HOUGHTON, NY— Ryan Newtown turned in another outstanding performance on the mound, and the Houghton Highlanders capitalized on some timely hitting as they defeated the Alfred State Pioneers on Friday afternoon, 8-1.
 
In his second outing of the year, Newtown tossed a nine-inning complete game, allowing one walk and eight hits, while striking out five.
 
Houghton opened the scoring with a four-spot in the first inning, thanks to a Zach Parr RBI single, a two-RBI double from Davis McMillan, and an RBI groundout from Tony Bertolino.
 
The Pioneers picked up a run in the second off a Nick Serce double, but could muster nothing further off Newtown.
 
Houghton tacked on an insurance run in the sixth, then three more in the eighth. 
 
GAME VITALS                           
Score: Alfred State – 1 | Houghton - 8
Records: Alfred State: 1-1 | Houghton: 3-0
Venue: Kerr-Pegula Athletic Complex, Houghton College | Attendance: 0
 
KEY STATS:
>> The Highanders out-hit the Pioneers 10-to-8, but capitalized on five Alfred State errors while committing only one.
 
>> Parr turned in a perfect day at the plate for Houghton, going 3-for-3 with a pair of walks. 
 
>> David Wessells and Ethan Cetton each went 2-for-4 for the Highlanders.
 
>> Mateo Avallone and Nick Serce each picked up a pair of hits for the Pioneers. 
 
>> John White took the loss on the mound, giving up four earned runs in 5.1 innings, walking only two and striking out seven.

COACH'S CORNER:
"This was a good win for us.  Ryan [Newtown] gave us a tremendous, and much-needed, performance on the mound.  He attacked the zone, kept hitters off balance, and ate up innings.  We were a little short-handed today, so helped a lot.
 
"We played a lot of young guys, who approached the game with confidence and courage, and it showed.  We played quality defense, gave Ryan a comfortable lead early, and tacked on runs to separate.  Overall, I was incredibly pleased with what we displayed today.
 
"I'm looking forward to a good test tomorrow against RIT." – Coach Brian Reitnour
 
UP NEXT:
The Highlanders take on Rochester Institute of Technology tomorrow at 3:00pm, immediately following the Alfred State-Elmira game, which begins at noon.