Sadly, Newton is still looking for their first win of the season after 11 games. They fell victim to a rough 12-0 loss at the hands of the Puckett Wolves on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Newton of the 21-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Monday.
For Puckett's part, Jaxson Elmore made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Elmore was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Puckett let Eli Rankin and Wilkes Carter loose on the outfield. Rankin scored a run and stole five bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Carter scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of MJ Parker, who scored two runs and stole three bases.
Newton's loss dropped their record down to 0-11. As for Puckett, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 13-8.
Newton will head out on the road to square off against Lake at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lake is coming into the match with six straight defeats at home, meaning Newton will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. Puckett will take on Morton at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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