LATE SCORE SEALS A SELECT VICTORY

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STRUTHERS OH- The North Coast Select and East Coast Michigan faced off on Saturday in the 18U NABF World Series. With the game tied going into the seventh, one run and sound defense for the Select was all it took to take the victory, 4-3.

For the Select, Gavin Padgett had a 2-4 day with an RBI. Cooper Clark went 1-2 with a run scored. Owen Horvath did not record a hit, but did draw 3 walks and scored 2 runs. Joshua Hernandez scored a run and drew a walk on a 1-3 effort on the day. 

Connor Pick got the win on the mound for the Select. In his 6 IP, he gave up 3 earned runs on 5 hits. He struck out 2 on the day.

*Contributed By YSN’s Brendan Miller

AVALANCHE DODGE THE LONGHORNS

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STRUTHERS OH- In 18U action of the NABF World Series, the Avalanche were able to walk away with a victory in a very interesting, tight matchup against the Longhorns-DeMarino. A two-run fourth inning for the Avalanche was one of the key moments that pushed them to a 4-3 victory on Saturday. 

Keith Smith led the Avalanche at the plate with a 2-3 day as he scored a run. Jullian Trott went 1-4 on the day, he was the lone RBI for the Avalanche. Logan Ayres went 1-2 and drew a walk. 

Noah Czajowski got the win on the mound for the Avalanche. In his 3 IP, he gave up 2 earned runs on 1 hit. He finished with 6 strikeouts on the day.

*Contributed By YSN’s Brendan Miller

AVALANCHE OVERWHELM ONTARIO ASTROS

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STRUTHERS OH- In 18U action of the NABF World Series Saturday, the Avalanche and the Ontario Astros squared off. From the start, the Avalanche bats were rolling. A 15-hit game as a club helped propel them to a 13-0 shutout win.

For the Avalanche, Nolan Reichard was fantastic at the plate. He went a perfect 3-3 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBIs. Jaret Boyer and Kenny Lavrich both went 3-4 on the day. Boyer scored 3 runs and put up an RBI. Lavrich scored a run and added 2 RBIs. Joey Fazzone had a 4 RBI day, going 2-4. 

Tyson Djakovich went the full distance and nearly finished the shutout with a no-hitter. In his 5 IP, he gave up just 1 hit and struck out 5.


*Contributed By YSN’s Brendan Miller

ASTRO FALCONS CONTINUE TO DOMINATE

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STRUTHERS OH- The Astro Falcons 18U club continued to run through pool play at the NABF World Series.  They secured a 5-0 victory over Diamond Hit Club on Sunday.

Andrew Marcello was a difference maker at the plate. He went 3-4 on the day with a pair of runs scored, and 2 RBI.  Anthony Miller collected multiple hits at the top of the order going 2-4 with a RBI, and a run scored.  Joe Roth was never retired on the day going 2-2 with a walk, and a run scored. Ben Slanker managed to grab a walk, and a RBI.

Tyler Armstrong slung the ball well and claimed a victory for the Falcons. He pitched 6 innings and only gave up 2 hits. No runs were scored.  He struck out 8 while walking none.

FALCONS HAVE NO TROUBLES

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STRUTHERS OH- There we’re no issues for the Astro Falcons on Friday night as they smashed North Coast Select 13-2.

Ben Slanker proved too much for the North Coast pitching staff. He was never retired going 2-2 with 2 walks, 2 runs scored, and 2 RBI.  David Kessler went 2-3 with a run scored, a walk, and a pair of RBI.  Tyler Armstrong also collected a pair of RBI.  Joe Roth anchored the lineup by going 2-4 with a run scored, and a RBI.  Gavin Miller also got himself a RBI going 1-2. He also scored 3 runs and walked twice.

Zach Herb got the win on the mound for the Astro Falcons. He went all 5 innings of the shortened game, and gave up 1 earned run on 2 hits.  He struck out 9 while only walking 2.

ONTARIO ASTROS BLAST BUCKEYES

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STRUTHERS OH- In one of the most dramatic offensive performances we’ve seen yet at the NABF World Series, the Ontario Astros 18U poll vaulted past the BHM Buckeyes 20-4.

