The Newton Eagles will challenge the Pana Panthers at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Newton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
On Friday, Newton was able to grind out a solid victory over Charleston, taking the game 6-2.
The team relied heavily on Quincy Fulton, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Dominic Baltzell, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Pana). They walked away with a 6-2 win over Sullivan on Wednesday.
Micah Meadows and Dane Epley did most of the damage at the plate: Meadows scored a run while going 1-for-2, while Epley scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. That hit was Meadows' first of the season.
Pana's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Newton, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Pana's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Newton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .464. It's a different story for Pana, though, as they've only averaged .300. Will they be able to contain Newton's hitters?
Newton couldn't quite get it done against Pana when the teams last played back in March of 2024 as they fell 8-4. Will Newton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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