RAIDERS ROLL THROUGH DOUBLEHEADER AT RIPKEN

MYRTLE BEACH, SC- The South Range Baseball team kept rolling on Tuesday, as they were presented an opportunity to play in a doubleheader before a well-deserved off day on Wednesday.  The Raiders knew there was business to be handled, and it was handled indeed with great pitching and timely hitting throughout both contests.

In the first matchup, South Range locked horns with North Central, and Raider Ace, Billy Skripac took the bump.  The right-hander went the distance and struck out double-digit Knights en route to the 3-1 victory.

Leading the way for the Raider offense were Joey Aey, Gaven Nagy, and Tyson Tarajack who each went 2 for 3.  Nick Plunkett and Shane Lindstrom would both drive in runs in the first contest to seal the win for South Range.  Dylan Smesko would snag a pair of steals along the way as well.

In the second game, Shane Lindstrom would lead the offense with a home run (first career) and 4 RBI’s in a 13-3 win over Bowling Green.  Tyson Tarajack was beyond outstanding on the mound for South Range in his start on the hill.

South Range will return to action on Thursday against the Abbeville Panthers at 11am

JAYS GO ON THE ROAD AND EVEN THE SERIES

MCDONALD OH- Jackson Milton got out to a five-run lead in the third inning and held on for a 7-5 victory over McDonald on Tuesday. McDonald scored five runs in the failed comeback. Avery Mayle, Carson Klase, Joe Skowron, and Nolan Agler all picked up RBIs in the rally.

The Blue Jays opened up scoring in the first inning, when Aaren Romigh doubled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run.

Jackson Milton tallied three runs in the second inning. They scored its runs on a single by Romigh.

Billy Sloan was credited with the victory for the Jays. The righty surrendered five runs on five hits over seven innings, striking out 11.

Skowron started the game for McDonald. The hurler went two-thirds of an inning, allowing three runs on four hits

Jackson Milton racked up 12 hits. Dominic Krol, Owen McDevitt, Romigh, and Sloan each had multiple hits. Sloan, Romigh, McDevitt, and Krol each managed two hits to lead the offense

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CANFIELD GRABS ANOTHER SPRING BREAK WIN

MYRTLE BEACH SC- Canfield defeated Highland Regional 14-4 on Tuesday thanks in part to Scottie Eaton, who drove in four runners. Eaton drove in runs on a double in the third and a single in the fourth.

Canfield scored seven runs in the fourth inning. The offensive onslaught was led by Zain Jadallah, Eaton, Jack Davis, and AJ Havrilla, all driving in runs in the inning.

Noah Anzevino was the winning pitcher for the Cardinals. The righty lasted four innings, allowing four hits and four runs while striking out four. Stephen Maszczak threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Canfield collected eight hits on the day. Eaton and Jadallah all collected multiple hits. Jadallah and Eaton all had two hits to lead cube offense. Canfield tore up the base paths, as two players stole at least two bases. Ethan Prout led the way with two.

Canfield is back in action in Myrtle on Wednesday as they take on Bishop Ireton at 1:30.

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LABRAE WINS SIXTH STRAIGHT

By Michael Wolfgang 

 

NEWTON FALLS, OHIO – A good old fashioned pitchers duel was what propelled LaBrae to a 2-0 win over Newton Falls on Tuesday night.

Both teams brought it on the mound with strong performances, but LaBrae did a little bit more than the Tigers offensively to snatch the win. Dylan Simpson was shined on the hill for LaBrae as he surrendered zero runs on five hits with three strikeouts over his complete game shutout.

Despite Newton Falls out hitting LaBrae, the Vikings found ways to push runs across with Nate Golder and Dylan Swaton coming home to score the two runs.

LaBrae will look to extend its winning streak to seven games on Wednesday as they will be the road team in Lordstown against the Red Devils at 5:00 p.m.

EAGLES TAKE CARE OF NILES

NILES, OHIO- The Hubbard Eagles swept the regular season series against Niles with a  6-2 win.

Hubbard  got things moving in the first inning as Andrew Kali grounded out, scoring one run. In the bottom of the first inning, Niles tied things up at one when Landon Turner singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run. After Hubbard scored one run in the top of the seventh,

Niles answered with one of their own.  Hubbard scored again when Johnny Reyes’s sac fly scored one run then Hubbard pulled away for good with three runs in the fourth inning.  In the fourth Ryan Murray was hit by a pitch, driving in a run and Braydon Songer singled on a 2-2 count, scoring two more runs.

Kali took the win for Hubbard. The righthander surrendered two runs on five hits over seven innings, striking out six.

Sam Perrone led things off on the hill for Niles as he surrendered six runs on eight hits over seven innings, striking out eight.

Hubbard will look for their third win in a row when they take on Harding on Friday at 5:00pm. Niles will return to play on Thursday when they take on the visiting United Golden Eagles at 5:00pm. 

 

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WILDCATS PULL OFF FANTASTIC COMEBACK

By Eric Hughes 

Struthers comes back to beat Girard, 7-6, after trailing 6-3 going into the bottom of the 7th inning the Wildcats never said die.

Struthers went into the second inning with a 2-0 lead, but Girard catching fire on offense and a few Struthers errors made the Cats fall behind early.

