After soaring to 12 runs the game before, Newton was a bit more limited in their game on Saturday. They fell 5-2 to the Helena Huskies.
Josh Brown Jr was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit.
Newton has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-6 record this season. As for Helena, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Newton will venture away from home to face off against Rockdale County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Bulldogs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.53 runs per game on average), something the Rams will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Helena, they will face off against Briarwood Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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