Youngsville started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Maplewood. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Maplewood Tigers on Wednesday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Youngsville has scored all season.
Youngsville saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Matthew DeSimone, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was James Johnson, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Maplewood's side, Andrew Proper was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Proper is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Youngsville's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-4. As for Maplewood, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-7.
Youngsville will be playing at home against Oswayo Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Youngsville is facing Oswayo Valley at the right time seeing as Oswayo Valley is stuck on a 14-game losing streak. Maplewood does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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