Newark proved they can win big last Wednesday (they won by seven) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Beecher Bobcats 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Norsemen have posted since April 23, 2024.
David Ulrich spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Newark's victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Payton Wills, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Norsemen
| 05/05/25 vs Beecher | 4-2 |
| 04/30/25 @ Serena | 11-4 |
| 04/29/25 vs Serena | 7-0 |
The win (which was Newark's third in a row) raised their record to 11-14. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs over those games. As for Beecher, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-12.
Looking ahead, Newark will welcome Parkview Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Falcons will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Norsemen surely won't give up without a fight. As for Beecher, they will head out on the road to challenge Bradley-Bourbonnais at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bobcats are facing the Boilermakers at the right time seeing as the Boilermakers are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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