Newburyport's game on Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Rockport Vikings a 9-0 shutout. The Clippers haven't had any issues with the Vikings recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.
Not much got past Evan Luekens, who gave up just four hits and racked up nine Ks to keep Rockport off the board. Luekens has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
Parker Johnson
| 05/07/25 @ Rockport | 3 |
| 05/01/25 vs Pentucket Regional | 1 |
| 04/29/25 vs Manchester Essex | 1 |
| 04/24/25 @ Lynn English | 1 |
| 04/22/25 @ North Reading | 1 |
On the hitting side, Parker Johnson was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Jack Oreal also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Newburyport's victory bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Rockport, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Coming up, Newburyport will take on Triton Regional at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Rockport, they will face off against Hamilton-Wenham Regional at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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