Baseball Recap: Barberton Victorious

Barberton hadn't done well against Aurora recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Magics came out on top against the Greenmen by a score of 4-1. That's more bragging rights for the Magics, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Javon Clayton

Runs

05/12/25 vs Aurora	2
04/22/25 @ Cuyahoga Falls	2
04/18/25 @ Copley	2
05/10/25 vs Ellet	1
05/09/25 vs Perry	1
+ 6 more games

The team relied heavily on Javon Clayton, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. He has become a key player for Barberton: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 6-7 otherwise.

The victory got Barberton back to even at 8-8. As for Aurora, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 12 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season.

Barberton will have a chance to go back-to-back against Aurora: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.