Logan Johnson has three hits for Chaps

By Paul Lecker

Sports Reporter

MARSHFIELD — The Marshfield Chaparrals baseball team suffered its second loss in a row, losing 6-1 to the Everest Merchants in a Dairyland League game Wednesday night at Jack Hackman Field.

Marshfield (6-3, 5-2 Dairyland League) had eight hits, including three from Logan Johnson, but only mustered one run against Everest pitcher Tom Fish. Fish struck out six and did not walk a batter.

Drew Spaeth suffered the loss for the Chaparrals, giving up one earned run in six innings while striking out three.

Marshfield’s next game is June 29 at home against Waupaca.

(Hub City Times Sports Reporter Paul Lecker is also the publisher of MarshfieldAreaSports.com.)

Merchants 6, Chaparrals 1

Everest – 6 11 3

Marshfield – 1 8 4

WP: Tom Fish. LP: Drew Spaeth.

SO: Fish 6; Spaeth (6 inn.) 3, Ryan Williams (3 inning) 3. BB: Fish 0; Spaeth 2, Williams 4.

Top hitters: E, Matt Witter 3×5; Tim Froom 2×3; Alex Blume 2×4. M, Logan Johnson 3×4.

Records: Everest not reported; Marshfield 6-3, 5-2 Dairyland League.