Aurora won the last time they faced Barberton, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Aurora Greenmen came out on top against the Barberton Magics by a score of 9-4.
Aurora got a great performance from Zach Williams as he struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Williams has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings every time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jayce Unverferth, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Tommy Hach, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
The victory got Aurora back to even at 11-11. As for Barberton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 14 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Aurora will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Chagrin Falls, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Aurora's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Chagrin Falls' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Barberton, they will be playing at home against Tallmadge at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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