NEWTON FALLS GETS A SCARE FROM THE WARRIORS
BROOKFIELD OH— Newton Falls built an early lead and just barely held onto it Monday, surviving a late Brookfield rally to pull out a 6-5 win in a scrappy matchup.
The Tigers wasted no time getting on the board, scratching across a run in the first when Ethan Powell hit into a double play but still managed to bring one home. They kept the pressure on in the second with a couple of clutch RBI singles from Michael Bennett and Wyatt Wheeler, and a wild pitch added another run to make it 4-0.
Brookfield wasn’t about to roll over, though. They chipped away late, scoring on a single, a pair of Newton Falls errors, and a sac fly to close the gap. But the Tigers did just enough to slam the door.
Cameron Huff got the job done on the bump, going the distance and striking out 12. He scattered nine hits and gave up five runs—only three earned—while walking just one.
At the plate, Huff also helped his own cause with a 3-for-4 day. Wheeler came up big from the nine-spot, driving in two runs with a pair of hits. Leland Vargo and Georgie Phillips also posted multi-hit games as Newton Falls pounded out 12 hits in the win.
Brookfield swung it pretty well too, finishing with nine hits. Devan Reardon led the way with two knocks, while Bray Coleman and Mike Pisarcik each drove in a run. The Warriors’ defense turned two double plays to keep it close. The two teams get after it again Tuesday, this time with Newton Falls hosting.