For the second straight game, Newport will face off against Kettle Falls. The Grizzlies will be playing at home against the Bulldogs at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. Newport is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season.
Newport will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Saturday, then bounced right back against Kettle Falls on Tuesday. The Grizzlies blew past the Bulldogs 16-3. The Grizzlies might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by 13 runs or more this season.
Hank Kirkwood made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Newport is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 1-2 otherwise. Kirkwood was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-5.
Brody Driver
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In other batting news, Newport got a massive performance out of Brody Driver, who scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Driver is becoming a predictor of the Grizzlies' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Austin Owen, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Newport always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .542. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
This is the second loss in a row for Kettle Falls and nudges their season record down to 2-4. As for Newport, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Newport has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Kettle Falls struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 5.3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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