Newfane extended their losing streak to five on Monday, dropping their season record down to 2-9 in the process. They lost 20-4 to the Akron Tigers. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Panthers have suffered against the Tigers since May 4, 2022.
As for Akron, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-6. That 16 run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Akron's part, Ryan Owen was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Owen has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Conlan Luck was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Collin Miller, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one triple.
While Newfane had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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