Encinal hadn't done well against Newark Memorial recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Jets narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Cougars 2-0. This was payback for the Jets, who suffered a 5-2 loss the last time these two teams met.
Not much got past Kyle Cooke, who gave up just two hits to keep Newark Memorial off the board.
At the plate, Encinal's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Ezra Flanagan, who went 2-for-3 with one run.
Jets
| 02/28/26 @ Newark Memorial | 2-0 |
| 02/26/26 vs Las Lomas | 10-9 |
| 02/21/26 vs El Cerrito | 4-2 |
The victory was the third in a row for Encinal, bringing their record up to 3-0. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.67 runs across that stretch. As for Newark Memorial, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Encinal will host San Leandro at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Newark Memorial, they will take on Mt. Eden at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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