Newman Smith was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 10-0 walloping at the hands of the Reedy Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Newman Smith of the 17-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Reedy's part, Paige Sommers spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on one hit and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Katelyn Crosby, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Sierra Petersdorf was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-4.
Newman Smith's defeat dropped their record down to 8-20. As for Reedy, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-8-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Newman Smith will face off against The Colony at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Reedy, they will head out on the road to square off against Lone Star at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lone Star will roll in looking for their 14th straight victory, something Reedy surely won't give up without a fight.
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