Newport owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Thursday. They came out on top against the Kettle Falls Bulldogs by a score of 4-0. The victory continues a trend for the Grizzlies in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won three in a row.
The result came thanks to Ryder Riddles's shutout, as he gave up just a hit and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Hank Kirkwood, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
Grizzlies
| 04/03/25 vs Kettle Falls | 4-0 |
| 04/03/25 vs Kettle Falls | 12-2 |
| 03/25/25 vs Northwest Christian School | 5-0 |
Newport's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-2. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.7 runs on average over those games. As for Kettle Falls, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Newport wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 2-0 win against Priest River on the 10th. As for Kettle Falls, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 21-0 loss against Chewelah on the 12th.
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