Newman Smith was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 12-0 walloping at the hands of the Turner Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Newman Smith of the 9-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Turner's part, Galilea Hernandez was a standout: she scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Amelia Hunt was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4.
Newman Smith's defeat dropped their record down to 8-14. As for Turner, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Newman Smith will head out on the road to take on Creekview at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Creekview is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season. As for Turner, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lone Star at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lone Star will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Turner surely won't give up without a fight.
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