Fremont Varsity Packers Stays Scrappy In Loss To Newaygo

Despite a 5-run deficit in the sixth inning, Fremont Varsity Packers almost came all the way back, eventually falling 9-8 to Newaygo on Wednesday.  Fremont Varsity Packers scored four runs in the failed comeback on a double by Brendon Maka, a double by Carl Vleim, and a single by Jonny Keena.

Fremont Varsity Packers fell behind early in the loss.  Newaygo scored on a single by Long in the first inning, a single by Toth in the first inning, a groundout by Christensen in the first inning, and a single by G Toth in the second inning.

Newaygo got things started in the first inning when Long singled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run.

Long was the winning pitcher for Newaygo. The bulldog lasted five and a third innings, allowing 12 hits and eight runs while striking out six.  McGowen threw one and two-thirds innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Maka took the loss for Fremont Varsity Packers. Maka surrendered six runs on six hits over five innings, striking out four.

Fremont Varsity Packers totaled 15 hits in the game.  Maka, Vleim, Michael Baden, Keena, and Hayden Threat each racked up multiple hits for Fremont Varsity Packers.  Maka led Fremont Varsity Packers with three hits in five at bats.

Newaygo racked up seven hits.  Toth and Long each managed multiple hits for Newaygo