Faith Christian extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 1-12 in the process. They lost 20-2 to the South Newton Rebels. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rebels this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-2 last Tuesday.
As for South Newton, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-4. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For South Newton's part, Briley Iseminger made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Iseminger has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, South Newton let Faye Springsteen and Cora Groover run wild. Springsteen went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, one triple, and one stolen base, while Groover went 2-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Those four runs gave Springsteen a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kayleigh Burton, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Faith Christian will square off against North Newton at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Spartans will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Eagles surely won't give up without a fight. As for South Newton, they are taking a road trip to square off against West Central at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Rebels' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Trojans have averaged an impressive 8.5 runs per game this season.
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