Newark and Somonauk are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2017, but likely not for long. The Newark Norsemen will be playing at home against the Somonauk Bobcats at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The pair are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
Newark can now show off nine landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Thursday. They never let Fieldcrest onto the board and left with a 14-0 win. The high-scoring effort was just what Newark needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Dottie Wood was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits over five innings pitched. Wood has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Wood was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Newark let Stephanie Snyder and Adelaide Johnson loose on the outfield. Snyder went 1-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, and a run, while Johnson scored two runs while going 1-for-2. Dani Peshia was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Somonauk made easy work of Earlville on Friday and carried off a 13-2 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for Somonauk.
Like Newark, Somonauk also got a great game from a two-way player: Izabelle Podnar. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Podnar was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Somonauk got a big performance out of Kayla Anderson, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with four RBI and a run. Another player making a difference was Morgan Potter, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Newark is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-2 record this season. As for Somonauk, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-8.
Newark's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's game. Newark has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Somonauk, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Newark continue to outrun the ball?
Newark took their victory against Somonauk when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 13-3. Will Newark repeat their success, or does Somonauk have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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