Newton Local typically has all the answers at home, but on Saturday Tri-County North proved too difficult a challenge. They came out on top against the Indians by a score of 6-3. The Panthers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Indians, too.
Lola Grieshop made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three runs and one RBI.

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In other batting news, Kiley Adkins was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Bella Cherry was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs and two doubles.
Tri-County North was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Tri-County North's record is now 12-7. As for Newton Local, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 17-8.
Tri-County North wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 13-0 win against Franklin Monroe on the 11th. Newton Local does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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