
Braves
04/03/25 @ Dover | 11 |
04/14/25 vs Hopatcong | 10 |
04/10/25 vs Kittatinny Regional | 10 |
04/22/25 vs Hackettstown | 7 |
Newton came into Tuesday's match having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on the Hackettstown Tigers with a sharp 9-2 win on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Braves, who have now won four games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Jaida Long spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Isabella DeLeon, who went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Jaclyn Vena was another key player, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
The victory got Newton back to even at 5-5. As for Hackettstown, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Coincidentally, Newton and Hackettstown will both be playing North Warren Regional the next time they take the field. The Tigers will head out to face the Patriots at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, while the Braves will host them at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday.
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