After only one run in their last contest, Newark made sure to put some runs up on the board against Midlakes on Tuesday. The Reds were the clear victors by a 17-3 margin over the Screaming Eagles. The result was nothing new for the Reds, who have now won three matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Cody Forjone made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). He has become a key player for Newark: the team is undefeated when he posts at least eight strikeouts, but 1-3 otherwise. Forjone was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
Nolan Benedict
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In other batting news, Nolan Benedict was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Keane Brady was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Newark kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Newark now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Midlakes, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-5.
Newark will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Screaming Eagles: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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