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Malden Methodist advances to Princeton Fastpitch Church League finals

Fastpitch Church League

Fastpitch Church League

By Kevin Hieronymus

Malden Methodist rode the pitching of Justin Smith to a 11-1 win over United Methodist Friday night in Princeton Fastpitch Church League tournament action.

The first game saw St Matthew’s edge Princeton Bible/Bunker Hill, 7-5.

St. Matthew’s and UMC will meet at 7 p.m. Monday with the winner to face Malden Methdist in Thursday’s championship game at 6:30 p.m.

St. Matthew’s is the defending champion.

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Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin has been sports editor of the BCR since 1986 and is Sports Editor of Putnam County Record. Was previously sports editor of the St. Louis Daily News and a regular contributor for the St. Louis Cardinals Magazine. He is a member of the IBCA and Illinois Valley Hall of Fames. He is one of 4 sportswriters from his tiny hometown Atlanta, IL