Fort LeBoeuf's game last Wednesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They put the hurt on the Maplewood Tigers with a sharp 10-3 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what Fort LeBoeuf needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Brody Myers made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Myers was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Nate Buerk was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Matt Herr, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Like Fort LeBoeuf, Maplewood also got a great game from a two-way player: Andrew Proper. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Proper was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Proper wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kyle Jordan, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
The win got Fort LeBoeuf back to even at 1-1. As for Maplewood, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fort LeBoeuf will take on Erie at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Maplewood, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cambridge Springs at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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