The Newark Norsemen will take on the Serena Huskers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Newark lost 8-2 to Dwight on Saturday. The loss continues a trend for the Norsemen in their meetings with the Trojans: they've now lost three in a row.
Payton Wills made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 11 runs the game before, Serena was a bit more limited in their game on Thursday. They came up short against St. Francis, falling 11-1. The Huskers' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Serena saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Beau Raikes, who went 2-for-3 with one double.
Newark's loss dropped their record down to 8-14. As for Serena, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-11.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Newark has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Serena struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Newark suffered a grim 6-0 defeat to Serena in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Norsemen have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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