Newport hasn't had much luck against Fall Mountain recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Tigers will be playing at home against the Wildcats at 4:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Newport and Hinsdale, and Newport kept the tradition alive. The Tigers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Pacers on Monday, sneaking past 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Tigers have posted since May 15, 2025.
Newport's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Andrew Benoit, who went 1-for-2 with one run. Kobie Curtis also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Meanwhile, Fall Mountain came tearing into Monday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.5 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by a 14-5 margin over the Hawks. The Wildcats' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Fall Mountain's win bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Newport, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-7.
Newport came up short against Fall Mountain when the teams last played back in May of 2025, falling 7-2. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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