There's no place like home for Maplewood, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They came out on top against the Union City Bears on Monday by a score of 5-3 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). This was a revenge match for Maplewood, as the team was forced to settle for a 7-6 loss when these two played last Saturday.
The team relied heavily on Levi Willison, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI. Another player making a difference was Andrew Proper, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Maplewood's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-6. As for Union City, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Maplewood will take on Saegertown at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Union City, they will be playing at home against Youngsville at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Youngsville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
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