Ashton-Franklin Center had lost ten straight at home, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 3-28 to make it 11. They lost 19-2 to the Newark Norsemen. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Raiders couldn't push the score so high this time.
Ashton-Franklin Center saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Natalee Vanatta, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
As for Newark, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 16-14-2. Considering they have won ten contests by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On Newark's side, Adelaide Johnson was a standout: she got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. That's the most runs Johnson has posted since back in April. Sadie Pottinger also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Coming up, Ashton-Franklin Center will welcome Rochelle at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Newark, they will challenge Sandwich at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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