Juniata had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 1-6 to make it six. They fell just short of the Newport Buffaloes by a score of 3-2. The game marked the Indians' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
As for Newport, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-2 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average over those games.
For Newport's part, Logan Bates spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits. Bates has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Landon Zaring was excellent, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Jameson Cummins was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Juniata is set to face off against their familiar foe Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Newport will take on rival Line Mountain at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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