The Newton Rams will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against the Walnut Grove Warriors at 5:55 p.m. on Wednesday.
Newton is coming home looking for redemption after taking a loss in their road opener. They fell just short of Jackson County by a score of 8-7 on Thursday.

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Newton saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jayce Yearwood, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Those three stolen bases gave Yearwood a new career-high.
Meanwhile, Walnut Grove took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Monday. They blew past Monroe Area 11-3. The victory continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Purple Hurricanes: they've now won four in a row.
Newton came up short against Walnut Grove when the teams last played back in March of 2019, falling 5-2. Will Newton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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