Holmes and Newport are an even 4-4 against one another since May of 2016, but likely not for long. The Holmes Bulldogs will stay at home for another game and welcome the Newport Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Holmes lost 19-4 to Bellevue on Thursday. The loss continues a trend for Holmes in their matchups with Bellevue: they've now lost three in a row.
Carly Rowekamp made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Newport is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 19-1 to Lloyd Memorial on Monday.
Holmes' defeat dropped their record down to 3-12-1. As for Newport, their loss dropped their record down to 0-14.
Holmes took their win against Newport when the teams last played on Friday by a conclusive 21-9. Will Holmes repeat their success, or does Newport have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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