Newark extended their postseason success on Wednesday against Grant Park. They never let the Grant Park Dragons onto the board and left with a 17-0 win. Newark might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 18 matchups by six runs or more this season.
Dorthy Wood and Kodi Rizzo were a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Wood pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Rizzo struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Wood has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Wood scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Rizzo fired off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Ryan Williams was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Kate Bromeland, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
The victory was the fifth in a row for Newark, bringing their record for this year to 25-4. As for Grant Park, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 13-15.
As of now, neither Newark nor Grant Park have any future games scheduled.
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