Softball Recap: Newberry Extends Road Winning Streak to Eight

Panthers

Margin (Wins)

03/06/25 vs Interlachen	15
02/25/25 @ Dixie County	10
02/18/25 vs Chiefland	10
03/11/25 @ Buchholz	9
03/28/25 @ St. Augustine	7

Newberry had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the six-run drubbing they dealt Interlachen on Tuesday. The Panthers put the hurt on the Rams with a sharp 6-0 victory. Considering the Panthers have won seven games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Interlachen's batters probably weren't too happy with Madison Rodgers, who pitched a no hitter and racked up six Ks (she gave up two walks). Rodgers has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Malana Kennard, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and one stolen base. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Tristan Layfield, who went 1-for-4 with one home run.

Kennard wasn't the only one working in the home run department: Newberry lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in February of 2024.

Newberry's win was their eighth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-2. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.6 runs on average over those games. As for Interlachen, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newberry will face off against Williston at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers are facing the Red Devils at the right time seeing as the Red Devils are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Interlachen, they will challenge St. Augustine at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Yellow Jackets have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 15.53 runs per game on average), something the Rams will no doubt try to take advantage of.