Newark is 8-2 against Hinckley-Big Rock since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Newark Norsemen will head out on the road to challenge the Hinckley-Big Rock Royals at 4:30 p.m. Newark is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Newark scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They came out on top against Indian Creek by a score of 17-13. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
Payton Wills was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Kaleb Carlson, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Hinckley-Big Rock got themselves on the board against Earlville on Saturday, but Earlville never followed suit. Everything went their way against the Red Raiders as they made off with a 10-0 win. The victory was just what Hinckley-Big Rock needed coming off of a 20-6 defeat in their prior game.
Newark's win bumped their record up to 2-10. As for Hinckley-Big Rock, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
Newark couldn't quite finish off Hinckley-Big Rock in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 and fell 5-3. Can Newark avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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