For the second straight game, Newton will face off against Archer. The Rams will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against the Tigers at 5:55 p.m. The last four games Newton has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Newton came out on top against Archer on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run second inning. The Rams sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 victory over the Tigers.
For Archer's part, Xavier Rodriguez was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double. Sean Gates was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Newton pushed their record up to 13-8 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.8 runs on average over those games. As for Archer, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 17-5.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Newton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .436. However, it's not like Archer struggles in that department as they've averaged .452. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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