Newark's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They never let the Lyons Lions onto the board and left with a 7-0 win. That's more bragging rights for Newark, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Not much got past Xavier Smith, who gave up just one hit and racked up 16 Ks to keep Lyons off the board. Smith has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Michael McGavisk was a standout: he scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Zach Casterlin, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Newark's victory bumped their record up to 6-11. As for Lyons, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 11 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Newark didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, an 8-7 defeat vs. Dansville on the 11th. Lyons has also already played their next contest, a 6-4 loss against South Seneca on the 11th.
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