GIRARD CAN’T CATCH UP TO JEFFERSON

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JEFFERSON, OH- Girard watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 3-0 loss to Jefferson Area on Tuesday. Jefferson Area scored on a stolen base by Seve Cantini in the first inning and a single by Jack Detweiler in the second inning.

Although the pitching was strong on both sides Jefferson Area pitchers struck out 14, while Girard Indians Varsity only sat down seven.

The only hit for Girard was a single by Braydon Freeland in the second inning.

Andrew Vance led Jefferson to victory on the mound. He went seven innings, allowing zero runs on one hit, striking out 14 and walking one, while throwing his hat in the ring for a Big Dogs of the Valley nomination in Week 3.

Devin Dutton took the loss for Girard. Pitching his tail off, Dutton went four innings, allowing three runs on six hits, striking out four and walking one.

Marc Woods went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Jefferson in hits. Jefferson Area was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Gary Ghiz made the most plays with 14.

 

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POLAND PITCHING KEEPS LAKEVIEW AT BAY

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POLAND, OH- On a beautiful Tuesday night, the temperature cooperated for the Poland Bulldogs, as did the pitching.  Behind those strong arms, Poland Seminary defeated Lakeview 7-3 in NE8 action.

Poland Seminary got things started in the second inning when Senior Braden Olson singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring one run.  Poland notched three more runs in the fifth inning. Zachary Yaskulka had an RBI double in the inning to start the scoring.

On the bump, Alex Barth earned the victory for Poland. He went five innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and striking out four. Robbie Seitz threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Nick Demonica took the loss for Lakeview. He lasted two and two-thirds innings, allowing four hits and three runs while striking out seven.

Poland tallied ten hits in the game. Olson and Barth all managed multiple hits for Poland. Olson led the Bulldogs with three hits in three at-bats.

Lakeview racked up ten hits in the game. Clay Lazzari and Matthew McRoberts each racked up multiple hits for Lakeview. Lazzari went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Lakeview in hits.

 

 

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CLIPPERS BOUNCE BACK AGAINST LISBON

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LISBON, OH- Columbiana (4-4, 3-2) traveled to Lisbon Tuesday afternoon looking to rebound after a close 4-2 defeat on Monday.  The Clippers started fast scoring 5 runs in the first inning highlighted by Michael Ginocchi’s 2 run single and would never look back en route to a 14-5 victory.

Ryan Fahs (1-1) picked up the victory on the mound pitching 4 solid innings while Matt Mazei and Wayne Davis finished off the game for Columbiana.

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After the first, both teams traded runs with Lisbon chipping away and looking to tie the game up with the bases loaded down 7-5 in the bottom of the seventh but a fine defensive play by Tyler Andersen and Evan Kenneally would end the Blue Devil threat.

In the following inning another clutch two-out single by Ginocchi would provide much-needed insurance and 2 out doubles by Chase Franken and Erik Hopfenziz would give the Clippers all they needed for the victory.

Offensively, the Clippers pounded out 12 hits with Franken leading the way with 3.  Hopfenziz, Ginocchi, and Andersen also each collected two hits while Hopfenziz and Ginocchi each drove in 3 runs.

Columbiana is off Wednesday but will be back in action at Legion Field on Thursday when they play host to the Ursuline Irish.  Game time is 5 PM.

 

**Contributed by Ryan Wolf**

FALCONS BATTLE BACK TO REJECT RAIDERS

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AUSTINTOWN, OH- Warren G. Harding set the pace early, but it was the never say die Fitch Falcons that were standing tall at the end of the night.

Warren Harding jumped on the Falcons early, scoring 4 runs in the first inning all with two outs, but it was all Austintown Fitch after that.   Pat Coleman threw the complete game, allowing 4 runs while scattering 7 hits, and striking out 10 in the process.

PHOTO CREDIT: PATTY BOKESCH

At the plate for Fitch, Christian Myers belted a 2-run homer in the bottom of the 2nd inning to ignite the Falcons’ bats.  Myers would go 2-3 on the night.  Lorenzo Russo and Kenny Misik would add 2 RBI nights to their resume as well. Alarik Sierra and Russo also blazed the basepaths with 3 stolen bags each.

Fitch improves to 8 and 2 on the season and will head to Bob Cene Park on Thursday to take on Mooney.  You can catch all the action on YSNLive.com/austintown-fitch.

PHOTO CREDIT: PATTY BOCKESCH

TIGERS CLAW BACK, WIN OVER RIVAL SOUTHERN

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WELLSVILLE, OH- Don’t call it a comeback.  Wellsville stole the lead late and defeated Southern 8-7 on Tuesday. Wellsville was down 7-5 in the bottom of the sixth inning when Justin Thirtyacre tripled on the first pitch of the at-bat, clearing the loaded bases with 3 RBI.

The Tigers earned the victory despite allowing Southern to score four runs in the second inning. The offensive firepower by Southern Indians Varsity was led by Sam May, Mark Soukup, Brock Smalley, and Caleb Glover, who all drove in runs.

The Indians opened up quickly by scoring in the second inning. An error scored one run.  In the bottom of the second inning, the Tigers Varsity tied things up at four when Seth Kerner doubled on a 0-1 count, scoring two runs.

