RAIDERS REMAIN PERFECT; BLANK JEFFERSON

CANFIELD, OH- South Range is firing on all cylinders right out of the gate in 2023.  South Range defeated Jefferson 10-0 on Wednesday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout.

In the first inning, the Raiders got their offense started when Nick Plunkett singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.

South Range then put up five runs in the third inning and the offensive barrage was led by Logan Baxter, Shumate, and Shane Lindstrom, who each had RBIs in the inning.

One bright spot for Jefferson Area Varsity Falcons was a double by Lambert in the fourth inning.

Raider Sophomore Tyson Tarajack took the win for South Range. The right-hander surrendered zero runs on one hit over four innings, striking out five. Shumate threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Toby Dickson took the loss for Jefferson. Dickson went three innings, allowing seven runs on eight hits, striking out three, and walking zero.

South Range tallied ten hits in the game. Lindstrom, Baxter, Plunkett, and Billy Skripac all collected multiple hits for the Raiders. Lindstrom led South Range Varsity Raiders with three hits in three at-bats.

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CANFIELD RUSHES PAST THE RAIDERS

By Michael Wolfgang

WARREN, OHIO – Canfield baseball opened up their season looking sharp as they shut out Warren Harding by way of a comfortable 7-0 final score.

The pitching really set the tone the entire game for Canfield as they got a combined shutout from pitchers Ben Slanker and Jameson Beck. Beck got the win for the Cardinals with his final stat line reading one hit allowed, zero runs given up, and striking out seven batters through the five inning outing.

The big scoring inning for Canfield came in the top of the seventh after Jack Davis and Logan Cayavec and a Michael Patellis double drove the runners in. Cayavec led the team in hits going three for four on the night.

Canfield and Warren Harding will face off again on Wednesday night at 4:30 p.m. This time the Cardinals will be the home team.

BULLDOGS GIVE MURRAY WIN NUMBER 300

HUBBARD, OHIO – Poland Seminary showed their offensive firepower in route to a 9-2 win Tuesday against Hubbard.

The Bulldogs scored five runs in the fourth inning with Dominic Elia, Teagan McCurdy, Chris Denney, Ryan Dilullo, and Aiden Thompson all driving in runs. Bryce Barringer and Matt Boccieri each tallied up multiple hits. 

Elia took the ball for Poland, lasting five innings only giving up one hit and two runs striking out nine Hubbard batters. Poland also showed their ability to play solid defense, not committing any errors. In this solid win over Hubbard.

Poland coach Richard Murray recorded his 300th career win. Poland will be back on the diamond Wednesday against Hubbard again, this time in Poland with first pitch at 5:00 p.m.

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SPARTANS SUPPLY PLENTY OF POWER

COLUMBIANA, OHIO- The Boardman Spartans grabbed an early lead on its way to a 14-2 victory over the Heartland Christian Lions Varsity on Tuesday.

The Spartans got things started early when they scored on an error and a sacrifice fly by Luke Leonard in the first inning. Boardman secured the victory thanks to ten runs in the second inning. The offensive onslaught came from singles by Ben Herrmann, Grayson Eicher, and Caleb Satterfield, a walk by Gavin Hyde, a groundout by Leonard, an error on a ball put in play by Herrmann, and a double by Dylan Barrett.

Hyde pitched the Spartans to victory as he lasted three innings, allowing one hit and one run while striking out six. Kevin Pekkanen and Dom Lombardo entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Drew Walker took the loss for Heartland Christian Lions. The southpaw allowed seven hits and 11 runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out one.

 

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WARRIORS USE BIG INNING TO PULL AWAY

By Michael Wolfgang 

BELOIT, OHIO – West Branch started off their season with a bang Tuesday night, thanks to an all around performance they took down Cardinal Mooney 11-1.

West Branch opened up the scoring in the first inning, however the fourth inning was the big one as the Warriors erupted for five runs. Hunter Shields, Aaron Tucker, and Boston Mulinix all had two hits a piece as the team totaled nine hits. Beau Alazaus went the distance on the mound, pitching five innings, allowing eight hits and only one earned run. Alazaus also drove in two runs on offense.

West Branch will be back at it tomorrow for a road contest against Ursuline. First pitch will be thrown at 5:00 p.m.

RESERVE RAGES BACK ON THE RAMS

STRUTHERS, OHIO- A walk-off left the Mineral Ridge Rams on the wrong end of a 5-4 defeat to Western Reserve on Tuesday. The game was tied at four with Western Reserve batting in the bottom of the seventh when a sacrifice bunt by Brock Wellman scored one run for to secure them their first win of the season.

The Rams started the scoring first when Jack Gillie drove in a run with a single. It was in the bottom of the sixth inning that Western Reserve started to heat up as they scored 3 runs to tie the score up at 4.

