Baseball Recap: Fairfield's Winning Streak Snapped at Four Games

Mules

Previous 5 Games

05/15/26 @ Newton	2-8
05/12/26 @ Norris City-Omaha-Enfield	16-4
05/11/26 vs Carmi-White County	17-3
05/08/26 @ Eldorado	10-1
05/07/26 vs Eldorado	8-0

Fairfield dropped down to 18-6 on Friday, ending the team's four-game streak of wins. They came up short against the Newton Eagles, falling 8-2. The Mules were red-hot at the plate heading into the game (they scored no less than ten runs in the three matchups prior), but the Eagles' pitchers proved too tough.

As for Newton, their win bumped their record up to 22-6. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won 11 contests by six runs or more so far this season.

For Newton's part, Carter Barthelme spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on five hits. Barthelme has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk any time he's pitched this season.

On the hitting side, Maddox Horner was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Gavin Meinhart, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

Looking ahead, Fairfield will take on Red Hill at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Newton, they have already played their next matchup, a 10-5 victory against Carterville on the 18th.