The RBI’s were widely spread out among the Astros lineup. Brandon Langley led them with 4 RBI on a 2-4 day with 2 runs scored, and a walk.  Joseph Handley went 2-3 with 3 RBI, 3 runs scored, and a pair of walks.  Matthew Dubrick was never retired going 1-1 with 3 walks, and 3 runs scored. He also collected 3 RBI.  Will Jackson anchored the top of the order going 2-4 with a walk, 2 runs scored, and 2 RBI.  Ben Forster bat right behind him, and also grabbed 2 RBI on a 1-3 day. He also scored 3 runs and walked.

Aidan Gelhard got the win on the rubber. He went 3 innings and gave up 2 runs on 2 hits and struck out a pair.

CREEKSIDE GETS EARLY MORNING WIN

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STRUTHERS OH- Creekside’s 18U team started the NABF senior World Series off hot with a win over ProNine on Thursday. Nick Magnifico was magnificent on the mound, leading his club to a 4-0 shutout victory.

Danny Flynn went 1-2 on the day with a walk and an RBI. Will Morrow went 1-3 with an RBI. Tyler Kamerer had a sac-fly to score a run and RBI, he also had a walk and a stolen base.  

Nick Magnifico went all 7 innings and completed a shutout. He gave up just 2 hits and struck out 9.


*Contributed By YSN’s Brendan Miller

KNIGHTLINE CONQUERS TROY

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STRUTHERS OH- Knightline’s 18U team started off the NABF senior Workd Series with an impressive outing. They completely shut down the offense of the Troy Legends on their way to a shutout 8-0 victory.

Mike Sciortino batted in a pair of runs on a 1-4 day with a run scored as well.  Alec Grzyb was a shining star with the bat in his hand. He went 3-4 on the day with a RBI.  Chance Lazcko went 1-3 on the day with a RBI, and a run scored.  Gavin Shrum also collected a RBI and a walk.

Nate Vidmar pitched amazingly to support his offense. He went all 7 innings and completed a shut out.  He gave up 5 hits and struck out 9.

AVALANCHE POUND THE BUCKEYES

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STRUTHERS OH- After their 16U squad won earlier in the day on a dramatic walk off, Avalanche’s 18U team made it much less interesting. They stormed their way to a 11-0 victory over the BHM Buckeyes.

Jake Kail was a force for the Avalanche bats. He went 1-3 on the day with a run scored, and 2 RBI.  Julian Trott was never retired at the plate as he went 3-3 with a run scored, and a RBI.  Logan Ayres was perfect at the plate going 2-2 with 2 runs scored, a walk, and a RBI.  Noah Reichard knocked in 2 RBI on a 1-3 day.  Kenny Lavrich had multiple hits going 2-3 with a run scored, and a RBI.

Jaret Boyer collected the win on the mound for the Avalanche. He threw 3 innings and gave up no runs on 1 hit and struck out 6. The Avalanche pitching staff struck out 9 while walking none.

SAYO GRAYS STRIKE FAST

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STRUTHERS OH- There was no stopping the Sayo  Grays on Thursday in round one of NABF 18U action at Bob Cene Park. The Sayo Grays were on fire at the plate as they rumbled for an 18-7 win over ProNine Baseball.

Romel Rocco was the most productive bat in the lineup for the Sayo Grays. He went 1-3 with 3 walks, 2 runs scored, and 3 RBI.  Obiel Sanchez also notched 3 RBI as he went 1-5 on the day.  Rafael Castillo had a great day going 2-3 with 2 walks, 3 runs scored, and 2 RBI.  Teonis Pimentel made the most out of a 1-4 outing as he knocked in a pair of RBI.  He scored 2 runs and drew a walk.

Philip Dragovich got the win on the mound for the Sayo Grays going 4.2 IP and giving up 6 runs on 10 hits.  He struck out a pair.

Chris Maurer was perfect at the plate for ProNine. He went 3-3 with a run scored, and a pair of RBI.  Anthony Womer also was never retired at the plate. He went 1-1 with a walk, 2 runs scored, and a RBI.