Newport's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Kettle Falls Bulldogs with a sharp 16-3 win. The Grizzlies might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by 13 runs or more this season.
Hank Kirkwood
Hank Kirkwood made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Newport is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-2 otherwise. Kirkwood was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-5.
In other batting news, Brody Driver was a standout: he scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Newport is undefeated when Driver posts two or more runs, but 1-2 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Austin Owen, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Newport always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .542. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Newport's record now sits at 4-2. As for Kettle Falls, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-4.
Newport will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Bulldogs: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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