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YOUNGSTOWN REIGNS AGAIN AS WORLD CHAMPIONS

August 1, 2023/in 18U Baseball/by YSN Staff

LOREDO TX- After a couple of one run games in a row, Youngstown easily dispatched Monterrey, Mexico on Tuesday at Uni-Trade Stadium, 10-4 to secure a Palomino World Series Championship.

Youngstown got on the board in the top of the first inning after Monterrey committed an error, and Owen Henne singled, each scoring one run.

Monterrey captured the lead, 4-2, in the bottom of the first after Gael Zenni doubled, and Juan Quintnilla singled, each scoring two runs.

Youngstown took the lead in the top of the fourth inning after Austin Lafferty scored after tagging up, and Jack Lutte stole home, each scoring one run.

Youngstown scored five runs on six hits in the top of the seventh inning. Henne singled, scoring one run, Gino Lazzari singled, scoring one run, Andrew Capizzi singled, scoring one run, Lafferty doubled, scoring one run, and AJ Havrilla singled, scoring one run.

Ryan Apaliski stepped on the hill first for Youngstown. They allowed five hits and four runs over seven innings, striking out four and walking eight. Evon Lozano led things off on the bump for Monterrey. The starting pitcher surrendered one hit and two runs (zero earned) over two-thirds of an inning, striking out one and walking two.

Youngstown piled up 12 hits in the game. Havrilla and Henne each collected three hits to lead the way. Havrilla went 3-for-5 at the plate as the infielder led the team with two runs batted in. Antonio Cordeiro and Lafferty also collected multiple hits for Youngstown. Ben Slanker paced Youngstown with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, accumulating seven walks for the game. Lafferty and Lutte each stole multiple bases. Youngstown was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Lutte had the most chances in the field with seven.

A LATE NIGHT WALK OFF PUTS YOUNGSTOWN IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP

July 31, 2023/in 18U Baseball/by YSN Staff

LOREDO TX- It came down to the wire on Sunday night at Uni-Trade Stadium, as Youngstowm grabbed the victory in walk-off fashion, 4-3, over Laredo. Youngstown were down 3-1 in the bottom of the seventh inning when Jack Lutte tripled, scoring three runs.

Youngstown were the first to get on the board in the third when AJ Havrilla singled, scoring one run.

In the top of the seventh inning, Laredo went back into the lead after Brytton Clements singled, Jesed Garza hit into a fielder’s choice, and Ciro Benavides singled, each scoring one run.

Colin Casteel stepped on the bump first for Youngstown. The starting pitcher surrendered one hit and zero runs over five and one-third innings, striking out four and walking four. Billy Winans stepped on the bump first for Laredo. The starting pitcher gave up six hits and two runs over six and one-third innings, striking out four and walking three. Jacob McGuire appeared in relief for Youngstown.

Austin Lufferty and Owen Henne each collected two hits for Youngstown. Lutte provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Youngstown with three runs batted in. The first baseman went 1-for-4 on the day. Youngstown turned one double play in the game. Youngstown was also sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Lutte made the most plays with nine.

OFFENSE THRIVES IN YOUNGSTOWN’S FIRST WIN IN TEXAS

July 29, 2023/in 18U Baseball/by YSN Staff

LORADO TX- Antonio Cordeiro drove in five runs on three hits to lead Youngstown past Palmview, Texas 21-12 on Friday at Uni-Trade Stadium. Cordeiro tripled in the sixth scoring two, singled in the fourth scoring one, and singled in the seventh scoring one.

Bats blistered as Youngstown collected 17 hits and Palmview, tallied nine in the high-scoring game.

Youngstown got on the board in the top of the first inning after Ben Slanker walked, Aj Havrilla scored after tagging up, and Owen Henne singled, each scoring one run.

Palmview tied the game in the bottom of the first thanks to a double by Antonio Villarellal, a double by Jacob Torres, and a double play.

Youngstown took the lead in the top of the third. Slanker doubled, scoring two runs, to give them the leg up, 5-3.

Palmview flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the third, scoring nine runs on six hits to take a 12-5 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was a grand slam to left field by Antoino Balboa on the ninth pitch of the at-bat that drove in four.

Youngstown scored five runs on five hits in the top of the fourth inning. Austin Lafferty singled, scoring one run, Jack Lutte singled, scoring one run, Lafferty scored after tagging up, Slanker doubled, scoring one run, and Cordeiro singled, scoring one run.

Youngstown then made the score 13-12 in the top of the sixth after Cordeiro tripled, scoring two runs, and Henne singled, scoring one run.

Youngstown scored eight runs on two hits in the top of the seventh inning. John Chalus drew a walk, scoring one run, Cordeiro singled, scoring one run, Henne was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Gino Lazzari drew a walk, scoring one run, Jacob McGuire drew a walk, scoring one run, Lafferty doubled, scoring two runs, and Lutte grounded out, scoring one run.

