Newton and Altamont are an even 4-4 against one another since March of 2017, but likely not for long. The Newton Eagles will head out on the road to square off against the Altamont Indians at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Tuesday, Newton made easy work of Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine and carried off an 11-1 victory. The win was just what Newton needed coming off of a 9-3 defeat in their prior contest.
The team relied heavily on Payton Harris, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Dylan Gier, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Altamont got the win against Casey-Westfield on Tuesday by a conclusive 8-1.
Newton's victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Altamont, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
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