After flying high against Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy last Wednesday, Newport came back down to earth. The Newport Buffaloes suffered a rough 12-2 loss at the hands of the Susquenita Blackhawks on Saturday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Newport of the 5-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Susquenita's part, the team relied heavily on Ayahna Fleisher, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Kaydon Brandt was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Newport's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Susquenita, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Greenwood the next time they take the field. Susquenita will host Greenwood at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while Newport will host them at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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