Newark Catholic had lost six straight on the road, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 8-14 to make it seven. They came up short against the Newark Wildcats, falling 25-0. The Green Wave lost against the Wildcats in their previous head to head back in March of 2022, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 3-2 score last time.
Newark Catholic saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Veronica Bailey (2026), who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one triple.
As for Newark, they moved to 8-15 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Newark's side, they got a great performance from Amora Spring as she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. The dominant performance also gave Spring a new career-high in strikeouts (three).
At the plate, Lexi Shanaberg was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with one home run, six RBI, and four runs. What's more, she posted two doubles, the most she's had since back in March. Lauren Queen was another key player, going 3-for-5 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs.
Newark Catholic and Newark are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Green Wave will face off against Ridgedale at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Rockets will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Newark Catholic surely won't give up without a fight. As for Newark, they will challenge Grove City at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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