Newport Central Catholic has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.73 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They lost 12-4 to the Beechwood Tigers. Surprisingly, this marked the fourth straight game that the away team has come away the victor.
Henry Brooks put in work no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. What's more, he gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest he's had over his last three contests. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple was his first of the season.
Brooks wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Parker Hurtt, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Chris Meyer was another, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
Newport Central Catholic's loss dropped their record down to 10-5. As for Beechwood, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 9-4.
Looking ahead, Newport Central Catholic will take on St. Henry at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Beechwood, they will challenge Great Crossing at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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