For the second straight game, Newton Falls will face off against LaBrae. The Tigers will head out to square off against the Vikings at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Newton Falls has given up an average of 8.3 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Newton Falls came up short against LaBrae on Monday, falling 11-1. The Tigers have struggled against the Vikings recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.
For LaBrae's part, Riley Rowe was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Rowe has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Vada Allen, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two). Leah DeArmitt also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
LaBrae hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Newton Falls struck out 11 times.
The win (which was LaBrae's fifth in a row) raised their record to 9-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Newton Falls, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5-1.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Newton Falls has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like LaBrae struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 10.3 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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