Newark's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Waterloo Tigers. The Reds haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Jayce Baker made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Newark is undefeated when Baker posts ten or more strikeouts, but 5-9 otherwise. Baker was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times he's played.
Ricky Orlopp
| 05/13/26 vs Waterloo | 3 |
| 04/21/26 @ Penn Yan Academy | 2 |
| 04/15/26 @ Geneva | 2 |
| 05/08/26 @ Midlakes | 1 |
| 05/07/26 vs Mynderse Academy | 1 |
In other batting news, Ricky Orlopp was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Keane Brady was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run and three runs.
Newark kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The win got Newark back to even at 9-9. As for Waterloo, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-14.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Newark is set to take on their familiar foe Palmyra-Macedon at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Waterloo will challenge rival Midlakes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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