Newcomerstown lost against Strasburg-Franklin back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Newcomerstown Trojans lost 9-1 to the Strasburg-Franklin Tigers. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Newcomerstown has scored all season.
For Strasburg-Franklin's part, Amelia Spidell was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Spidell has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Spidell was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Keagyn Kramer was a standout: she scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Ella Gilkerson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Newcomerstown's defeat dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Strasburg-Franklin, the victory was the 12th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 19-3.
Newcomerstown will head out on the road to challenge Strasburg-Franklin at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Strasburg-Franklin, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Buckeye Trail at 5:00 p.m. Strasburg-Franklin will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak alive.
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