Preview: Bandys Trojans vs. Newton-Conover Red Devils
Bandys is 10-0 against Newton-Conover since March of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Bandys Trojans will be playing at home against the Newton-Conover Red Devils at 7:00 p.m. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Bandys: 2.6, Newton-Conover: 3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Bandys had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.3 runs), and they went ahead and made it five on Monday. They walked away with a 4-1 win over the Blue Devils.
Evan Robinson looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, Dominic Robinson was a standout: he scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Colby Edwards was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Newton-Conover didn't have quite enough to beat West Lincoln on Thursday and fell 2-1. Newton-Conover has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jordan Lineberger made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run.
Bandys' victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-1. As for Newton-Conover, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bandys has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .437. However, it's not like Newton-Conover struggles in that department as they've averaged .457. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Bandys took their win against Newton-Conover in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 10-0. Does Bandys have another victory up their sleeve, or will Newton-Conover turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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