Barberton is on a three-game streak of home losses, Cuyahoga Falls a five-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Barberton Magics will take on the Cuyahoga Falls Black Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Barberton fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Copley on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 11-6 to the Indians.
Brennen Watson was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Cole Macko was another key contributor, going 3-for-5 with three RBI.
Meanwhile, Cuyahoga Falls suffered a tough 12-3 loss at the hands of Chippewa on Saturday.
Nick Purchase was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Charlie Mansfield, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Barberton's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Cuyahoga Falls, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Barberton beat Cuyahoga Falls 6-1 in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Does Barberton have another victory up their sleeve, or will Cuyahoga Falls turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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