Newton snaps three-game streak of losses at home

By Team Reports Mar 20, 2024, 4:43pm

Recap: Newton Rams vs. Archer Tigers

Newton can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Archer Tigers by a score of 4-1. This was a revenge contest for Newton, as the team was forced to settle for a 3-2 defeat when these two played last Monday.

Caden Brown spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on six hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, Newton saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Andre Byrd Jr, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.

Newton's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-12. As for Archer, their loss dropped their record down to 10-6.

Newton will have a chance to go back-to-back against Archer: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:55 p.m. on Friday.

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