The Newton County Academy Generals will face off against the Grace Christian Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Newton County Academy has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Things were looking good for Newton County Academy after they put the first runs on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell just short of Starkville Christian by a score of 11-10.
Ty Thrash
| 03/21/25 vs Grace Christian | 4 |
| 04/11/25 vs Starkville Christian | 3 |
| 04/10/25 vs Prentiss Christian | 3 |
| 03/25/25 vs Laurel Christian | 3 |
| 04/01/25 vs Lamar Christian | 1 |
| + 1 more games |
Ty Thrash put in work while hitting and pitching. He struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Thrash was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. He also brought in three RBI, which is notable because Newton County Academy is 3-1 when he posts at least three RBI, but 5-9 otherwise.
In other batting news, Steven Duke was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Bryce Jones, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Grace Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch back in March as the team picked up their ninth straight loss dating back to last season. They came up short against Calhoun Academy, falling 15-0.
Grace Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Newton County Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.
Everything went Newton County Academy's way against Grace Christian when the teams last played back in March, as Newton County Academy made off with a 21-1 victory. Do the Generals have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Eagles turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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