Maplewood has gone 9-1 against Lordstown recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Rockets will face off against the Red Devils at 5:30 p.m. Maplewood is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
While Maplewood's win against Bristol wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Rockets won by a run and slipped past the Panthers 4-3. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 9, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Preston Cooper spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits.
Kenyan Clover
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kenyan Clover, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Maplewood's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 8-1-1 (and 3-6 when he doesn't). Zach Suba was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Lordstown's offense. They lost 10-0 to Western Reserve on Monday. The Red Devils have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Maplewood's victory bumped their record up to 11-7-1. As for Lordstown, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-10.
Maplewood got the 'W' when the teams last played two weeks ago against Lordstown by a conclusive 20-1 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Rockets since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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