Newman Smith is 0-3 against Lone Star since March of 2023 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Newman Smith Trojans will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lone Star Rangers at 6:00 p.m.
Newman Smith was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They suffered a tough 10-0 loss at the hands of Reedy.
Meanwhile, Lone Star waltzed into their matchup on Tuesday with 14 straight wins... but they left with 15. They walked away with a 9-6 victory over the Lions.
Audrey Richardson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Richardson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Richardson was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Serenity Smith, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Makala Wallace, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Newman Smith's defeat dropped their record down to 8-20. As for Lone Star, they pushed their record up to 22-5 with that win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Newman Smith suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Lone Star when the teams last played back in March. Will Newman Smith have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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