The Newark Academy Minutemen will head out on the road to square off against the Glen Ridge Ridgers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
In what's become a running theme this season, Newark Academy gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. Everything went their way against East Orange Campus as Newark Academy made off with a 10-0 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Newark Academy considering their one-run performance the game before.
Shane Sampson tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Nathan Baris, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2. Michael Wyche was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Glen Ridge can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game last Monday. They won by a run and slipped past Midland Park 16-15. Glen Ridge's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Newark Academy's victory bumped their record up to 12-3. As for Glen Ridge, their win ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-10.
Newark Academy took their victory against Glen Ridge when the teams last played back in May of 2019 by a conclusive 9-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Newark Academy since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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