Sadly, Newberry is still looking for their first win of the season after four contests. Their tough 16-0 loss to the Ninety Six Wildcats on Friday might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Newberry of the 22-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Ninety Six's part, Meghan Kimberling spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on two hits.
At the plate, Katie Fortner was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two additional RBI, and an additional run. Laural Fleming was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
Newberry's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Ninety Six, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newberry will take on Saluda at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Saluda is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.3 runs per game this season. As for Ninety Six, they will be playing at home against Mid-Carolina at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ninety Six knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matches -- so hopefully Mid-Carolina likes a good challenge.
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