After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Effingham, Newton was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine with a sharp 11-1 win. With that victory, Newton brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
The team relied heavily on Payton Harris, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Dylan Gier was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Newton's win bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Newton will head out on the road to take on Altamont at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Newton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lawrenceville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Lawrenceville's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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