Newark has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Somonauk Bobcats at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Newark is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.
Newark is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Wednesday, just like they did against Somonauk (and have done all season long). Newark's pitchers stepped up to hand Somonauk a 10-0 shutout on Monday.
Kodi Rizzo made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Rizzo has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Rizzo was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
In other batting news, Ryan Williams and Adelaide Johnson did most of the damage at the plate: Williams scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Johnson scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Kate Bromeland was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Newark has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-2 record this season. As for Somonauk, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-9.
Somonauk's hitters will have their work cut out for them on Wednesday. Newark has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 9.1 strikeouts per game. It's a different story for Somonauk, though, as they've been averaging only 3.2. Will Newark keep running through batters, or will Somonauk buck the trend? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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