LABRAE KEEPS THE GOOD TIMES GOING

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LaBrae Varsity Vikings were victorious against Champion 6-4 on Friday. The Vikings got on the board in the first inning after Austin Rowe singled, scoring one run.

Champion jumped back into the lead in the top of the third inning after Bradey Quinby singled, and Carter Chapin singled, each scoring one run.

LaBrae flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the third, scoring five runs on three hits to take a 6-2 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Brogan Collins that drove in two.

Dylan Simpson earned the win for LaBrae. He gave up four hits and two runs over three innings, striking out five and walking two. Landon Brunstetter pitched four innings in relief. He surrendered six hits and two runs while, striking out five and walking one.

Quinby took the loss for Champion. The starting pitcher went three innings, allowing six runs (five earned) on six hits, striking out two and walking three.

Collins drove the middle of the lineup, leading LaBrae  with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. Simpson, Collins, Owen Boone, Rowe, Brunstetter, and Keith Smallsreed each collected one hit.

Champion tallied 10 hits in the game. Zack Morris, Chapin, and Quinby each collected two hits. Chapin, Quinby, and Carson Fife each drove in one run.

POLAND UNLOADS ON THE DRAGONS

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By Matt Maher


POLAND, OH – If you wanted to watch baseball on Friday night you certainly would’ve seen a game in Poland but if you wanted to see a good game well you probably went elsewhere on YSN (unless your a Bulldogs super fan of course) because Poland absolutely obliterated their competition, routing Niles 31-2 after 5 innings to complete the season series sweep against the Red Dragons.

 

Poland showed poise on the mound from the onset. With Matt Paparodis on the bump to start he sat down the first 3 Red Dragons with a groundout and then back to back swinging K’s. The Bottom of the inning proved to be even better with a 7 run outburst that would make anyone’s jaw drop. Starting off with a single and a double Paparodis was able to get on via a fielding error and bring in the first run, from there it was an RBI double from Hayes, an RBI single from Elia, 2 Wild Pitches that brought home 2 more runs and an RBI double from Livosky. 

 

Niles would get 1 of those runs back in the 2nd with Landon Turner getting a leadoff double and then Brady Court batting him home with an RBI single. Paparodis struck out 3 more batters with 2 of them coming between the leadoff hit and the RBI and the third coming after a batter hit. 

 

Poland kept their foot on the gas and casually tacked on 8 more runs with an RBI single from Thompson, an RBI walk from Chambers, an RBI single from Jenkins, an RBI double from Boccieri, a 2-run RBI double from Paparodis and another RBI single from Thompson. Niles starting pitcher was able to strikeout Zach Livosky in the middle of the free for all Poland found themselves basking in. 

 

Niles found their 2nd and final run of the evening in the 3rd. After Hrosar led things off with a double, AJ Yost would hit a single that would prove to be difficult to field by the right fielder Livosky who would end up throwing the ball away and allowing Hrosar to score on the error. Another 2 K’s were earned by Paparodis in this half of the inning as well. 

 

Poland added another 6 runs to the board thanks in part to an RBI double from Boccieri, 2 runs scoring off of an error on the infield, a groundout from Elia that allowed a run to score and a 2-run RBI single from Livosky. The Bulldogs were swinging at everything within eyesite of the strike zone and couldn’t seem to miss and that continued to be the case in the 4th. 

 

Joseph Zuccaro came in for relief of Paparodis who finished the evening with 3 IP, 2 ER, 4 H and 7 Ks. Zuccaro would 1-up his teammate by striking out the side all with looking strikes to Finish off each batter. 

 

Some say lightning doesn’t strike twice but for Poland, it strikes 4 times with monsterous booms of thunder to follow and this inning brought the biggest boom because the Bulldogs capped off this game with 10 more runs! With the bases loaded, ELia brought in the first run with a single, Kopkash, in for THompson, earned his first RBI of the evening with a single, Malochi Sweeney, in for Livosky, got aboard via a fielding error that allowed 2 more to score, a wild pitch brought in the next run, a Zuccaro single brought in a run, a Hayes double score 2 more and finally an Elia double brought in run number ten. 

 

Poland has made a very convincing case for first place in the Northeast 8 this season, outscoring Niles 44-5 over 2 games. With numbers like that, it’s going to be very tough to beat Poland this season. Niles (0-3, 0-2) will be back home on Friday April 5th when they host Newton Falls at 5:00PM and Poland (3-0, 2-0) will hit the road and take on Edgewood on Tuesday April 2nd at 4:30PM. 

SMITH NEARS PERFECTION IN DOMINATING WIN

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EAST PALESTINE OH- Malachi Reed drove in four runs on two hits to lead East Liverpool past East Palestine 15-0 on Friday. Reed singled in the first inning, scoring two runs, and singled in the second inning, scoring one.

East Liverpool scored eight runs in the second inning on the way to victory. Evan Tice singled, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Nate Birch singled, scoring two runs, Reed singled, scoring one run, Jake Smith drew a walk, scoring one run, and Kasen Ramsey doubled, scoring two runs.

The Potters got on the board in the top of the first inning after Tice drew a walk, scoring one run, Trent Davis doubled, scoring one run, Birch singled, scoring one run, and Reed singled, scoring two runs. They extended their early lead with two runs in the top of the third thanks to RBI errors by Birch and Reed.

Smith earned the win for East Liverpool Potters. The right-handed pitcher gave up zero hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out seven and walking none. Smith completed a no hitter, and flirted with a perfect game.

Kyler Bourne took the loss for East Palestine. He went one and two-thirds innings, allowing 13 runs (eight earned) on 10 hits, striking out two and walking four.

