North Newton won the last time they faced North White and things went their way on Thursday too. The Spartans put the hurt on the Vikings with a sharp 18-4 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Spartans.
Nick Bartrom looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances.
Korbyn Haberlin
| 05/15/25 @ North White | 3 |
| 05/09/25 @ Faith Christian | 3 |
| 05/01/25 vs West Central | 3 |
| 05/05/25 @ Calumet Christian | 2 |
| 04/29/25 @ West Central | 2 |
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At the plate, Koye Viers and Korbyn Haberlin did most of the damage at the plate: Viers went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, four runs, and three RBI, while Haberlin got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. Haberlin has become a key player for North Newton: the team is 5-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 3-11 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Hunter Crabtree, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
North Newton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .553. They are 5-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
North Newton's record now sits at 8-12. As for North White, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Newton will welcome Kouts at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for North White, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Northfield at 10:00 a.m. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Norsemen have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season.
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