The Newport Wildcats will challenge the New Richmond Lions at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with 60 consecutive losses dating back to last season for Newport and four for New Richmond.
Monday just wasn't the day for Newport's offense. They came up short against Calvary Christian on Monday, falling 16-0.
Wyoming hit New Richmond with a four-run second inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Lions took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cowboys.
Lucas Sheppard spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
Newport's loss dropped their record down to 0-35. As for New Richmond, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-13.
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