Milton-Union was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 5-2 to the Newton Local Indians. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Indians apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Dylan McGuffey
| 05/07/26 @ Northridge | 4 |
| 04/25/26 vs Franklin Monroe | 3 |
| 04/20/26 @ Twin Valley South | 3 |
| 04/17/26 @ Lehman Catholic | 3 |
| 04/10/26 vs Covington | 3 |
| + 10 more games |
Dylan McGuffey put in work while hitting and pitching. He pitched six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. He has become a key player for Milton-Union: the team is 6-3 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 1-14 otherwise.
McGuffey wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hunter Fraley, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Milton-Union's defeat dropped their record down to 7-17. As for Newton Local, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-3 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Milton-Union will take on Stivers School for the Arts in a tournament on Tuesday. As for Newton Local, they will square off against Troy Christian at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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