Newcomerstown couldn't quite beat Strasburg-Franklin on Wednesday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the eight-run loss they were dealt last Monday. The Newcomerstown Trojans fell just short of the Strasburg-Franklin Tigers by a score of 3-1. Newcomerstown has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Strasburg-Franklin's part, Amelia Spidell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up 13 Ks. Spidell has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Miley Reifenschneider, who fired off two home runs while going 2-for-2.
Newcomerstown's defeat dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Strasburg-Franklin, the victory (which was their 14th in a row) raised their record to 21-3.
Newcomerstown does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Strasburg-Franklin, they will head out on the road to challenge Steubenville at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Strasburg-Franklin is looking to tack on another W to their 19-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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