Eagles Fall To Father McGivney After Holding Lead Til Bottom of the Fifth

Newton Varsity Eagles stayed in it until the end, but Father McGivney Catholic pulled away late in a 7-1 victory on Tuesday. The game was tied at one with Father McGivney Catholic batting in the top of the sixth when an error scored one run for Father McGivney Catholic.

The Newton Varsity Eagles struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Father McGivney Catholic, giving up seven runs.

Newton Varsity Eagles got on the board in the first inning when Carder Reich grounded out, scoring one run.

Father McGivney Catholic scored five runs in the seventh inning. Father McGivney Catholic offense in the inning was led by Reilly Sutberry, Daniel Gierer, and Gabe Smith, all knocking in runs in the inning.

Gierer earned the win for Father McGivney Catholic. The hurler went six innings, allowing one run on four hits and striking out eight. Mason Holmes threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Max Meinhart was on the hill for Newton Varsity Eagles. The pitcher allowed seven hits and seven runs over seven innings, striking out two and walking one.

Dalton Baltzell led Newton Varsity Eagles with two hits in three at bats.

Father McGivney Catholic had seven hits in the game. Smith and Gierer each managed multiple hits for Father McGivney Catholic.