ARMENI HOMERS, IRISH BLEMISH TIGER RECORD

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NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH- The Ursuline Irish have figured things out.  They have clicked.  However you want to describe it, they are playing some top-tier baseball at the moment.  After starting off the season 0-4, the Irish are heating up with the temperatures.

On Wednesday night, they became the “one” in a 9-1 Springfield Tigers win-loss record.

It was Ursuline’s Jeremy Kreuzweiser that took advantage on a Tiger error in the top of the sixth inning to give the Irish an 8-7 lead, and eventually the win over Springfield.

Springfield was playing catch up virtually the entire game as the Irish started things off with four runs in the top of the first when Colin Balas scored on a passed ball, followed by a Dante Walker RBI single, and Andrew Sabella’s double that drove in a pair.  Springfield would fire back in the bottom of the frame with a 3-run inning that was keyed when Clayton Nesbeth scored on a balk call against Glenn Griswold.

The Irish would keep swinging the hot bats in the top of the second when Vince Armeni went yard for the Irish.  The blast over the centerfield fence drove in three and made the game 7-3, Irish.

Glenn Griswold would pick up the victory for the Green and Gold, going five innings and allowing 7 runs on five hits, striking out three.  Joel Kreuzweiser made a relief appearance striking out a pair.

The Ursuline win improves their record to 3-6, while Springfield drops their first game of the season and sit at 9-1.

 

TORONTO LEAVES EP SEEING RED

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NEW WATERFORD, OH- East Palestine fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 12-2 loss to Toronto on Wednesday. Toronto scored on a double by Karaffa, a double by Herrick, a double by Clegg, and a single by Berger in the first inning.

Thomas earned the win for Toronto. He lasted four innings, allowing ten hits and two runs while striking out three and walking one. Herrick threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Dalton Vance took the loss for East Palestine. He lasted one and one-third innings, allowing nine hits and eight runs.  Offensively, East Palestine collected 11 hits. Vance and Jordon Fristik all managed multiple hits for the Bulldogs. Fristik and Vance each collected two hits to lead the team.

Toronto racked up 11 hits as well. Karaffa, Clegg, Gulczynski, Herrick, and Chetock each racked up multiple hits for Toronto.  Toronto tore up the base paths, as two players stole at least two bases. Karaffa led the way with two. Toronto was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Berger had the most chances in the field with seven.

 

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WIEGAND SHINES AS BEAVERS WALK-OFF POTTERS IN EXTRAS

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EAST LIVERPOOL-  After an 0-8 start, the Beaver Local baseball team finally broke through the win column with a walk-off 2-1 victory in 9 innings over the arch-rival East Liverpool Wednesday evening at Beaver Local Community Fields.

With runners on 1st and 3rd with 2 out in the bottom of the 9th inning, Beavers shortstop Dorian Jackson at the plate, he hit a sharply hit ground ball to Potters third baseman Derek Klein. His throw was wide to the right field side of first base, allowing Hunter Saltsman to score the winning run from third base for Beaver Local.
The Beavers took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third as starting pitcher Avery Wiegand reached on a throwing error allowing Carter Wolski to score.  The Potters tied the game in the top of the 4th off of a wild pitch from Wiegand, allowing Kamren Klakos to score from third.
Beaver Local starting pitcher Avery Wiegand pitched 8 innings, allowing 1 run on 2 hits with 4 walks & 14 strikeouts. Jordan Mick came on in relief to pitch a scoreless 9th inning with 2 strikeouts.
Freshman second baseman Ryan Cunningham led the Beaver Local offense with 2 singles.
The Beavers return to action Friday at 5PM at home against Lisbon, weather permitting.
**Written and Contributed by YSN’s Jason Hannum**

QUAKERS, WILSON WILL THEIR WAY TO VICTORY

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SALEM, OH- The Quakers improved to 4-0 at Ray Reisbeck Field Wednesday night after rallying from a 3 run deficit to beat the Warriors 4-3.

Senior starter Adam Wilson went the distance for the Quakers giving up 3 runs (1 earned) on 6 hits while striking out 8 West Branch batters.

After West Branch took a 1 run lead in the second inning, they added 2 more in the 4th to stake a 3-0 lead. But the Quakers struck back in the bottom of the 4th to tie it at 3 after an RBI single by freshman Darius Beck and an error by the West Branch shortstop with the bases loaded that led to the 2nd and 3rd runs.

After getting into a little trouble in the 5th with runners on 1st and 2nd and only 1 out, Wilson got a ground ball out to get the lead runner at third and then a line drive that hit a West Branch runner in the foot ended the threat.

PHOTO CREDIT: GARY LEININGER

The Quakers would capitalize in the bottom of the 5th when sophomore Lane Rhodes blooped a base hit over the third baseman’s head and hustled out of the box to stretch it into a double. Wilson would help his own cause on the very next pitch as he lined a single to left field that scored Rhodes.

That would be the difference as Adam Wilson finished the deal over the next two innings to earn his third win in the EBC and bring the Quakers record to 4-5 overall and 3-3 in the EBC.

The Quakers are back in action Thursday as they travel to Canfield to take on the Cardinals at 5pm.

 

**Written and Contributed by Mike Debarr**

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.

PHOTO CREDIT: columbianabaseball.com

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.

 

**Written and contributed by Mike Debarr and salemathletics.org**