LISBON ESCAPES COLUMBIANA WITH A VICTORY

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COLUMBIANA, OH-  In a game that matched two of the area’s premier pitchers, Columbiana’s Chase Franken and Lisbon’s Logan Bell, it was Bell and the Blue Devils outlasting the Clippers.  An ugly start plagued Columbiana as they committed three first-inning errors to give Lisbon a 2-0 lead that they would not relinquish, holding on for a 4-2 victory Monday at Firestone Park.

Shaky defense continued to hurt the Clippers through the third inning allowing the Blue Devils to open up a 4-0 lead.   The big blow in the third was a double by Justin Sweeney who had two hits on the day. Lisbon played solidly and went to the seventh with a 4-0 lead before the Clippers finally broke through against Bell.  

After scoring two runs and loading the bases with none out fueled by base hits from Evan Kenneally and Matt Mazei, the Clippers faced Sweeney in relief.  The rally abruptly ended with a double play ball back to the pitcher and strikeout.

Franken went five innings, allowing one earned run and just two hits while striking out seven and walking one.  Bell went six innings plus, allowing two runs and 4 hits while striking out six and walking four.

The teams face each other in Lisbon on Tuesday at 5:00.

 

**Written by YSN’s Voice of the Clippers, Mark Franken**

GEHRING SHUTS OUT EAGLES, RAIDERS SAIL TO A WIN

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Jake Gehring didn’t allow a single run against Hubbard, throwing a complete game shutout and leading the Raiders to a 3-0 victory on Monday night.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Jake Gehring struck out 13, while Joey Barr sat down six.

The Raiders got on the board in the first inning.  Jake Gehring singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.

A double by Evan Jarvis in the first inning was a positive for Hubbard.

Jake Gehring took the win for the Raiders. He surrendered zero runs on four hits over seven innings, striking out 13.

Barr took the loss for Hubbard. He went seven innings, allowing three runs on five hits and striking out six.

Jake Gehring, Dylan Dominguez, Trey Pancake, Jard Bajerski, and Josh Stear all had one hit to lead Raiders.  Raiders didn’t commit a single error in the field. Jared Bajerski had the most chances in the field with 13.  Raiders tore up the base paths, as two players stole at least two bases. Jared Bajerski led the way with two.

FITZGERALD LEADS THE WAY IN REBELS WIN OVER POTTERS

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EAST LIVERPOOL, OH- East Liverpool fell behind early and couldn’t come back in an 11-4 loss to Crestview on Saturday. Crestview took the lead on a stolen base in the second inning.  Crestview pulled away for four runs in the second inning, where the Rebs scored on a past ball during McGoogan‘s at-bat. Then McGoogan singled to keep the carousel moving.

After Crestview scored two runs in the top of the sixth, East Liverpool answered with two of their own. Crestview scored when James Fitzgerald doubled on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs. East Liverpool then answered when Caleb Learn grounded out, scoring a run and Derek Klein singled on a 0-2 count, scoring another.

Isaac Ricketts was the winning pitcher for Crestview. He allowed one hit and one run over three innings, striking out three. Carter Blakeman and Joey Hawkins entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Kamren Klakos took the loss for the Potters. He surrendered six runs on ten hits over three innings, striking out one.  Klakos went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead the team in hits.

Crestview racked up 15 hits on the day. Fitzgerald, Blakeman, Keith Berger, and Devin Turvey each collected multiple hits for Crestview.

 

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FALCONS FLY IN WEEKEND DOUBLEHEADER

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AUSTINTOWN, OH- The Fitch Falcons are the hottest team in high school baseball at the moment.  They continued their run through their schedule on Saturday with a twin-billing.  First against Lakeview, followed by Niles.

In the first game, Lorenzo Russo and Bobby Cavalier led the way for the Falcons with 2 hits and 2 RBI’s each. Trey Giannini and Alarik Sierra both had 2 hits as well. On the mound for Fitch, Josh Corll threw the complete game, striking out 5 and allowing 3 runs.

PHOTO CREDIT: PATTY BOKESCH

In Game 2, once again Lorenzo Russo and Alarik Sierra led the way for Fitch, both going 3 for 3 with an RBI apiece.

Bobby Cavalier also racked on 3 RBI’s and Joe Remish added 2 RBI’s as well. On the mound for Fitch, Jake Lawrence picked up the win, throwing 4 and 1/3 innings, striking out 5, allowing 3 hits and 2 earned runs.

 

**Contributions from Joe Chepke and austintownathletics.com**

WILDCATS WILD BATS JET PAST AQUINAS

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STRUTHERS, OH- Jared Laczko threw a shutout to lead Struthers past Aquinas 11-0 on Saturday.  Jacob McQueen collected four hits in four at-bats to help lead Struthers to victory. McQueen doubled in the first, singled in the second, doubled in the third, and singled in the fourth.

In the first inning, Struthers got their offense kick started when Anthony Monaco singled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run.  Struthers kept it going when they put up six runs in the third inning. JD Hall, McQueen, Monaco, Laczko, and Billy Opritza each drove in runs during the inning.

Laczko earned the win for Struthers. He went five innings, allowing zero runs on one hit, striking out seven and walking one.  Jacob Stephens took the loss for Aquinas. He went two and two-thirds innings, allowing nine runs on 11 hits, striking out two and walking one.

The Wildcats lived up to their billing as they racked up 15 hits on the day. McQueen, Monaco, Brandon Breznai, and Rob Tomko all had multiple hits.   McQueen led the team with four hits in four at-bats.

Mitchell went 1-for-2 at the plate to lead Aquinas in hits. Aquinas was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Max Kaczynski made the most plays with four.

