Sadly, Newton is still looking for their first win of the season after eight games. They suffered a tough 12-0 defeat at the hands of the Clarkdale Bulldogs on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Newton of the 7-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2017.
For Clarkdale's part, Ava Mosley looked comfortable as she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Mosley has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Clarkdale got a massive performance out of Presleigh Eakes, who went 2-for-2 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run. Another player making a difference was Makayla Hopkins, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Newton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Clarkdale, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newton will take on Heidelberg at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Clarkdale, they will be playing at home against West Lauderdale at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. West Lauderdale will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Clarkdale surely won't give up without a fight.
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