The bottom of the 7th started with Chance Laczko and Alec Gryzb reaching base on errors, then Grady Moore being walked to load the bases.  Michael Scavnicky then drove one to right field to bring 3 runners home to tie it 6-6, followed by Anthony Pastella driving one to right field also to bring Scavnicky home for the win.

Chance Laczko went 2-4 and was called into relieve on the mound in the 5th inning, only giving up a couple of hits and one run, which was enough for Struthers’ offense to work with late.

Struthers returns to the field on Wednesday as they take on another NE8 foe Lakeview.  Girard will have the rest of spring break off before they meet up with Hubbard at home on Monday.

MONDAY NIGHT BELONGS TO THE TIGERS

 

LEETONIA, OHIO- Howland defeated Leetonia 25-0 on Monday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Anthony Marimpietri struck out Evan Rosko to finish off the game.

Howland opened up scoring in the first inning, when Brenden Ray singled on a 2-0 count, scoring two runs. Howland tallied ten runs in the fourth inning. The Tigers’s big inning was driven by singles by Nick Leasure and Robert Gumino, an error on a ball put in play by Jak Kenney and Dominic Santee, a walk by Nicholas Lewis, a groundout by Massucci, and a double by Kenney.

A single by Tatym Finley in the first inning was a positive for the Leetonia Bears.

Braden Adams was the winning pitcher for Howland. The righthander surrendered zero runs on one hit over three innings, striking out eight and walking one. Marimpietri threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Finley led things off on the pitcher’s mound for Leetonia. The hurler allowed three hits and 12 runs over two and a third innings, striking out one. Rosko threw one and one-third innings in relief out of the bullpen.

 Leetonia will back in action when they take on United on Wednesday. Howland will go on the road to take on the Chardon Hilltoppers.

 

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EAGLES DO WHAT THEY DO BEST, FLY

HUBBARD, OHIO- The Hubbard Eagles win today’s contest against Niles,  7-2.

The Eagles opened up scoring in the first inning, when Tyler Wright drew a walk, scoring one run.

Michael Biro was on the hill for Hubbard. Biro lasted four innings, allowing four hits and two runs while striking out three.

Nick Clark was on the mound for Niles. Clark surrendered three runs on zero hits over one inning, striking out two.  Brady Court and Tyler Williams entered the game as relief, throwing three innings and two innings respectively.

Keegan Balla, Andrew Kali, Noah Adamson, Johnny Reyes, and Gabe Rusnak each managed one hit to lead Hubbard.

The Eagles didn’t commit a single error in the field. Wright had  six chances in the field, the most on the team. Hubbard and Mckinley will play one another again on Tuesday first pitch is set for 5:00. 

 

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SOUTH RANGE TAKES THRILLER IN MYRTLE

MYRTLE BEACH, SC- South Range snatched the lead late in the game in a 9-8 victory over Bay on Monday. The Raiders trailed 8-7 in the bottom of the fifth inning when Gaven Nagy singled on a 0-2 count, scoring two runs.

A five-run lead in the fourth inning was just enough for South Range to hold off Bay for the victory. The Rockets scored six runs in the failed comeback on an error, a walk by Billy Willmitch, a walk by Bird, a single by Buttone, and a single by Charlie Rodgers.

The Raiders captured the lead in the first inning. Logan Baxter drew a walk, scoring one run.

After Bay scored one run in the top of the third, South Range answered with one of their own. The Rockets scored when Chesterfield singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run. The Raiders then answered when Tyson Tarajack doubled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run.

South Range put up four runs in the fourth inning. Nick Plunkett, Billy Skripac, and Tarajack powered the big inning with RBIs.

Joe Aey got the win for South Range. The righty went two innings, allowing two runs on three hits and striking out three. Jake Shumate threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Carter Ormsby took the loss for the Rockets. Ormsby surrendered four runs on six hits over three innings, striking out two and walking zero.

Konnor Brogan started the game for South Range. Brogan surrendered six runs on three hits over four innings, striking out five Meade started the game for Bay. Meade went three innings, allowing five runs on four hits and striking out four

South Range racked up ten hits in the game. Nagy, Plunkett, and Tarajack each managed multiple hits for the Raiders. Tarajack, Plunkett, and Nagy each collected two hits to lead South Range Varsity Raiders.

South Range will be in action on Tuesday at the Ripken Experience in a double header at 11am, and 1:30 on YSN.

LAKEVIEW ROLLS OVER FALCONS

JEFFERSON, OH- Both offenses were strong in Lakeview’s 13-6 victory over Jefferson on Monday.

Lakeview tallied four runs in the sixth inning. The offensive firepower by the Bulldogs was led by Gino Lazzari, Alex Stowe, Matthew DeProfio, and Brandon Toot, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Jefferson scored three runs in the sixth inning. The Falcons’ big inning was driven by a walk by Kirkland Lambert, a groundout by Logan Saksa, and an error on a ball put in play by Luke Lambert.

Andrew Brown earned the victory on the hill for Lakeview. The ace allowed two hits and three runs over four innings, striking out six. Nolan Toth and Carter Doran entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Lambert took the loss for Jefferson. Lambert allowed eight hits and six runs over five innings, striking out four.

Lakeview collected 16 hits on the day. Lazzari, Stowe, Jason DeMonica, Nathan Paolucci, and DeProfio all had multiple hits for the Bulldogs. Stowe and Lazzari each managed three hits to lead Lakeview.