Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. Their rough 11-0 loss to the Newton Eagles might stick with them for a while. The defeat means Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
For Newton's part, the team relied heavily on Audrie Reich, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Bailee Frichtl, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
The victory for Newton keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City will head out on the road to face off against Casey-Westfield at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City has given up an average of 11 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Newton, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Mattoon at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Newton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
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