Fremont was the 1-0 winner over Newaygo when they last played one another back in May of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. The Fremont Packers took a 10-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Newaygo Lions on Saturday.
Johnny Keena made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Ben Mellema was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Fremont has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-17 record this season. As for Newaygo, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 12-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fremont will take on Orchard View at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Fremont will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last. As for Newaygo, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Big Rapids at 4:00 p.m.
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