Newton-Conover has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will square off against the Bandys Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Newton-Conover's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Bandys' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Last Thursday, Newton-Conover didn't have quite enough to beat West Lincoln and fell 2-1.
Jordan Lineberger made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run.
Meanwhile, Bandys entered their tilt with Maiden with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They walked away with a 4-1 victory over the Blue Devils on Monday.
Evan Robinson looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, Bandys got a big performance out of Dominic Robinson, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Colby Edwards, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Newton-Conover's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Bandys, they pushed their record up to 7-1 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Newton-Conover has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .457. However, it's not like Bandys struggles in that department as they've averaged .437. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Newton-Conover might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Bandys in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can Newton-Conover avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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