After low-scoring totals in their previous seven game, Irvington brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Newark Memorial Cougars on Friday, sneaking past 10-9. The game was the first time the Vikings have beaten the Cougars on their field since March 23, 2022.
Zo Naithy was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That run marked the first that he has scored this season. Another player making a difference was Daniel Stephan, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Irvington kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since the start of last season.
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| 03/27/26 - Away | 10-9 W |
| 03/25/26 - Home | 0-2 L |
| 05/16/25 - Away | 0-7 L |
| 05/14/25 - Away | 0-6 L |
| 05/03/24 - Home | 2-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Irvington's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-8. As for Newark Memorial, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-3.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Irvington is set to take on their familiar foe Mission San Jose at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Newark Memorial will challenge rival Moreau Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Cougars 3.6, the Mariners 4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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