For the second straight game, Newfane will face off against Royalton-Hartland. The Panthers are taking a road trip to square off against the Rams at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. Newfane has given up an average of 9.6 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Newfane couldn't beat Royalton-Hartland on Wednesday even though they stacked four runs on them in the fourth inning. The Panthers lost 15-5 to the Rams. The Panthers' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
For Royalton-Hartland's part, Sean Mettler made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Mettler has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going 4-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those four hits gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, John Brigham was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Will Bundrock, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base.
Royalton-Hartland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .459. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Newfane's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Royalton-Hartland, the victory got them back to even at 5-5.
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