The offensive firepower by Western Reserve was led by Jack Darney and Connor Jones, all driving in runs in the bottom of the sixth. Vance Story also had a productive day at the plate as he went 3-for-4 to lead in hits.

Hunter Stacy started the game on the mound for Western Reserve and allowed two hits and two runs over four innings and as well as striking out 7 men at the plate. Brayden Saunders was named the winning pitcher as he went one inning allowing zero runs, one hit, striking out two, and walking one.

Trey Rigley started the game for the Rams. Rigley allowed four hits and four runs over five and a third innings, striking out nine in the losing effort.

The Rams will be back in action when they take on Niles this Friday. Western Reserve will also be on the road when they take on Southern this Thursday.

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INDIANS BATS HAVE A DAY

By Michael Wolfgang 

SALINEVILLE, OHIO – On a day that was filled with rain and cloudy skies, the Southern Indians made it rain on Leetonia Monday night, blowing out the Bears 10-0.

Powering Southern to 10 runs on seven hits was Brady Ketchum who had three hits driving in six runs. Southern lacked the long ball in this game, but they had three other players that helped Ketchum drive in runs including Aiden Spahlinger, Chuck McCulley, and Mason Pitts who each had one hit and one run batted in. Spahlinger started the game on the mound for Southern where he gave up the lone hit for Leetonia. Spahlinger went two innings, followed by McCulley and Pitts who each also went two innings, not allowing any hits. Southern will get back on the field this

Thursday as they will welcome in Western Reserve. First pitch is slated for 5:00 p.m.

FALCONS PULL OFF INCREDIBLE COMEBACK

AUSTINTOWN OH- Austintown Fitch took their game in dramatic walk-off fashion on Monday night, thanks to a walk-off double at the end of the game to topple Howland Tigers. Fitch was down 10-1 in the bottom of the seventh inning when they came all the way back, the victory capped off by a Rocco DiFlorio double on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs.

Both offenses were strong at the plate as the Falcons collected five hits and Howland eight in the high-scoring affair

Nik Kyprianou took the win for the Falcons. The lefthander allowed one hit and zero runs over one inning, striking out two and walking one. Frank Pugliese and John Darnley entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Brenden Ray started the game for the Tigers. The lefthander went six innings, allowing one run on two hits and striking out five.

Mason Petridis started the game for Fitch. The righty went four and two-thirds innings, allowing four runs on four hits and striking out seven

Howland racked up eight hits on the day. Robert Gumino, and Nick Leasure managed multiple hits. Nick Lewis went 3-for-5 at the plate to lead the Tigers in hits.

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RAIDERS SHINE THROUGH THE CLOUDS ON OPENING DAY

Austintown-Fitch  lost the lead late in a 9-4 defeat to South Range on Saturday. The game was tied at two with South Range batting in the top of the fifth when Gavin Nagy homered on a 2-1 count, scoring three runs.

In the top of the fourth inning, South Range tied things up at two when Blake Jeffries doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

South Range scored three runs in the seventh inning. Jeffries and Joey Aey powered the scoring with RBIs.

Konnor Brogan was the winning pitcher for South Range. Brogan surrendered two runs on three hits over four innings, striking out three. Aey threw three innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Jack Knight led things off on the hill for the Falcons. The pitcher allowed zero hits and one run over two innings, striking out four and walking one. Carter Owens, Nik Kyprianou, and Steve Palmer each contributed in relief for Fitch.

The Falcons racked up seven hits on the day. Jackson Cheeks and Rocco DiFlorio each racked up multiple hits. DiFlorio and Cheeks each managed two hits to lead the offense.

South Range saw the ball well, racking up eight hits in the game. Jeffries, Tyson Tarajack, and Nagy all managed multiple hits.

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SCRAPPERS RELEASE 2023 SCHEDULE

NILES, OH – The Mahoning Valley Scrappers, in conjunction with Major League Baseball and
Prep Baseball Report announced today the schedule for the 2023 season. The 2023 season will
feature eighty games, with forty Scrappers home games at Eastwood Field. The Mahoning
Valley Scrappers are set to open the 2023 season at Eastwood Field on Thursday, June 1 against
the West Virginia Black Bears. Opening Night will also feature fan favorites Buck Night and postgame
fireworks. The 25th Anniversary Scrappers season will bring nine Fireworks Nights, five
Buck Nights, premium giveaways and much more to be announced!
The MLB Draft League features six founding members (Frederick Keys, Mahoning Valley
Scrappers, State College Spikes, Trenton Thunder, West Virginia Black Bears, and Williamsport
Crosscutters) and provides an unparalleled fan and development experience that features
former Major Leaguers and professional players as managers and coaches.
Mahoning Valley Scrappers ticket packages and sponsorship opportunities are on sale now. To
view the complete 2023 Scrappers schedule and early bird ticket packages available, visit
mvscrappers.com or contact the front office at 330-505-0000.