The matchup between Newton and Union Grove on Thursday hardly resembled the 3-0 effort from their previous meeting. The Newton Rams fell just short of the Union Grove Wolverines by a score of 14-12. Newton just can't catch a break and has now endured three losses in a row.
Lucas Ballard and Arin Chevers stepped up to the plate in a big way. Ballard scored two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances, while Chevers went 2-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. Jordan Nolley was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Newton's defeat dropped their record down to 6-16. As for Union Grove, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-4 record this season.
Newton will take on Locust Grove at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Union Grove, they will take on Alexander at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Alexander will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Union Grove surely won't give up without a fight.
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