YOUNGSTOWN STAYS DOMINANT TO GET TO THE TITLE GAME

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MARION IL- Dawson Wallace drove in four runs on four hits to lead Youngstown past Chiba Japan 10-3 on Tuesday in the Colt World Series Semifinals. Wallace singled in the sixth scoring two, singled in the first scoring one, and singled in the seventh scoring one.

Youngstown got on the board in the first inning after Wallace singled, scoring one run. They then added one run in the second. Jacob Rynd singled, making the score 2-0. Another single by Chandler Maurice extended the lead to 3-0 in the top of the third inning.

Carson Klase stepped on the hill first for Youngstown. He gave up five hits and three runs (two earned) over six innings, striking out three and walking two. Hanuki Dan started on the hill for Japan. They gave up five hits and three runs (two earned) over two and one-third innings, striking out none and walking one. Cameron Huff tossed one inning of shutout ball for Youngstown in relief. He surrendered one hit, striking out none and walking none.

Youngstown collected 12 hits in the game. Maurice and Wallace were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in four runs. Anthony Triveri collected two hits for Youngstown in five at bats. Tanner Stricko led the lineup with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, collecting seven walks for the game.

With the win You gstown locks in their spot in the championship game on Tuesday night. They will match up against Southern Illinois. First pitch is slated for 8:00 ET.

YOUNGSTOWN OPENS WORLD SERIES WITH A SPLASH

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MARION IL- Logan Cypher drove in four runs on one hit to lead Youngstown past Aroma Park, Illinois 18-3 on Friday in the Palomino World Series Opener. Cypher tripled in the third inning, scoring three runs, and hit a sacrifice fly in the second inning, scoring one.

Jacob Hayes, Jacob Rynd, and Rowan Urbach at the bottom of Youngstown’s lineup combined for six of the team’s 12 hits in their victory. They scored five runs and drove in four.

Youngstown got on the board in the top of the first inning after an error scored one run, Chandler Maurice drew a walk, scoring one run, Rynd singled, scoring one run, hayes singled, scoring three runs, and Urbach tripled, scoring one run.

Youngstown added one run in the second after Cypher hit a sacrifice fly.

Youngstown scored five runs on two hits in the top of the third inning. A wild pitch scored one run, Cypher tripled, scoring three runs, and an error scored one run.

Dawson Wallace stepped on the hill first for Youngstown. The starting pitcher gave up one hit and zero runs over two innings, striking out three and walking none. Byron Wills started the game for Aroma Park, Illinois. The starting pitcher allowed two hits and six runs (five earned) over one-third of an inning, striking out one and walking two. Brysan Zirwas threw two innings of no-run ball for Youngstown in relief. They surrendered zero hits, striking out four and walking none.

Youngstown collected 12 hits in the game. Number seven hitter, Rynd, showed the depth of the lineup, by leading them with three hits in four at bats. Hayes collected two hits in four at bats. Maurice paced Youngstown with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, piling up nine walks for the game. Youngstown didn’t commit a single error in the field. Noah Anzevino had the most chances in the field with four.

 

AVALANCHE HOLD ON TO WIN THE TITLE

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By Eric Hughes

 

STRUTHERS OH-  Avalanche held off Whiting late in Game 5 on Tuesday night to win the 16U championship following an exciting 8-7 finish.

Avalanche started off hot with a pair of RBIs from Rocky Serafino and Nick Solderich in the first inning and a three-run homer from Serafino in the second inning to jump out to an early 5-0 lead.

Whiting got on the board in the third inning off an RBI single from Ryan Rebholz that scored two and added another run in the fourth inning to cut the deficit to 5-3.

Avalanche responded by scoring one run a piece in the next three innings to take a resounding 8-3 lead after six innings.

Whiting did not go down without a fight, as they scored four runs in the seventh inning, including an RBI single from RJ Kissick that scored two runs and cut the deficit to one.

Landon Whippo, who was called on to relief pitch in the sixth inning, was able to pull through for the Avalanche and strike out Tyler Houk with a runner on first and two outs to seal the deal.

Rocky Serafino picked up the win on the mound for the Avalanche, allowing three runs on three hits in four innings. He also had four strikeouts.

WHITING RALLIES FOR SERIES OPENING WIN

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By Matt Morrison


STRUTHERS, OHIO- In round one of the 16U playoffs on Friday night, The Whiting Roll-Offs came out on top against Creekside Fitness 6-1 at Bob Cene Park.

Whiting was led at the plate by Davin Friedman, who went 4 for 4, Ben Yeckel, who went 3 for 3, and Chase Mitcheltree, who went 2 for 4. Dane Barber had a good performance at the plate in the losing effort for Creekside as he went 2 for 3. Zach Mclean was the losing pitcher of the evening.

