The Barberton Magics will take on the Aurora Greenmen at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Barberton has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Barberton is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to ten runs on Thursday, they were much more limited against Highland on Friday. They lost 13-2 to the Hornets.
Meanwhile, Aurora entered their tilt with Tallmadge on Wednesday with 11 consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with 12. They never let the Blue Devils get on the board and left with a 10-0 victory. Considering the Greenmen have won 11 games by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Jack Williams was a standout: he went 1-for-2 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high. Braeden Wamser was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Aurora kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive matchups.
Barberton has been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-17 record this season. As for Aurora, their win bumped their record up to 17-5.
Barberton might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Aurora in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will the Magics have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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