Newport was the 7-0 winner over Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy when they last played one another back in April, but their luck changed this time around. The Newport Buffaloes fell just short of the Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy WolfPack by a score of 3-1 on Tuesday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Newport has scored all season.
For Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy's part, Luke Duckworth was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Duckworth was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a double.
Duckworth wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Sam Krasowitz, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Newport's defeat dropped their record down to 11-3. As for Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy, their win ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newport will take on Juniata at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy, they will be playing at home against Halifax at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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