Newark was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. Their tough 13-3 loss to the Plano Reapers might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Newark of the 8-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
David Ulrich was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
On Plano's side, Josh Stellwagen was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jason Phillips, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Newark's loss dropped their record down to 2-13. As for Plano, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 10-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newark will take on Dwight at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Plano, they will be playing at home against Hinckley-Big Rock at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Plano knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past five contests -- so hopefully Hinckley-Big Rock likes a good challenge.
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