The Augusta Panthers will challenge the Newport Wildcats at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Augusta has given up an average of 16.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Augusta managed to slip by Pendleton County the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Panthers came up short against the Wildcats on Wednesday, falling 21-4. The Panthers just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
Meanwhile, Newport is still winless after their game against Williamstown on Tuesday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Demons.
Adam Kuebel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on two hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Sean Hurry made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one double. That double was his first of the season.
Augusta's record is now 1-10. As for Newport, their record now sits at 0-14.
Augusta got the 'W' in their previous meeting back in March of 2022 against Newport by a conclusive 20-8 score. Will the Panthers repeat their success, or do the Wildcats have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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