Newton Local was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 15-5 to the Bellbrook Golden Eagles. That's two games in a row now that Newton Local has lost by exactly ten runs.
For Bellbrook's part, Chasidy Stewart (2025) made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Stewart (2025) has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Stewart (2025) was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Bellbrook got a massive performance out of Heidi Pummell (2027), who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Taitum Savey (2025), who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Newton Local's defeat dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Bellbrook, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 6-9.
Newton Local will head out on the road to take on National Trail at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bellbrook, they will be playing at home against Edgewood at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Bellbrook is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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