Newsome waltzed into their contest on Friday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They were the clear victor by a 14-5 margin over the Auburndale Bloodhounds. Newsome might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won five matches by six runs or more this season.
Haleigh Galvan looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (she also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, Newsome let Grace Chin and Kiera Armato loose on the outfield. Chin scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances, while Armato scored two runs while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Addison Dresser, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
On Auburndale's side, Kendra Strickland made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Newsome's victory bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Auburndale, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-7.
Newsome will square off against Inspiration Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Inspiration Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Auburndale, they will face off against Hagerty at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Hagerty is coming into the matchup with five straight wins on the road, so Auburndale will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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