The Newport Wildcats will face off against the Augusta Panthers at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
While Newport is heading in to the game without a win, things might be looking up considering their last contest was the closest they've come to getting one. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of Williamstown.
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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 consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Sean Hurry was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one double. That double was his first of the season.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Augusta faced off against Pendleton County on Wednesday. The Panthers came up short against the Wildcats, falling 21-4.
Newport's loss dropped their record down to 0-14. As for Augusta, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-10.
Newport suffered a grim 20-8 defeat to Augusta in their previous meeting back in March of 2022. Can the Wildcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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