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| 05/09/26 - Home | 9-12 L |
| 05/09/26 - Home | 6-5 W |
| 05/10/25 - Away | 3-13 L |
| 05/10/25 - Away | 2-5 L |
| 05/04/24 - Home | 7-17 L |
| + 5 more games |
South Newton took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against North Judson-San Pierre, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Rebels skirted past the Bluejays 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Rebels have posted against the Bluejays since May 7, 2022.
Hannah Taylor spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Cora Groover, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That stolen base was her first of the season. Kimber Cruz was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one triple and one RBI.
South Newton is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-7 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for North Judson-San Pierre, they dropped their record down to 6-6 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: the Bluejays beat South Newton by a score of 12-9 later that day.
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