Softball Recap: Newton Takes a Loss

Newton extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 13-12. They took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Grovetown Warriors. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Warriors this season, with their most recent loss being a 9-1 defeat on Monday.

Kassidy Scott was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She tossed six innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off four hits. Scott was also solid in the batter's box, earning one run and two stolen bases.

Scott wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Aaliyah Parsons, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.

As for Grovetown, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 23-5 record this season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 9.2 runs.

On Grovetown's side, Isabella Garcia spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on two hits.

At the plate, Treasure Story was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in August. Aerisheya Miles was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and two runs.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newton will welcome Archer at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Rams' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Grovetown, they will challenge Harlem at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.