REBELS EVEN THE SCORE WITH LABRAE

COLUMBIANA, OHIO- There were runs aplenty on Wednesday as the Crestview Rebels defeated the LaBrae Vikings 8-6.

The Rebels collected 14 hits on the day as Max Hawkins, Jesse McKee, Braden Devine, Tyler Milhorn, and Josh Dragovich all managed multiple hits for the Rebels. Hawkins went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead the team in hits.

The Rebels got things moving in the first inning when they scored one run on a Ethan Feezle single.

LaBrae knotted the game up at two in the top of the third inning when Austin Rowe grounded out, scoring one run.

The Rebels pulled away for good with five runs in the fourth inning when Devine singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run, Milhorn doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring three runs, and McKee singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.

Drew Dattilio earned the victory on the hill for Rebels as he lasted three and two-thirds innings, allowing two hits and two runs while striking out four and walking zero.

Dylan Simpson led Labrae at the plate going 4 for 4 and also took the loss on the mound as he allowed 14 hits and eight runs over six innings, striking out three and walking one.

Crestview will take on non-conference opponent Bristol on Thursday at 5:00 while Labrae will look to get back to their winning ways when take on non-conference opponent Cardinal on Thursday at 5:00. 

 

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UNITED KEEPS THINGS ON LOCK DOWN

HANOVERTON, OHIO- Nevin Hahlen had all the right stuff on Wednesday for the United Eagles, allowing zero runs as United took down Southern by a score of 12-0.

United had eight hits in the game. Quentin Taylor, Ryan Keir, Knight, and Trent Newburn all had multiple hits.  Newburn, Knight, Keir, and Taylor each collected two hits to lead the Eagles at the plate.

The Eagles also tore up the base paths, as three players stole at least two bases with Brock Rhodes leading the way with two. Hahlen was the winning pitcher on the mound as the righty lasted five innings, allowing two hits and zero runs while striking out 11.

One bright spot for Southern was a single by Brown in the fourth inning. Colussy took the loss for Southern. The hurler went four innings, allowing 12 runs on eight hits and striking out one.

United will be back in action when they take on Heartland Christian of Friday. First pitch is scheduled at 5:00. Southern will try to turn things around when they travel to East Palestine on Monday. First pitch is scheduled for 5:00. 

 

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STRUTHERS HAS EVERYTHING CLICK

STRUTHERS, OHIO- Jefferson watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 10-0 loss to Struthers on Wednesday.

The Falcons struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing the Wildcats, giving up ten runs. The Wildcats were led by Chance Laczko, Olindo Pezzone, and Anthony Pastella as they each managed multiple hits.

Laczko led Struthers at the plate with three hits in three at bats. Alec Grzyb got the start for Struthers on the mound as the righty lasted five innings, allowing two hits and zero runs while striking out nine.

Toby Dickson led things off on the mound for Jefferson and went three innings, allowing eight runs on seven hits, striking out two and walking one. Tate Hudson threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Devin Salinas and Hanson each collected one hit to lead the Falcons at the plate. Jefferson and Struthers will face off against each other once again on Thursday at 5:00.   



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CARDINALS BATS POWER THROUGH

CANFIELD, OHIO- Canfield stole the lead late and defeated Howland 8-6 on Tuesday.

The game was tied at six with Canfield batting in the top of the eighth when Tanner Stricko singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run. Both offenses were strong at the plate as Canfield collected seven hits and Howland collected 11 in the high-scoring affair.

The Cardinals had their big inning when they notched five runs in the fifth inning as they were led by Zain Jadallah, Logan Cayavec, and Ethan Prout as they all moved runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Howland scored three runs in the seventh inning.  Howland’s big inning was driven by singles by Bode Biggin and Robert Gumino and a fielder’s choice by Nick Leasure.

Steve Bubon took the loss for Howland. The hurler lasted three innings, allowing four hits and three runs while striking out two and walking one.

Noah Anzevino started the game for Canfield. The righty lasted four and two-thirds innings, allowing seven hits and three runs while striking out one and walking one. Michael Patellis threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen before Jack Davis came in relief and was credited with the victory as the lefty lasted one and one-third innings, allowing one hit and zero runs while striking out three.

Luca Fronzaglio started the game for Howland as he allowed three hits and five runs over five innings, striking out five.

Howland will look to get back on track when they take on the visiting Warren G. Harding Raiders on Wednesday at 5:00 pm. Canfield will travel to Louisville on Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 11:00 am. 



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G-MEN PUT IT IN CRUISE CONTROL

GARRETTSVILLE, OHIO- The Garfield G-Men cruised to an easy victory over Campbell Memorial 16-2 on Tuesday.

The G-Men had their big innings with four runs in the second inning when Ian Hunt singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run and Jackson Sommer singled on a 2-0 count, scoring two runs. Then they put up six runs in the third inning. The offensive onslaught was led by Hunt, Brandyn Bogucki, Sommer, and Vinnie Grandizio, all driving in runs in the inning. Bogucki went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead the team in hits.

Sommer also led G-Men with three stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with 12 stolen bases. Aiden Hill got the win on the mound as the righthander went four innings, allowing two runs on two hits, striking out six and walking one.

