For the second straight game, Newark will face off against Somonauk. The Norsemen will be playing at home against the Bobcats at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Newark has four straight victories, Somonauk has four straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Newark's pitching crew heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Somonauk with a sharp 11-0 win. The Norsemen not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 11th (when they won 15-1).
Dottie Wood made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Wood was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rylie Carlson, who went 2-for-4 with four runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Adelaide Johnson, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs.
Newark kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Somonauk only managed three hits.
Newark pushed their record up to 14-14-2 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games. As for Somonauk, their loss dropped their record down to 7-12.
Thursday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Newark hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .325. However, it's not like Somonauk struggles in that department as they've averaged .314. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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