Newton Falls's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Harding Raiders a 7-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for Newton Falls, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Leland Vargo and Trevor Ruscoe made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Vargo didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over six innings pitched. Meanwhile, Ruscoe tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Vargo scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Ruscoe went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ethan Powell, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Newton Falls' win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-6-1. As for Harding, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-5.
Newton Falls will be playing at home against Heartland Christian at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Harding, they will head out on the road to square off against East at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Harding is facing East at the right time seeing as East is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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