If Newton was riding high fresh off their 11-1 takedown of Rockdale County last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Newton Rams fell just short of the Rockdale County Bulldogs by a score of 7-6 on Wednesday. The Rams were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bulldogs earlier this season, when they won 11-1.
Caden Brown
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Caden Brown was huge no matter where he played even without the win. On the mound, he struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Chris Guillory was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Devontae Hardeman was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Newton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rockdale County only managed six hits.
Newton's defeat dropped their record down to 10-6. As for Rockdale County, their win ended an eight-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 5-12.
Newton wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 14-4 loss against Carrollton on the 20th. As for Rockdale County, they are taking a road trip to challenge Newton at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Newton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
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