Newton-Conover had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Bunker Hill Bears a 2-0 shutout on Thursday. This was payback for Newton-Conover, who suffered a 6-3 loss the last time these two teams met.
The victory got Newton-Conover back to even at 4-4. As for Bunker Hill, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season.
Newton-Conover will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Hibriten at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Bunker Hill, they will be playing at home against Lincolnton at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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