Newark Catholic has been on the road for five straight, but on Wednesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Licking Heights Hornets at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Newark Catholic has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Tuesday, it was a hard-fought game, but Newark Catholic had to settle for a 7-6 loss against Heath.
Kylie Gibson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Emma Lohri was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Licking Heights never got on the board in their matchup on Friday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against New Albany on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 13-12 victory over the Eagles. Licking Heights' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Newark Catholic's defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-4. As for Licking Heights, their win ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-1-1.
Newark Catholic skirted past Licking Heights 7-5 in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Does Newark Catholic have another victory up their sleeve, or will Licking Heights turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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