Plover Legion battles slump but plays solid in tournament The Plover Legion Post 543 baseball team (Black Sox) has struggled a bit over the last couple of weeks. The team's record was 9-11, after finishing fourth with a 2-2 record in the Upper Midwest Classic last weekend. The team has gone 4-7 since its 5-4 start. Recent Games Sunday, July 1, the Black Sox took a beating at the hands of New Ulm in the championship round of the Upper Midwest Classic. The team never recovered from its sloppy play in the first inning, committing four errors and giving up four unearned runs. On Saturday, June 30, the team played its best baseball of the last few weeks by beating Rochester (Minn.), 7-0, and Mankato (Minn.), 14-9. Prior to the victories, the Black Sox hadn't scored more than one run in a game since its 11-5 loss to Marshfield on June 19. Both Adam Evanoff and Kyle Bohm had home runs in the victory over Mankato. Evanoff's was a 2-run shot while Bohm delivered a 3-run blast. Friday, June 29, the Black Sox lost 8-1 to Creighton-Omaha (Neb.). The only highlight for the team was pitcher Luke Aubut's complete game. The team lost to Stevens Point, 4-1, on Monday, June 25. On Saturday, June 23, the Black Sox lost, 9-1, to Appleton. Upcoming Games Saturday, July 7, 1 p.m. (doubleheader) Onalaska vs. Black Sox Sunday, July 8, 1 p.m. (doubleheader) Black Sox at Beloit Monday, July 9, 8 p.m. Merrill vs. Black Sox Tuesday, July 10, 7:30 p.m. Black Sox at Wausau Thursday, July 12, 7:30 p.m. Black Sox at Rhinelander Black Sox home games are played at Memorial Park.