Baseball Recap: Newton Comes Up Short
By Team Reports
Mar 28, 2026, 2:02am
Baseball Recap: Newton Tigers vs. Scott Central Rebels
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| 03/27/26 - Away | 3-21 L |
| 03/19/24 - Away | 0-21 L |
| 04/11/19 - Away | 0-10 L |
| 04/11/19 - Away | 1-21 L |
| 04/13/18 - Home | 2-22 L |
| + 2 more games |
Newton extended their losing streak to eight on Friday, dropping them down to 3-13. They came up short against the Scott Central Rebels, falling 21-3. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Scott Central's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-11. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Scott Central's part, Kevin Butler was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those four stolen bases gave Butler a new career-high. Leland Richmond was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Scott Central beat Newton by a score of 9-5 later that day.
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