
World Series Game 1 Final: Maple City, 6 New Carlisle, 3 (Maple City leads series 1-0)
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LA PORTE- The 2017 ORWBL World Series kicked off on Sunday evening as the New Carlisle Newts travelled to Magic Park for a rematch of the 2016 World Series. Â This is now the 3rd time that these two ball clubs have faced off for the ORWBL World Series. Â
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New Carlisle took home their first ever ORWBL Championship against the Magic in 2013 (4-2) and swept away the Magic in last season's championship.
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Despite giving up a couple of early runs, Wes Ellis was able to find his zone as he only allowed 1 run the rest of the way. Â The Maple City bats came out hot as the first 5 batters reached base safely. Â
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Wes Ellis and Zach Liberatore were feeding off of each other, as they went back to back in Game 1, something that Magic fans have enjoyed for 5 seasons. Â The Maple City defense was on point as it has been throughout the entire season.
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With the Game 1 win, Maple City took a World Series lead for the first time in franchise history. Â The Magic will look to protect home field in Game 2 before the series shifts over to Migley Field on Thursday.