
Trojans
05/08/25 @ Conotton Valley | 5-2 |
05/07/25 vs Tuscarawas Central Catholic | 11-3 |
05/05/25 @ Tuscarawas Central Catholic | 13-1 |
04/28/25 vs Conotton Valley | 5-2 |
Newcomerstown hadn't done well against Conotton Valley recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Trojans walked away with a 5-2 win over the Rockets. Winning may never get old, but the Trojans sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Kam Rusnak spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
Newcomerstown pushed their record up to 14-4 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.4 runs over those games. As for Conotton Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season.
Newcomerstown will head out to face off against Ridgewood at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Conotton Valley, they will host Beallsville at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rockets are facing the Blue Devils at the right time seeing as the Blue Devils are stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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