Kiayuan Baskerville pitched three and two-thirds innings in relief for Youngstown. The reliever gave up one hit and zero runs while, striking out six and walking one. Luke Mccoy led things off on the hill for Youngstown. He gave up eight hits and 12 runs over three innings, striking out four and walking eight.

Youngstown tallied 17 hits in the game. Leadoff hitter Lafferty led with four hits in six at bats. Chalus, Henne, Lutte, and Slanker each collected multiple hits. McGuire led with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, piling up 11 walks for the game. Youngstown turned one double play in the game. They were sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Cordeiro made the most plays with 10.

KNIGHTLINE TAKES A STROLL INTO THE FINALS

July 11, 2023/in 18U Baseball/by YSN Staff

STRUTHERS OH- Knightline had to fight their way through play in games just to get into this best of 3 series with second seeded Whiting Roll-Offs. The momentum from those wins paid off for them though as a 5-3 victory on Monday night would clinch the series for Knightline and put them into the championship.

Caden Maffitt was a force to be reckoned with at the plate for Knightline. He drove in 3 runs on a 1-2 day. Logan Cayavec also went 1-2 on the day with a RBI. He drew two walks and scored a run as well. Andrew McRoberts was never retired at the dish going 2-2 and scoring a pair of runs.

Jack Knight picked up the win on the bump for Knightline. He went 3.2 innings and gave up no earned runs on 2 hits. He sat down a pair by the way of the strikeout.

ASTRO FALCONS ADVANCE TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

July 11, 2023/in 18U Baseball/by YSN Staff

By Eric Hughes

STRUTHERS OH- Astro Falcons defeated Avalanche, 12-1, in Game 3 of the 18U Semifinals Monday night to clinch a championship berth.

Astro came out of the gates swinging in the first inning and scored five runs, starting with an RBI triple from Ben Slanker that scored Astro’s first two runs. Astro would follow with a trio of RBIs from Joe Perry, AJ Capizzi, and Justin Weaver.

Astro picked up where they left off in the first inning, scoring two more runs in the second inning off RBIs from Jack Lutte and Jay Wrona to take a 7-0 lead.

Astro matched their impressive first inning in the fourth inning, scoring five more runs off an RBI double from Jack Lutte that brought home two runners, which was followed by a sac fly from Joe Perry to propel them to a 12-0 lead.

Zach Herb allowed zero runs and zero hits through 4.1 innings, until Drew Gault hit a solo home run in the top of the fifth inning to spoil the no-no bid.

Herb finished the inning, allowing one more hit, and picked up the win.

Astro Falcons will play Knightline in the championship round in a best of 5 series.

WHITING MAKES A OPENING GAME STATEMENT

July 10, 2023/in 18U Baseball/by YSN Staff

STRUTHERS, OHIO- Game one of the 18U playoff belonged to the Whiting Roll-Offs as they took down Knightline 12-2 at Bob Cene Park on Sunday.

Nick Parrotto led the Roll-Offs at the plate as he went for a perfect day going 2 for 2 and scored two runs. He also notched a pair of RBI. Cason Holland made the most of his 1-3 day as he collected 3 RBI. Corbin Sevcik drove in a pair of runs going 1-2.

Andrew Brown took the loss for Knightline on the mound as he allowed five runs on three hits with one strikeout. Jack Ray was the winning pitcher on the hill as he allowed two runs on four hits with five strikeouts.

ASTRO FALCONS HAVE NO TROUBLE IN SERIES OPENER

July 10, 2023/in 18U Baseball/by YSN Staff

By Matt Morrison

STRUTHERS, OHIO- In Game one of the 18U playoffs at Bob Cene Park, the Astro Falcons cruised past the Avalanche 10-0.

Joey Perry led the Falcons at the plate as he went 2 for 3 and score two runs. Justin weaver sent 1-3 on the day and tallied 3 RBI. Jacob McGuire got himself a pair of RBI on a 1-2 day with a run scored.

Jake Bean picked up the win on the mound as he allowed zero runs, five hits, and sat down thirteen batters in a magnificent performance.

AVALANCHE PLAY THEIR WAY TO A SERIES AGAINST THE ASTRO FALCONS

July 10, 2023/in 18U Baseball/by YSN Staff

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.

KNIGHTLINE LANDS FINAL PUNCH

July 8, 2023/in 18U Baseball/by YSN Staff

By Matt Morrison

STRUTHERS, OHIO- In what was a close and intense battle, Knightline snuck away with a 12-10 win over the Prospects this evening at Bob Cene Park.

Knighltine was led at the plate by Chance Laczko, Nate Freeland, Andrew McRoberts, and Andrew Brown, who all had two hits. In the valiant, but losing effort, the Prospects were led by Gino Lazzeri, who went 3 for 3, Olindo Pezzone and Antony Roper, who both went 2 for 4 at the plate.

Pezzone was also the losing pitcher of the evening as he allowed three runs on four hits. Braylen Schuller picked up the win on the mound as he allowed two runs and had two strikeouts.