The Newark Norsemen will head out on the road to take on the Serena Huskers at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
Newark fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Serena on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 10-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Huskers. Newark's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
For Serena's part, Carson Baker made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out 15 batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. Baker has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Baker was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
Baker wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Beau Raikes, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Raikes has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Another player making a difference was Wesley Hendricks, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Newark's loss dropped their record down to 8-18. As for Serena, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 7-11 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Wednesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Newark has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Serena struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.2. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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