Newark Memorial scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the American Eagles as the Newark Memorial Cougars made off with an 18-8 win. With that victory, Newark Memorial brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Grace Veloza was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit. Veloza was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Andrea Tall was a standout: she went 2-for-2 with a home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI. Another player making a difference was Kelsey Oviatt, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
On American's side, Jordon Jacobs was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Amaya Thompson, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Newark Memorial's win bumped their record up to 4-5. As for American, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
Newark Memorial will be playing at home against Washington at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Washington is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season. As for American, they will head out on the road to square off against Kennedy at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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