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| 04/21/26 - Away | 3-1 W |
| 03/18/26 - Home | 10-0 W |
| 04/11/25 - Home | 5-4 W |
| 03/21/25 - Away | 7-2 W |
| 04/23/24 - Away | 6-3 W |
| + 5 more games |
It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Newton-Conover ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 victory over the Bunker Hill Bears. The win continues a trend for the Red Devils in their matchups with the Bears: they've now won six in a row.
Dylan McElhone spent all 8.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, Eric Jones was excellent, going 3-for-5 with two RBI and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Newton-Conover kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bunker Hill only managed six.
Newton-Conover's record is now 13-5. As for Bunker Hill, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.
Newton-Conover will look to defend their home field on Friday against West Iredell at 7:00 p.m. The Warriors have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.06 runs per game on average), something the Red Devils will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Bunker Hill, they will venture away from home to take on Foard at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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