Newark Academy extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping them down to 8-10. They lost 16-0 to the Gill St. Bernard's Knights. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Minutemen haven't been shut out since back in April.
As for Gill St. Bernard's, their victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-15. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Gill St. Bernard's part, Julia Ward looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. Ward has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Sammi Kalinak was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last nine matchups. Another player making a difference was Reagan Scalfani, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Looking ahead, Newark Academy will face off against Belleville at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Gill St. Bernard's, they are taking a road trip to take on Bernards at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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