The Newcomerstown Trojans will face off against the Philo Electrics at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Newcomerstown is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Newcomerstown's usually-dominant pitching crew will be looking to make up for Tuesday's struggle, when Ridgewood hitters got past them. The Trojans came up short against the Generals on Tuesday, falling 12-2. The Trojans' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Bo Black
| 05/13/25 @ Ridgewood | 7 |
| 04/28/25 vs Conotton Valley | 12 |
| 04/23/25 @ Malvern | 13 |
| 04/16/25 @ East Canton | 8 |
| 04/09/25 vs Strasburg-Franklin | 8 |
| + 2 more games |
Bo Black was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and seven unearned) runs off five hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
Black wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Zane Popadak, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Philo ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They skirted past John Glenn 5-4. Winning may never get old, but the Electrics sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Philo pushed their record up to 9-9 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for Newcomerstown, their loss dropped their record down to 14-5.
Newcomerstown might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Philo in their previous matchup back in May of 2021. Will the Trojans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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