Community Christian hasn't had much luck against Newcastle recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Royals will be playing in front of their home fans against the Racers at 5:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
If Community Christian beats Newcastle with 12 runs on Thursday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two games with that exact score. The Royals beat Henryetta on Tuesday by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 12-2. The Royals might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 13 matchups by six runs or more this season.
Meanwhile, Newcastle waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. They walked away with a 5-2 win over the Bulldogs.
Tyler Frazier spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on two hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Lane Seaton was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run and two runs. Jackson Schanuel was another key player, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs.
Newcastle hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four batters in six consecutive games.
Community Christian is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.7 runs over those games. As for Newcastle, their win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 21-2.
Community Christian might still be hurting after the 11-5 defeat they got from Newcastle in their previous matchup back in March of 2024. Will the Royals have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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