The Unforgettable Game

Date: 4/23/09
Opponent: Gardner South Wilmington
Result: 2-1 Win

This was a once in a lifetime game for the Lady Norsemen. The game on Tuesday, April 23rd against Gardner South Wilmington went 13 innings. The two teams were tied throughout the entire game. Gardner had bases loaded with no outs a few times in the extra innings putting pressure on Newark’s defense, but the girls played their best and didn’t let a run score.

In the top of the 13th inning, Teresa DiClementi shot a double into right center driving Miranda Schmidt in for the winning run. Gardner had the chance to get that run back. One by one Gardner filled up the bases and finally their clean-up hitter was up. She hit a far one out to right center. Everyone held their breath as the ball looked like it found a gap, but all of a sudden, Meghan Putty made a diving catch and threw out the runner at third base leaving the Lady Norsemen with a 2-1 victory.

Submitted by Lea Dunlap