Newton Falls extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 3-6-1 in the process. They lost 16-1 to the LaBrae Vikings. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Vikings this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-1 on Monday.
As for LaBrae, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-1. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For LaBrae's part, Leah DeArmitt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on one hit and racked up 12 Ks. DeArmitt has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Riley Rowe, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Syrina Gantt-Gargano, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Newton Falls has already played their next matchup, a 21-0 victory against East on the 18th. As for LaBrae, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next game, a 6-1 win against Garfield on the 18th.
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