  Leo Grandizio threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen. Josue Rodriguez took the loss for Memorial. The hurler surrendered 11 runs on four hits over two and a third innings, striking out one.

Garfield and Campbell will matchup with each other again on Thursday at 5:00 pm. 

 

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LABRAE TAKES THE WIN TO START PIVOTAL MVAC SERIES

LEAVITTSBURG, OHIO- The LaBrae Vikings took down the Crestview Rebels 5-2 as they captured their twelfth victory of the season.

Crestview fired up the offense in the first inning, when Ethan Feezle singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run. LaBrae answered quickly and pulled away for good with two runs in the third inning when Dylan Simpson’s sac fly scored one run and Brogan Collins singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run.

Landon Brunstetter led the Vikings at the plate with two hits in three at bats. Simpson led the Vikings with two stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with four stolen bases.

Brunstetter was also on the hill for LaBrae and allowed three hits and two runs over five innings, striking out four.

Feezle went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Crestview in hits and led things off on the pitcher’s mound as the bulldog lasted six innings, allowing six hits and five runs while striking out five.

Crestview will get another crack at Labrae on Wednesday at 5:00 pm. 




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A ROMIGH NO HITTER SEALS THE DEAL

By Matt Morrison 

NORTH JACKSON, OHIO- To be a part of a no-hitter can either be uplifting or upsetting. Aaren Romigh was on the uplifting side as he struck out twelve men at the plate in his no-hitter performance as Jackson-Milton took down Lowellville 6-0.

On the offensive side of things, the Blue Jays were led by multiple players who had one hit including Owen McDevitt, who drove in three runs with a double in the second inning.

The losing pitcher of the game Brady Bunofsky, who allowed 5 runs, 3 hits, and sat down 4 batters through three innings of work. Dylan Okular pitched three innings of relief for the Rockets as he allowed 1 hit, 1 run, and had 1 strikeout.

Jackson-Milton will look to remain dominant when they take on Lowellville once again on Wednesday at 5:00pm. 

CARDINALS NOT STOPPED BY THE COLD

By Michael Wolfgang 


CANFIELD, OHIO – Tough, hard fought conference games always make for exciting action on the field. Canfield grinded one out against one of their AAC opponents Monday night, taking down Howland 8-4.

Canfield fell behind early when Brenden Ray fought off an 0-2 pitch for a two-run, RBI double for Howland. After answering back with a run in the bottom of the first, Canfield ripped things open with a five-run bottom of the third. Michael Patellis and Zain Jaballah each doubled in two runs and Tanner Stricko singled on a 0-2 pitch which brought in the fifth run.

Patellis had the hot stick at the plate for Canfield, going 3-for-3 to lead his team in hits on the evening. Jameson Beck got the win on the hill. The right-hander gave up four runs, nine hits and struck out five through seven innings, bouncing back nicely after the 2 early runs by Howland in the first.

These two teams will go to battle again Tuesday night at the same location and same first pitch time at 5:00 p.m.

GARFIELD BRINGING THE HEAT

GARRETTSVILLE OH- Despite allowing three runs in the first inning, Garfield defeated Newton Falls 14-4 on Saturday. Newton Falls scored its runs on a fielder’s choice by Carter Rapczak.

Newton Falls opened up scoring in the first inning, when an error scored one run.

The G-Men pulled away for good with three runs in the second inning. In the second Brandyn Bogucki grounded out, scoring one run, an error scored one run, and Vinnie Grandizio singled on a 2-0 count, scoring one run.

The G-Men tallied five runs in the fifth inning. They put the pressure on, lead by singles by Eric Geddes, Grandizio, Tyler Lutz, Carter Bates, and Ian Hunt.

Geddes pitched the G-Men to victory. Geddes allowed seven hits and four runs over six innings, striking out ten and walking one.

Owen Gazda took the loss for Newton Falls. The pitcher allowed five hits and four runs over two innings, striking out two and walking one.

The G-Men totaled 17 hits. Geddes, Hunt, Aiden Hill, Grandizio, and Leo Grandizio each managed multiple hits. Geddes with three hits in four at bats.

Newton Falls scattered seven hits in the game. Rapczak and Trevor Ruscoe all collected multiple hits.

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WILDCATS BRING OUT THEIR CLAWS

By Michael Wolfgang 


STRUTHERS, OHIO – In a matchup in which both teams came in trying to gain some traction, Struthers got the best of Cardinal Mooney Saturday afternoon as they snatched a 4-0 victory.

The Struthers offense came out looking to take control early and they did just that. Michael Scavnicky singled an 0-2 pitch that scored two runs, giving Struthers the early 2-0 lead. Olindo Pezzone had himself an all around day in the diamond. First, Pezzone had an RBI which continued to a two run inning for the Wildcats in the bottom of the third.

However, the highlight for Pezzone was his complete game shutout, allowing only three hits, four strikeouts, and of course the zero runs allowed to come out as the winning pitcher. Anthony Pastella led the offense for Struthers, going 2-for-3 in the box and two hits.

Struthers will get back to work Tuesday night in Jefferson to take on one of their NE8 Conference foes and try to make it three wins in a row. First pitch is all set for 5:00 p.m.