Newark had to endure a 13-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Indian Creek Timberwolves 14-7. Newark's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kiptyn Bleuer was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Bleuer has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Bleuer was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Jackson Walker was a standout: he scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Landon Begovac was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.
On Indian Creek's side, Kason Murry made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Indian Creek didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 11 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Newark made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-10. As for Indian Creek, they dropped their record down to 0-8 with that defeat, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Newark beat Indian Creek by a score of 17-13 later that day.
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