Newton-Conover is 0-10 against Bandys since April of 2019 but things could change on Tuesday. The Red Devils will take on the Trojans at 7:00 p.m. Newton-Conover will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
Newton-Conover took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against West Lincoln, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Red Devils had just enough and edged out the Rebels 4-2.
Meanwhile, Bandys suffered their closest loss since April 2, 2024 on Friday. They fell just short of Maiden by a score of 4-2.
Bandys got a good showing from Chase Welch, who pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Welch has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Mikey Miley made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. He is becoming a predictor of Bandys' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 3-1 (and 1-8 when he doesn't).
Bandys has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average over those games. As for Newton-Conover, their victory bumped their record up to 8-5.
Newton-Conover couldn't quite finish off Bandys in their previous meeting back in March and fell 4-2. Can the Red Devils avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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