Utica hit Newark Catholic with a nine-run third inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Green Wave came up short against the Redskins, falling 11-4. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Redskins this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-15 back in April.
Newark Catholic saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brooklyn Kurtz Merricks (2027), who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Newark Catholic has also been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 11 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season. As for Utica, their victory bumped their record up to 9-12.
Looking ahead, Newark Catholic will take on Liberty Christian Academy in a tournament on Wednesday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.5 runs per game on average), something the Green Wave will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Utica, they will be taking part in a tournament against Centerburg at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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