Softball Preview: Newcomerstown Trojans vs. Strasburg-Franklin Tigers
Newcomerstown is 0-10 against Strasburg-Franklin since May of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Newcomerstown Trojans will head out on the road to take on the Strasburg-Franklin Tigers at 5:00 p.m.
Newcomerstown lost 9-1 to Strasburg-Franklin on Monday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Newcomerstown has scored all season.
For Strasburg-Franklin's part, Amelia Spidell was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Spidell has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Spidell was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Keagyn Kramer was a standout: she scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Olivia Spidell was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Newcomerstown's loss dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Strasburg-Franklin, the victory was the 13th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 20-3.
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