Utica hit Newark Catholic with a nine-run first inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Green Wave fell just short of the Redskins by a score of 16-15. Even if the Green Wave couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Avery Sullivan (2027) and Addi Gerber (2025) stepped up to the plate in a big way. Sullivan (2027) went 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one double, while Gerber (2025) went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run was Gerber (2025)'s first of the season. Another player making a difference was Emma Lohri (2025), who went 4-for-6 with two RBI and one run.
Newark Catholic has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season. As for Utica, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Newark Catholic will square off against Lakewood at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lancers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so the Green Wave's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Utica, they will challenge Northridge at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Redskins are facing the Vikings at the right time seeing as the Vikings are stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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