Champion was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 5-2 to the Newton Falls Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Champion of the 8-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
Carson Fife was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI.
On Newton Falls' side, Cameron Huff spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Newton Falls' victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jesse Chitwood, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Champion now has a losing record at 7-8. As for Newton Falls, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 9-7-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Champion will square off against Garfield at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Newton Falls, they will head out on the road to challenge Memorial at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Newton Falls is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road.
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