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| 04/28/25 - Away | 2-5 L |
| 04/15/24 - Away | 16-4 W |
| 04/17/23 - Home | 4-3 W |
| 04/22/22 - Home | 13-2 W |
| 04/19/21 - Away | 12-2 W |
| + 2 more games |
Conotton Valley has gone 6-1 against Newcomerstown recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Rockets will be playing at home against the Trojans at 5:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Conotton Valley 3.9, Newcomerstown 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Conotton Valley lost 9-2 to Lake Center Christian on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Newcomerstown entered their tilt with Tuscarawas Central Catholic on Wednesday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Saints 11-3. The Trojans might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by seven runs or more this season.
Leroy Raber made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, earning two RBI, three runs, and three stolen bases. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Tanner Smith was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Conner Somogye, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Newcomerstown hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Tuscarawas Central Catholic struck out ten times.
Newcomerstown's victory bumped their record up to 13-4. As for Conotton Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-7.
Conotton Valley couldn't quite get it done against Newcomerstown when the teams last played last Monday as they fell 5-2. Will the Rockets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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