HIGGINBOTTHAM LEADS FALCONS PAST HOWLAND

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AUSTINTOWN, OH- Austintown-Fitch put up seven runs in the sixth on its way to a 13-1 victory over Howland on Tuesday.

Howland got things moving in the first inning. Anthony Massucci drove in one when he singled.

Fitch pulled away for good with six runs in the second inning. In the second Derek Franken singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run, Bobby Cavalier singled on a 1-2 count, scoring two runs, and Lorenzo Russo singled on a 3-2 count, scoring two runs.

Devin Higginbottham got the win for Austintown-Fitch. He went five innings, allowing one run on five hits and striking out six.

Braden Gebhardt led things off on the mound for Howland. He lasted two innings, allowing six hits and six runs while striking out two. Frankie Manios threw four innings in relief.

Fitch totaled nine hits. Cavalier, Russo, and Franken each had multiple hits for the Dirty Birds. Cavalier led the team with three hits in four at-bats. Fitch also stole six bases during the game as two players stole more than one. Cavalier led the way with three.

Jared Mindek went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Howland in hits.

 

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FAHS PITCHES GEM, CLIPPERS DENT TORONTO ARMOR

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TORONTO, OH- Ryan Fahs (3-1) pitched a complete game gem to help the Columbiana Clippers (7-6, 5-2 EOAC) down the Toronto Red Knights 7-3 on Tuesday afternoon.  Fahs scattered 5 hits giving up 3 runs (2 earned) while striking out 2.

The Clippers struck first when Chase Franken would score on Fahs RBI single to give Columbiana the early 1-0 lead.  Franken had reached on an infield single and after stealing two bases would score on the Fahs hit.  Toronto struck back for two in the bottom of the frame but some solid defense helped keep the Red Knights from mounting a big inning and kept the score at 2-1.

In the third inning, Fahs would reach on an error and Brady Dixon singled.  After a perfectly executed sacrifice bunt by Evan Kenneally the Clippers had runners at 2nd and 3rd with one out.  A couple of wild pitches allowed both Fahs and Dixon to score giving the Clippers the lead for good.

Columbiana would tack on 1 more in the fourth, but the dagger came in the sixth inning.  With runners on first and second and the score 4-2, Dixon hit a 2 out ball off the fence in left center plating a pair of runs and extending the Clipper lead.  Kenneally would follow Dixon’s double with an RBI single and that is all Columbiana would need en route to victory.

On the day, Columbiana collected 7 hits including 2 by Franken and Dixon.

Columbiana will be back in action as the Red Knights will pay a visit to finish off the series.  First pitch at Legion Field is scheduled for 5:30 PM Wednesday.

RHODES, SALEM BLANK MINERVA

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SALEM, OH- Despite having a stellar season on the mound for Sophomore pitcher Lane Rhodes, boasting a 1.4 ERA and 27 strikeouts, the Quakers had failed to give the right-hander any run support in any of his 5 starts; until Tuesday.

After a 1, 2, 3 inning for Rhodes and the Salem defense, the Quakers erupted for 5 runs in the bottom of the frame giving Rhodes all the run support he would need to finally earn his first win as a varsity starter. Salem would add 2 more in the second, 2 in the fourth and 1 in the fifth capped off with an at-bat by who else but Lane Rhodes.

The Quaker offense scored 10 runs on 15 hits and saw 4 players with multi-hit games. Rhodes led the way at the plate as well with 3 hits, including 1 double and 3 RBI’s. Yet another sophomore Nick Coletta had 3 hits of his own to match his 3 RBI’s. Junior Joey Watson and senior Adam Wilson had 2 hits each hitting run-scoring doubles.

The Quakers remain undefeated at home running their record at The Ray (Ray Reisbeck Field) to 5-0. Salem is now 7-8 overall and 4-3 in the EBC. They will be back in action on Wednesday as they travel to Minerva for an EBC rematch against the Lions. First pitch is set for 5 pm.

 

*Contributed by Mike Debarr, salemathletics.org

VANCE DEALS ANOTHER GEM, BULLDOGS BLANK TRIBE

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NEW WATERFORD, OH- Another outing.  Another goose egg for East Palestine Freshman, Cooper Vance.  Vance didn’t allow a single run against Southern, throwing a complete game shutout and leading East Palestine to a 2-0 victory on Tuesday.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Vance struck out seven, while Southern pitchers sat down one.  East Palestine opened up scoring in the second inning, when Vance singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run.

A single by Glover in the second inning was a positive for Southern.

Vance earned the victory on the pitcher’s mound for East Palestine. He surrendered zero runs on four hits over seven innings, striking out seven and walking zero.

Pratt took the loss for Southern. He surrendered two runs on three hits over five and a third innings, striking out one.

Vance, Brock Cheurco, and Dalton Vance each collected one hit to lead the Bulldogs.

 

 

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BEARS DENIED BY LISBON

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LISBON, OH- A seven-run fourth inning led Lisbon to a 13-1 victory on Tuesday.  Logan Bell, Josh Entrikin, Nick Mundy, Grant Underwood, and Damien McCormick powered the big inning with RBIs.

The Blue Devils got on the board in the first inning when Entrikin grounded out, scoring one run.

