Washington Township had won four straight at home, but on Monday they bumped their record up to 9-5-1 to make it five. They won by a run and slipped past the North Newton Spartans 2-1. For the Senators, this counts as revenge for the 2-0 win the Spartans walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2024.
Destin Billings
| 04/01/25 vs Hobart | 4 |
| 04/16/25 vs Boone Grove | 3 |
| 05/05/25 vs Merrillville | 2 |
| 05/12/25 vs North Newton | 1 |
| 04/23/25 @ Knox | 1 |
Destin Billings spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up nine Ks. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Washington Township is undefeated when he allows at most two walks, but 4-5-1 otherwise.
At the plate, Washington Township's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Connor Parks, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double. Aiden Armstrong also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
As for North Newton, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-12 record. They were red-hot at the plate heading into the contest (they scored no less than ten runs in the three games prior), but Washington Township's pitcher proved too tough.
On North Newton's side, Nick Bartrom was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. Bartrom has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Washington Township will challenge Whiting at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for North Newton, they will square off against North White at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Spartans are facing the Vikings at the right time seeing as the Vikings are stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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