For the second straight game, Newark Memorial will face off against American. The Cougars will be playing in front of their home fans against the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Newark Memorial is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Newark Memorial and American meet (four straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Tuesday. The Cougars came out on top against the Eagles by a score of 5-2.
Connor Murphy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
Malosi Gaoteote
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At the plate, Brian Covarrubias Jr and Malosi Gaoteote did most of the damage at the plate: Covarrubias Jr went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double, while Gaoteote went 1-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave Gaoteote a new career-high.
American's defeat dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Newark Memorial, their win bumped their record up to 11-3.
American's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Newark Memorial hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .319. It's a different story for American, though, as they've only averaged .188. Will they be able to contain Newark Memorial's hitters? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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