Newport had lost 29 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 0-30 to make it 30. They lost 13-0 to Pendleton County. Newport was not able to make up for their loss to Pendleton County from their previous meeting back in May of 2022.
As for Pendleton County, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a massive bump to their 10-10-1 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games.
For Pendleton County's part, they got a great performance from Colton Ortlieb as he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Ortlieb also allowed no hits, which is notable because Pendleton County is undefeated when he allows at most two hits, but 7-10-1 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Carter Glahn was a standout: he got on base in two of his four plate appearances with five stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March. Ellis Shutters also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Newport will face off against Villa Madonna at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pendleton County, they will venture away from home to take on Bishop Brossart at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Mustangs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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