Newton won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Monday. Their rough 9-3 loss to the Effingham Flaming Hearts might stick with them for a while. Newton was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Effingham apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Newton saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gus Bierman, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Newton's loss dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Effingham, their victory bumped their record up to 2-0.
Newton will be playing in front of their home fans against Oblong/Hutsonville/Palestine at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Effingham will take on Marshall at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Marshall will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Effingham surely won't give up without a fight.
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