HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Monarchs lost Thursday night to Newton 7-5 at Hobart-Detter Field. Joey Baran homered in the losing effort. The Monarchs finish the regular season at 29-8.
The Monarchs will return to action at the Sunflower Collegiate League tournament Saturday in Newton. They will play the winner of Newton and Kingman at 8 p.m. Saturday in Newton.