Newton County proved they can win big back in February (they won by 12) but on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Florence Eagles and snuck past 5-3. That's more bragging rights for Newton County, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
For Florence's part, Helen Roberts was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Navayiah Aaron, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Newton County pushed their record up to 4-1 with that win, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs per game. As for Florence, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-6-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newton County will take on Northeast Lauderdale at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. Newton County's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Northeast Lauderdale's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Florence, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Vicksburg at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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