The Sidney Yellowjackets didn't have quite enough to beat the Newton Local Indians on Saturday and fell 8-7. The Yellowjackets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Elijah Cotterman and Kade Swiger did some serious damage despite the final result: Cotterman went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one double, while Swiger went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That double was Cotterman's first of the season.
Sidney's defeat dropped their record down to 8-15. As for Newton Local, they are on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 15 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-3 record this season.
Sidney and Newton Local are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Yellowjackets will head out to take on Edgewood at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cougars' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Sidney's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Newton Local, they will square off against Jackson Center at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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