An early lead helped Newton Varsity Eagles defeat Red Hill Varsity Salukis 6-3 on Monday. Newton Varsity Eagles scored on a groundout by Isaac Flowers in the first inning and a stolen base by Ben Meinhart in the second inning.
Newton Varsity Eagles pulled away for good with one run in the second inning. In the second Meinhart grounded out, scoring one run.
Owen Mahaffey was credited with the victory for Newton Varsity Eagles. The righthander surrendered three runs on nine hits over six and two-thirds innings, striking out six. Max Meinhart threw one-third of an inning in relief out of the bullpen. Meinhart recorded the last out to earn the save for Newton Varsity Eagles.
Anthony Jerrell took the loss for Red Hill Varsity Salukis. The righthander allowed four hits and six runs over five and a third innings, striking out six.
Newton Varsity Eagles hit one home run on the day. Gage Reynolds had a long ball in the fifth inning.
Reynolds went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Newton Varsity Eagles in hits.
Red Hill Varsity Salukis collected nine hits on the day. Bryce Gross, Trevor Tewell, Dawson Holtz, and Hayden Arbuckle all managed multiple hits for Red Hill Varsity Salukis.
