North Newton got themselves on the board against Faith Christian on Tuesday, but Faith Christian never followed suit. They were the clear victors by a 12-0 margin over the Eagles. The victory continues a trend for the Spartans in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now won six in a row.
Nick Bartrom tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Preston Boezeman was a standout: he went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Rex Wilkins also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Spartans
| 05/06/25 vs Faith Christian | 57.7% |
| 05/05/25 @ Calumet Christian | 42.2% |
| 05/02/25 @ Kankakee Valley | 32.1% |
| 05/01/25 vs West Central | 50% |
| 04/29/25 @ West Central | 30.8% |
| + 13 more games |
North Newton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .577. The last time their OBP was this high was back in May of 2024.
North Newton's record is now 5-11. As for Faith Christian, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.
North Newton will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Eagles: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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