05/08/25 vs North Marion | 16 |
03/25/25 vs Tillamook | 15 |
04/05/25 vs Pleasant Hill | 14 |
04/16/25 @ North Marion | 13 |
05/01/25 vs Philomath | 8 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Newport). They put the hurt on the North Marion Huskies with a sharp 16-4 win on Thursday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Cubs as it put an end to their nine-game losing streak.
Olivia Greenawald was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Greenawald was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
In other batting news, Ivy Ruddiman was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two triples, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Baby Garrett, who went 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Newport always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Newport's win bumped their record up to 4-16. As for North Marion, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newport will challenge Sweet Home at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. As for North Marion, they will take on Valley Catholic at 5:45 p.m. on Friday.
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