Mapleton lost against Ashland back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Mounties lost 18-7 to the Arrows. The Mounties' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row.
Tyson Welch was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one double. Another player making a difference was Mason Sword, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one double.
Mapleton's record is now 4-11. As for Ashland, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-7 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mapleton will square off against Smithville at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Smithies have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.62 runs per game on average), something the Mounties will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Ashland, they will challenge West Holmes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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