In what's become a running theme this season, North Newton gave their fans yet another huge win on Saturday. They blew past the North White Vikings 14-4. Winning may never get old, but North Newton sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Evan Gagnon made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). Gagnon was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with four stolen bases, three runs, and three doubles. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last six times he's played.
In other batting news, Joe Bijak was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Patrick Barry was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
North Newton's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-5. As for North White, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
North Newton will challenge Lake Station Edison at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for North White, they are on the road again on Wednesday to play Caston at 8:00 p.m.
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