Newark Academy fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Cedar Grove on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 5-2 to the Panthers. The game marked the Minutemen's lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Shane Sampson was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). That's the fewest earned runs he has allowed since back in May of 2025. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base. Those hits marked the first that he has got this season.
Sampson wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Logan Saperstein, who went 2-for-4 with one run. Avery Sampson also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
This is the second loss in a row for Newark Academy and nudges their season record down to 1-4. As for Cedar Grove, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Newark Academy will take on Montclair Kimberley Academy at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Cedar Grove, they will square off against Hanover Park at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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