Newcomerstown won against Tuscarawas Central Catholic on Monday with seven runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Tuesday. The Trojans narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Maysville Panthers 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Trojans have posted since May 9, 2025.
The team relied heavily on Maddie Kellish, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Rylee Johnson, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI.
Newcomerstown now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Maysville, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-16.
Coming up, Newcomerstown will face off against Tuscarawas Central Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Saints have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.05 runs per game on average), something the Trojans will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Maysville, they will take on Cambridge in a tournament on Tuesday.
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