Newton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 11-2 defeat at the hands of the Maize Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Newton of the 13-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Tuesday.
For Maize's part, Cooper Tannahill tossed a big game, tossing five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Tannahill has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Gavin Short, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Brodie Jarvis, who went 2-for-2 with three RBI.
Newton's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Maize, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 13-3.
Newton didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 4-3 loss vs. South on the 19th. Maize has also already played their next contest, a 7-3 win against Blue Springs on the 19th.
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