 

 

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RESERVE BLANKS THE CLIPPERS

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COLUMBIANA, OH- Western Reserve (5-0) turned a close game into a 10-0 defeat of Columbiana (3-3) on Saturday afternoon at Legion Field.  Columbiana trailed by a 3-0 score heading into the 7th inning, but the Blue Devils were able to add 7 runs in the frame to pull away.

Western Reserve took and an early 2-0 lead but was only able to add one more in the next 5 frames as the Clippers were solid defensively turning two inning-ending double plays to keep the score within reach.  Riley McElwain (0-1) got the start and gave up 3 runs over 4 innings.

PHOTO CREDIT: LOWELL SPENCER

Offensively, the Clippers mustered 6 hits on the afternoon.  Brady Dixon led the way as he was 3-3 on the day.  Chase Franken, Wayne Davis, and Tyler Andersen also collected hits for Columbiana.

After an off day on Sunday, Columbiana will be back in action Monday as the Clippers host Lisbon in a key EOAC contest.  First pitch is scheduled for 5 PM.

LATE SCORE SCORNS LAKEVIEW

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CHAGRIN FALLS, OH- Friday’s game against Chagrin Falls was a heartbreaker for Lakeview, as they lost the lead late in a 3-2 defeat. The game was tied at two with Chagrin Falls batting in the bottom of the sixth when Chagrin came through in the clutch on a sac fly go-ahead run.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Chagrin Falls pitchers struck out five, while Lakeview sat down three.

Chagrin Falls started off by taking a lead in the second inning, but Lakeview evened things up at two in the top of the third.  The Bulldogs scored one run when Brendon Kilpatrick doubled.

Kilpatrick took the loss for Lakeview.  He surrendered one run on one hit over one inning, striking out one.  Clay Lazzari started the game for the Dogs. He went five innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and striking out two.

Offensively, Lakeview scattered six hits in the game. Austin Vogt and Nick Demonica each racked up multiple hits for the Bulldogs. Demonica and Vogt each collected two hits to lead the team.

 

 

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BUCKEYE LOCAL SWEEPS SERIES AGAINST BEAVERS

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RAYLAND, OH- Beaver Local fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 10-0 loss to Buckeye Local on Friday. Buckeye Local scored on a single by Watt, a single by Hertier, and a single by Christian in the first inning.  The Beaver Local Varsity struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Buckeye Local, giving up ten runs.

In the first inning, Buckeye Local got their offense started. Watt drove in one when he singled.

Kelley led the Buckeye Local to victory on the mound. He surrendered zero runs on two hits over five innings, striking out three and walking zero.  Jordan Mick took the loss for Beaver Local Varsity. He lasted four innings, allowing six hits and ten runs while striking out two.

Ryan Cunningham and Agnew were the lone contributors to the hit column on Friday Night for the Beavers.

Buckeye Local had seven hits in the game. Burkett and Watt each managed multiple hits for Buckeye Local. Buckeye Local was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Watt made the most plays with six.

 

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TIGERS POUNCE ON LISBON EARLY TO SNAP STREAK

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NEW MIDDLETOWN, OH- Lisbon watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 10-5 loss to Springfield on Friday. Springfield scored on a double by Chris Thompson in the first inning and a groundout by Brannon Brungard in the second inning.  Springfield pulled away for good with two runs in the second inning. In the second Brungard contributed an RBI groundout to keep the Devils at bay.

It was Springfield scoring five runs in the third inning that sealed the deal for the Tigers. The offensive firepower by Springfield was led by Drew Clark, John Slike, Brungard, and AJ Stallsmith, who each had RBIs in the inning.

Clark was the winning pitcher for Springfield. He went three innings, allowing two runs on five hits and striking out three. Noah Barrett, Mitchell Seymour, and Ryan McFadden all put in work in relief out of the bullpen, steering their team towards the victory.  Garrett Cox took the loss for Lisbon. He surrendered one run on one hit over one and one-third innings, walking zero.  Tyler Graham started the game for The Devils. He lasted three innings, allowing eight hits and nine runs while striking out one

Lisbon did have some offensive pop and socked one home run on the day. Blake Reynolds went deep in the seventh inning.   The Blue Devils saw the ball well on the day, racking up eight hits in the game.  Reynolds, Logan Bell, and Tyler Toot each had multiple hits for Lisbon. Reynolds led the team with three hits in four at-bats.  Springfield totaled ten hits. Stallsmith, Slike, and Thompson each racked up multiple hits for Springfield.

 

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CLIPPERS CONQUER CATS

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COLUMBIANA, OH-  Columbiana defeated Struthers 6-4 at Firestone Park on cool, soggy Legion field Friday night.  Evan Kenneally held the Wildcats to one run through four innings to get the win. He also singled and scored the game’s first run giving the Clippers a lead they would not relinquish.  

Hunter Stellato lost his command in the fourth allowing the Clippers to score three runs to open up a 5-1 lead.  Stellato may have also been the key at-bat of the contest. With the bases loaded and one out in the fourth and the Wildcats trailing 2-1, he hit the ball sharply but right at the Clipper shortstop, Chase Franken.  Franken’s flip to Ryan Fahs and the relay to Matt Mazei at first was in time to squelch the rally.

Franken collected two hits including a double for the Clippers while Zach Pleska, Fahs, and Michael Ginocchi also had hits.  Robert Tomko had two knocks for the Wildcats.

The Clippers (3-2) are back in action at Firestone tomorrow as they host the Western Reserve Blue Devils at 2 p.m.

 

**Written by YSN’s Voice of the Clippers, Mark Franken**