New Philadelphia hit Newcomerstown with a four-run fourth inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Trojans lost 10-1 to the Quakers. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Trojans couldn't push the score so high this time.
Newcomerstown saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kenzie Mckim, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI. Larissa Stull also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Newcomerstown now has a losing record of 3-4. As for New Philadelphia, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newcomerstown will welcome Conotton Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Rockets will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something the Trojans surely won't give up without a fight. As for New Philadelphia, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Meadowbrook at 12:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Quakers 2.7, the Colts 3.2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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