Dieterich was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 8-4 to the Newton Eagles. Movin Maroons fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Eagles since on Tuesday.
Dom Ashley made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with three RBI. Another player making a difference was Justin Boerngen, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Dieterich's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Newton, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-9.
Looking ahead, Dieterich will head out to square off against Teutopolis at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Wooden Shoes will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something the Movin Maroons surely won't give up without a fight. As for Newton, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Mt. Carmel at 4:30 p.m. The Eagles' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Golden Aces have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season.
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