Newark Catholic was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Heath Bulldogs by a score of 7-6. Newark Catholic was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Heath apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
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. Another player making a difference was Emma Lohri, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Newark Catholic now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Heath, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newark Catholic will take on Licking Heights at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Newark Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.1 runs per game this season. As for Heath, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Centerburg at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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