Newnan holds EC to a pair of singles in Freshman game

Newnan holds EC to a pair of singles in Freshman game

Hamilton Schubert and two relievers combined to allow two hits as the Newnan Cougars defeated the East Coweta Indians 7-0 in a Freshman baseball game played Wednesday at Joe Pope Field.

The first three innings were a scoreless battle between Schubert and Indians’ starter Ryan Griffin until the bottom of the fourth inning when defensive miscues plagued EC and allowed Newnan to score three runs.

With one out, Jacob Blair was awarded home for the first run when a throw from the outfield went out of the playing field while Nick Bowie and Hunter White each had RBI singles in the frame.

In the bottom of the fifth inning, the Cougars added to the lead as they scored four runs to assume the 7-0 lead.

After the first batter was retired by reliever Cole Eiland, Blair reached on a double while Karsten Dye and Will Wilbanks each reached base as they were hit by a pitch.

A wild pitch allowed Blair to score from third and Dye was able to score as Bowie grounded out to first.

Jimmy Kniedel walked and Dalton Twiggs reached first as he was hit by a pitch to load the bases and force a pitching change.

The Cougars were able to take advantage of the change as Elliot Schubert and Robbie Broderick reached base by receiving run scoring walks.

After a four strikeout performance and getting several groundball outs, Schubert was replaced on the mound by Hunter Moore who recorded three strikeouts and had a walk before yielding the top of the seventh inning to Peyton Cooper.

The Indians had a chance to rally against Cooper as Ethan Gazan reached on a error and Chandler Robinson singled with one out in the top of the seventh inning.

However, the rally ended quickly for the Indians as the Cougars were able to turn a double play that ended the game.