AVALANCHE PLAY THEIR WAY TO A SERIES AGAINST THE ASTRO FALCONS

By Matt Morrison

STRUTHERS, OHIO- The Avalanche just snuck by Creekside Fitness 9-8 in the 18U playoff play-in this evening at Bob Cene Park.

The Avalanche were led at the plate by Hayden Scarmack, Jack Strausser, Michael Earman, Nolan Reichard, Jacob Mattocks, and Soren Hedderick, who all had 2 or more hits.

Creekside was led at the plate by Jake Patterson, who went 3 for 4, Braeden D’Angelo, and Hank Shaffer, who both went 2 for 4. Jacob Mattocks was also the winning pitcher of the evening as he allowed three runs on six hits with five strikeouts.