For the second straight game, Newark Memorial will face off against Washington. The Cougars will welcome the Huskies at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Newark Memorial has struggled recently with three losses in a row, while Washington will arrive with 12 straight victories.
Newark Memorial lost 7-1 to Washington on Wednesday.
For Washington's part, Ehkam Braich spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits. Braich has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Washington let Tyler Stevens and Hugo Marks run wild. Stevens went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI, while Marks went 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs. That's the most runs Marks has posted since back in March. Joseph Guerra was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one triple and one run.
Washington's win bumped their record up to 16-5. As for Newark Memorial, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-9.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Newark Memorial has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Washington struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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