Bell earned the win for Lisbon. He allowed two hits and one run over four innings, striking out 13 and walking one. Entrikin threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Sefton Houlette took the loss for Leetonia. He allowed ten hits and 13 runs over three and two-thirds innings, striking out one.

Lisbon tallied 11 hits in the game. Blake Reynolds, Bell, and Mundy each managed multiple hits for the Blue Devils. Mundy, Bell, and Reynolds each collected two hits to lead Lisbon.

Leetonia tallied five hits. Toby Heckman and Brock Simpson all had multiple hits for Leetonia.

 

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BRUINS BOP POTTERS ON SENIOR NIGHT

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EAST LIVERPOOL, OH- East Liverpool watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 13-1 loss to Brooke on Tuesday. Brooke scored on a single by Garrett in the first inning.

The Potters struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Brooke, giving up 13 runs.

Brooke scored seven runs in the fourth inning. Thompson, Jezierski, Billiard, Bates, and Langley all drove in runs in the frame. Bailey earned the victory on the pitcher’s mound for Brooke. He allowed two hits and zero runs over four innings, striking out five. Jezierski threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Kamren Klakos took the loss for East Liverpool.  He lasted three innings, allowing nine hits and six runs while striking out two and walking one. Cory Weyand, Caleb Learn, and Blaize Davis each collected one hit to lead the Potters.

Brooke racked up 15 hits on the day. Langley, Shorts, Lilly, Jezierski, Thompson, and Bates all managed multiple hits for Brooke. Langley led Brooke with three hits in three at-bats.

 

 

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FITCH STAYS HOT, MERCY RUNS TIGERS

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AUSTINTOWN, OH- Christian Myers led the way for Fitch, going 3 for 4 with a double, triple, and a walk-off home run. Alarik Sierra and TJ Piroch added 2 hits apiece for Fitch.

Patrick Coleman threw the complete game while allowing just 2 runs on 4 hits, and he was aided by great defense by Fitch’s left fielder, Lorenzo Russo.

Fitch improves to 12-4 (6-1 in AAC play) on the season.

 

*Contributed by Jack Chepke and austintownathletics.com

LADY EAGLES CLAW THEIR WAY TO VICTORY OVER MATHEWS

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MATHEWS, OH- Hubbard snatched the lead late in the game in an 11-5 victory over Mathews on Friday. The game was tied at five with the Lady Eagles batting in the top of the fifth when an error scored one run for Hubbard.

Hubbard got things moving in the first inning, when Jackie Adler singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.  Hubbard scored three runs in the seventh inning. Hubbard batters contributing to the big inning included Grace Narkum, Sydney Bowser, and Haley Croyle, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Narkum took the win for Hubbard. She surrendered five runs on four hits over six and two-thirds innings, striking out six.

Becca Landis took the loss for Mathews. She went five innings, allowing seven runs on 14 hits, striking out two and walking one.

Hubbard hit one home run on the day. Bowser went deep in the seventh inning.  Hubbard tallied 20 hits in the game. Hannah Kist, Bowser, Emily Filicky, Croyle, Kellsie Leshnak, Narkum, and Adler each racked up multiple hits for the Lady Eagles. Kist led the team with four hits in five at-bats.

Ashley Deans went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Mathews in hits.

 

 

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KILPATRICK DRIVES IN FOUR, LAKEVIEW STEALS THEIR WAY TO WIN OVER LIBERTY

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CORTLAND, OH- Brendon Kilpatrick was bad news for opposing pitchers on Friday, driving in four on three hits to lead Lakeview past Liberty 11-1 on Friday. Kilpatrick drove in runs on a double in the fourth and a single in the fifth.

Lakeview secured the victory thanks to six runs in the fourth inning. Kilpatrick, Jake Wilms, and Kevin Ellsworth-Myers each had RBIs in the frame.

Clay Lazzari got the win for Lakeview. He surrendered one run on one hit over five innings, striking out seven.

Lakeview collected 13 hits on the day. Kilpatrick, Lazzari, Ellsworth-Myers, and Wilms all had multiple hits for the Bulldogs. Kilpatrick went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Lakeview in hits. The Bulldogs also tore up the base paths, as three players stole at least two bases. Matthew McRoberts led the way with three.

 

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BASH AT THE BEACH: QUAKERS CONQUER MOUNT TABOR

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MYRTLE BEACH, SC- Despite allowing three runs in the sixth inning, Salem defeated Mount Tabor 6-3 on Friday. The offensive onslaught by Mount Tabor was led by Kronin and Craver, all driving in runs in the inning.

The Quakers got things moving in the first inning, when Senior, Adam Wilson doubled, scoring one run.  Salem also tallied three runs in the fourth inning.

Seth Seddon led things off on the mound for Salem. He lasted seven innings, allowing two hits and three runs while striking out five.

Stoppenhagen started the game for Mount Tabor. He went four innings, allowing six runs on five hits and striking out one. Daniels threw three innings in relief.

Salem had one ball leave the yard on the day. Joey Watson went yaya in the third inning for the Quakers.  Wilson led Salem Quakers Varsity with two hits in four at-bats.

 

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