Through four innings pitched, Mclean allowed four runs on nine hits. He sat down eight batters. Ryan Rebholz picked up the win on the hill as he pitched a complete game allowing one run on four hits with four strikeouts.

AVALANCHE EARNS THE WIN IN A TIGHT GAME 1

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STRUTHERS OH- The 16U playoffs at Bob Cene Park started off with a thriller on Friday night. After weather dampened the originally scheduled start, Friday made the wait worth it. Avalanche got the best of the Astro Falcons in a 2-1 pitcher’s duel to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

Kayden Mayhew had a clutch at bat for the Avalanche as he went 1-2 with a RBI.  Grayson Eicher was perfect at the plate all day as he went 2-2 with a RBI and a walk.  Joey Cidila also had multiple hits for Avalanche going 2-3.

Maddox Bell picked up the win on the bump for Avalanche. He went toe to toe in a high stress game. He lasted 3 innings and gave up 2 hits and 0 runs. He struck out 6 hitters.

Chandler Maurice picked up the only RBI of the day for the Falcons. He collected a 1-3 day.  Rowan Urbach also went 1-3 on the day for their offense.

Carson Klase pitched well despite the loss for the Astro Falcons. He went 5 innings giving up 2 runs on 9 hits.  He sat down 6 hitters.

BALLISTIC OFFENSE BLASTS OFF

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STRUTHERS, OHIO- Ballistic Baseball had a good outing today on the 4th of July as they picked up a 8-0 win over Dura Edge at Bob Cene Park.

Donavan Sullivan, Josh Wolf, Tyler Wright, Evan Tomasic, and Gabe Rusnak all had two hits at the plate to lead the way for Ballistic. Brady Harman went 1-2 on the night with 2 RBI.  Weight also knocked in a pair of runs.  Tomasic collected a RBI for his efforts. 

Dylan McElhinney picked up the win on the mound as he allowed just two hits and no runs with five strikeouts.

CREEKSIDE SHUFFLES PAST WHITING

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By Matt Morrison

STRUTHERS, OHIO- Creekside Fitness just snuck out a close win Monday night at Bob Cene Park against the Whiting Roll-Offs 5-3.

At the plate Creekside was led by Wyatt Burchill, who went 2 for 3 and score two runs. Dylan Smith was the losing pitcher on the hill as he allowed one run on three hits with two strikeouts.

Hunter Garvin picked up the win on the mound this evening as he had an amazing performance that included no runs allowed, no hits allowed, and twelve strikeouts through five innings of work before being relieved by Hunter Kobialka, who allowed three runs on three hits with one strikeout through two innings of work. 

ATHLETIX BRING THE FIREWORKS

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By Matt Morrison


STRUTHERS, OHIO- On the eve of Independence Day, Atheltix took care of business by taking down Knightline 8-3 at Bob Cene Park.

Leading the way at the plate for Athletix was Dylan Simpson, Noah Adamson, and Kyler Bourne, who all went 1 for 2. Bourne knotched 2 RBI on the day to go along with his 1-2 day.  Jaden Wallace went 1-3 with a pair of RBI.  Adamson drew a walk and drove in a run.  

The winning pitcher of the evening was Ty Wilson, who allowed one run on one hit and sat down five batters at the plate. 

BALLISTIC PULLS OUT ALL THE STOPS

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STRUTHERS OH- Ballistic Baseball used every tool in their tool chest on Tuesday night as they ran away from Dura Edge 8-2.

Plenty of batters for ballistic baseball were able to contribute to the offensive show. Leading the way for them was Michael Daley. He finished with two RBI going 1 for 2 at the plate and also drawing a walk. Tyler Wright was 1-3 on the day with a pair of runs knocked in. Owen Gazda had multiple hits going 2-3 with a RBI, a walk, and a run scored.

Cameron Huff got the win on the hill for Ballistic as he went 3 and a third with no earned runs and 5 hits.  He struck out a trio of hitters.

AVALANCHE BURN THROUGH EAGLE WEAR

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By Matt Morrison


STRUTHERS, OHIO- The Avalanche had a good outing Tuesday night at Bob Cene Park as they took down Eagle Wear 14-3.

At the plate, the Avalanche were led by Maddox Bell and Landon Whippo, who both went 2 for 4. David Moyer also knocked two hits in and scored two runs to help the Avalanche to victory.

Cole Gamertsfelder was the losing pitcher of the evening as he allowed five runs on five hits with four strikeouts. Peyton Ryhal was the winning pitcher of the evening as he allowed one run with three hits and sat down six batters at the plate.