Newberry came tearing into Tuesday's match with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Wildwood Wildcats 22-4. Considering Newberry has won eight contests by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Madison Krecker made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits (she also only allowed one walk). Krecker has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Krecker was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Malana Kennard was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Hollie Pabst was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
Newberry has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 games, which provided a nice bump to their 13-2 record this season. As for Wildwood, their loss was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Newberry will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against P.K. Yonge at 6:00 p.m. Newberry is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 13.2 runs per game this season. As for Wildwood, they will head out on the road to square off against Ocala Christian at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Ocala Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
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