PHOTO CREDIT: MANDY CORBIN

Kerner also earned the victory on the hill for Wellsville. He surrendered seven runs on seven hits over six innings, striking out seven. Cole Corbin threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen. Corbin recorded the last three outs to earn the save for the Tigers.

Timmy West took the loss for Southern. He lasted three and two-thirds innings, allowing eight hits and four runs while striking out four and walking one.

Glover started the game for the Tribe. He lasted one and one-third innings, allowing one hit and four runs while striking out four

Wellsville totaled ten hits in the game. Troy Carter and Thirtyacre each had multiple hits to lead the Tiger attack.

 

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WEST BRANCH BATTLES PAST SALEM

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BELOIT, OH-The Quaker offense was blanked for the second straight game as they lost a well-pitched game against West Branch 2-0 in Beloit.

Sophomore starter and Big Dog of the Valley Week 2 Nominee Lane Rhodes threw 6 solid innings giving up 1 earned run on 3 hits while striking out 7. But the bats never got going as they could only muster 3 hits off of the West Branch starter who went the distance striking out 9.

The Quakers are now 3-5 on the season and 2-3 in the EBC. They will host these same Warriors on Wednesday at home with first pitch at 5:00 pm.

 

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RAIDERS COMEBACK ON THE EAGLES

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South Range baseball took home a 4-3 victory over Hubbard on Tuesday.

Hubbard got on the board in the first inning.  Lukas Mosora grounded out, scoring one run.

The Raiders pulled away for good with three runs in the fourth inning.  In the fourth Luke Blasko singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run and Kris Scandy singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.

Sam Brooks led things off on the pitcher’s mound for Raiders. He surrendered three runs on seven hits over four innings, striking out eight and walking zero.

Andrew Corrin was on the pitcher’s mound for Hubbard. He lasted five innings, allowing four hits and four runs while striking out three.  Dylan Durkos threw one inning out of the bullpen.

Luke Blasko led the Raiders with two hits in three at bats.  Raiders stole eight bases during the game as two players stole more than one. Trey Pancake led the way with three.

Hubbard racked up eight hits in the game.  Evan Jarvis and Jamie Thomson each racked up multiple hits for Hubbard.  Jarvis went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Hubbard in hits.

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REBELS THROW A DOZEN ON THE BOARD AND BLANK CAMPBELL

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COLUMBIANA, OH-  To say that the Crestview Rebels are finding their stride is an understatement.  The Rebel sticks stayed red hot on Monday when the Campbell Red Devils came to town.  The Rebs took advantage of five errors on the field by Campbell, while stacking up eight hits in a 12-0 victory.

Carter Blakeman, Devin Turvey, and Keith Berger led the way with three RBI’s a piece.  Isaac Ricketts and Ryan Sherrill threw a quarter in the carousel as well stacking up 2 ribbies each.

On the bump for Crestview was Tyler Hurd who went the distance in five innings, giving up only one hit on the day.  He fanned six Red Devils and didn’t give up a single walk.

PHOTO CREDIT: GARY LEININGER

OLSON, POLAND BLANK LAKEVIEW

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CORTLAND, OH- Just over a year ago, Poland Junior Braden Olson laid on an operating table preparing to undergo Tommy John surgery.  16 months later, Olson is back on the field and better than ever, and on Monday- NE8 opponent Lakeview got a first-hand look at the Olson Redemption Tour when the Bulldogs were shut-out 4-0.  He surrendered zero runs on five hits over seven innings, striking out seven and walking one.

The bright spot for Lakeview was a double by Nick Demonica in the first inning, it would be the only extra base hit for Lakeview on the day.

Austin Vogt took the loss for Lakeview. He allowed eight hits and three runs over five innings, striking out two.

Offensively, Poland totaled 11 hits. Olson, Braeden O’Shaughnessy, and Mj Farber all had multiple hits for Poland. O’Shaughnessy and Olson each managed three hits to lead the team. Olson led Poland with two stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with six stolen bases.

Brendon Kilpatrick led Lakeview with two hits in three at-bats

 

 

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TORONTO TAKES ADVANTAGE OF EP ERRORS, BYPASS BULLDOGS

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TORONTO, OH- If you’ve ever talked to a baseball coach, there are two things you cannot do in baseball: walk hitters and make errors.  Unfortunately for Coach Nocera and the East Palestine Bulldogs, Monday they had six in each of those categories.  The Bulldogs watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in an 11-1 loss to Toronto on Monday.

Toronto got things started in the first inning. Sninchak drove in one when he singled.  Toronto scored five runs in the second inning. Gulczynski and Sninchak both drove in runs in the frame.

Clegg was credited with the victory for Toronto. He lasted four innings, allowing six hits and one run while striking out two and walking one. Herrick threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Brady Kridler took the loss for East Palestine. He went one and one-third innings, allowing four runs on two hits.  Offensively, Sean Helpy led East Palestine with two hits in two at-bats.

Toronto tallied eight hits on the day. Sninchak and Chetock all managed multiple hits for Toronto. Gulczynski led Toronto with three stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with 11 stolen bases.

The Bulldogs will try to even the score on Tuesday at Next Level Complex.  The game begins at 5pm.

 

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