Tuscarawas Central Catholic extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 34 on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 0-15 in the process. They lost 11-3 to the Newcomerstown Trojans. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Trojans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-1 on Monday.
Tuscarawas Central Catholic saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Anthony Conrad Bollon, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run.
As for Newcomerstown, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games.
On Newcomerstown's side, Leroy Raber made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Raber has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, earning two RBI, three runs, and three stolen bases. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Newcomerstown got a massive performance out of Tanner Smith, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those three hits gave Smith a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Conner Somogye, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tuscarawas Central Catholic will challenge Lake Center Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Newcomerstown, they will take on Conotton Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Rockets' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Trojans' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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