The Newton Local Indians will square off against the Bellbrook Golden Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Bellbrook took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Newton Local, who comes in off a win.
Newton Local had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt Mississinawa Valley on Tuesday. The Indians blew past the Blackhawks 9-3. The result was nothing new for the Indians, who have now won three matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Meanwhile, Bellbrook didn't have quite enough to beat Franklin on Friday and fell 2-1. The Golden Eagles have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Abigail Hebrank (2028) spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Bellbrook saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Quinn O'Brien, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
Newton Local's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-3. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs over those games. As for Bellbrook, their defeat was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 8-7.
Newton Local suffered a grim 15-5 defeat to Bellbrook in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Indians have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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