Newton Face Orient Today at Fifth Division Tourney

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Published on July 28 2014 6:08 am
Last Updated on July 28 2014 6:08 am
Written by Millie Lange

BETHALTO -- Newton captured two victories but suffered a loss in the Junior Legion Fifth Division Tournament during the weekend.

Newton opened the tournament with a 6-1 win over Belleville. Mitch Jansen threw a complete game for the win. Nate Meinhart had a bases loaded triple in the fifth.

Newton then squared off against Salem and fell 12-1. Brock Mammoser picked up the pitching loss.

Newton faced Highland and claimed a 10-7 victory. Tim Weber was the winning pitcher and also had a go-ahead bases loaded triple.

Orient edged Highland 4-3 then blasted Breese Gray 16-4. Orient then fell to Salem 3-1 in 13 innings.

Newton will now face Orient today at 6 p.m.