Newark is 10-0 against Serena since April of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Newark Norsemen will head out on the road to face off against the Serena Huskers at 4:00 p.m. Newark is looking to tack on another W to their 19-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
While Newark's win against Serena wasn't quite the blowout they won the last time the pair played, they still came away the winners. Newark skirted past Serena 3-1.
Kodi Rizzo made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 18 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and not a single walk). Rizzo has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Rizzo was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dani Peshia, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
Newark's victory bumped their record up to 20-2. As for Serena, their loss dropped their record down to 13-6.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Wednesday. Newark hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 1.1 home runs per game. However, it's not like Serena struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.4. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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