Canal Winchester is 0-9 against Newark since April of 2017 but things could change on Wednesday. The Indians will head out to challenge the Wildcats at 5:15 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Canal Winchester managed to slip by Hilliard Davidson the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Indians lost 16-4 to the Wildcats on Tuesday. Indians fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Wildcats since on Tuesday.
Mikaela Hickman made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. AriAnnA Jeffries was another key player, earning one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Newark came up short against Lancaster on Wednesday, falling 25-3.
Mallory Back was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with one triple and one run. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Calyn Music, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
Newark has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season. As for Canal Winchester, their loss dropped their record down to 8-6.
Newark's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Canal Winchester has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .485. It's a different story for Newark, though, as they've only averaged .358. Will they be able to contain Canal Winchester's hitters?
Canal Winchester couldn't quite get it done against Newark in their previous matchup on April 7th as they fell 11-7. Can the Indians avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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