East Liverpool amassed 12 hits in the game. Ramsey, Davis, Reed, and Birch each collected two hits. Ramsey and Birch each stole multiple bases. East Liverpool worked the count all day, accumulating seven walks. They also stole six bases in the game.

ANDERSON TOSSES FIRST CAREER NO NO

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Mineral Ridge won big over Waterloo 6-0 on Thursday. The Rams opened the scoring in the second after Zack Stacy singled, scoring one run. The Rams added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after Xavier Klamer doubled, Jackson Geddes grounded out, and Waterloo committed an error, each scoring one run.

Nick Anderson earned the win for Mineral Ridge. The starting pitcher gave up zero hits and zero runs over seven innings, striking out nine and walking three. The impressive freshman completed his first career no hitter with the impressive performance.

Klamer provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Mineral Ridge with two runs batted in. The number three hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Gino Novello and Klamer each collected two hits. The Rams ran wild on the base paths, amassing four stolen bases for the game. Mineral Ridge didn’t commit a single error in the field. Ethan Vestorsky had the most chances in the field with nine.

WARRIORS START OFF BEACH WEEK WITH A BASH

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Photo Credit Dominic Hall

Story contributed by Larry Jennings

Vera Beach, Florida- The Edgewood Warriors commenced their 2024 season with a resounding 13-3 victory, invoking the mercy rule against the Westby Norsemen from Westby, Wisconsin. The clash took place at the former LA Dodgers spring training facility in Vero Beach, Florida.

Despite the Norsemen notching a run in the opening frame, the Warriors swiftly retaliated. Zane Naylor’s bases-loaded hit-by-pitch drove in their first run, followed by Aidan Hernandez’s single, bringing home pinch runner Logan Randolph for Tony Hall. Riley Baldwin’s solid line drive plated two more, with Caleb Johnson’s double extending the lead to 6-1 after the first inning.

In the bottom of the second, Alex Sperduto’s sacrifice fly added another run for the Warriors, while Westby managed to score one more in the top of the third.

As Westby threatened in the fifth, loading the bases and scoring one run, Alex Sperduto replaced Anthony Ciesicki on the mound, striking out the next two batters to halt the momentum.

The Warriors unleashed a barrage of offense in the bottom of the fifth, tallying six more runs through a combination of hits, wild pitches, and walks, sealing the 13-3 victory under the mercy rule.

The game was not without its physical toll, as the Warriors endured a total of seven hit-by-pitches, ensuring they might feel a few bruises come Thursday morning.

Tony Hall and Riley Baldwin led the Warriors in hits with two each, with Baldwin also topping the team with three runs batted in, highlighting their impactful contributions to the team’s triumphant season opener.

 

HOBAN LOOKS IMPRESSIVE IN BLOWOUT OF JFK

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AKRON OH- Parker Falkenstein collected three hits in three at bats, as Hoban defeated Warren JFK 10-0 on Wednesday. Falkenstein doubled in the first inning, singled in the first inning, and singled in the fourth inning.

The Knights scored seven runs in the first inning on the way to victory. an error scored one run, one run scored on another play, Justice Buckner doubled, scoring two runs, Cade Marks singled, scoring one run, an error scored one run, and Falkenstein singled, scoring ohe run. Hoban added one run in the second after Zach Karhoff singled.

Andrew Karhoff earned the win for the Knights. The right-handed pitcher gave up three hits and zero runs over three and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking two. Michael Bartoe took the loss for JFK. The reliever went two innings, allowing two runs on one hit, striking out one and walking three. Jaden Rishel started the game. He allowed one hit and three runs (zero earned) over two-thirds of an inning, striking out two and walking none.

Peyton Weigand tossed one and one-third innings of zero-run ball for the Knights in relief. The right-handed pitcher gave up zero hits, striking out two and walking none. Buckner and Michael Ciavolella each drove in two runs.

Hoban had patience at the plate, amassing six walks for the game. Grady Falkenstein and Will Givens led the team with two walks each. Falkenstein and Karhoff each stole multiple bases.

Caleb Hadley, Bartoe, and Andrew Lapolla each collected one hit for JFK. The Eagles turned two double plays in the game.

EUSEBIO DAZZLES ON DAY ONE

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COLUMBIANA OH- Alex Eusebio was dominant on the mound, as he rang up 12 strikeouts in Columbiana’s 5-0 victory over Lisbon on Monday. Eusebio allowed one hit and zero runs over six innings while walking three.

Columbiana got on the board in the third inning after Cameron Clancy singled, scoring one run. Reese Roush threw one inning of scoreless ball for Columbiana in relief. The reliever allowed zero hits, striking out three and walking one.

Dylan Hogan, Colin Keleman, Clancy, Eusebio, and Avery Young each collected one hit for Columbiana. Hogan led with one run batted in. He went 1-for-3 on the day. Columbiana stole five bases in the game.

LABRAE TAKES THE ADVANTAGE OVER CHAMPION

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WARREN OH- Dylan Simpson struck out 11 batters as the starting pitcher led LaBrae past Champion 4-0 on Monday. Simpson allowed three hits and zero runs over six innings while walking one.

The Vikings got on the board in the top of the third inning after Aiden Doll scored after tagging up, and Champion committed an error, each scoring one run.

Carson Fife took the loss for Champion. The starting pitcher went five innings, surrendering three runs (zero earned) on five hits, striking out six and walking one. Owen Boone pitched one inning of scoreless ball for LaBrae in relief. He gave up zero hits, striking out two and walking none.

Austin Rowe led the Vikings with two hits in three at bats. Brogan Collins and Rowe each drove in one run. Collins stole two bases. LaBrae stole four bases in the game.

TIGERS LOOKING STRONG

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The Springfield defeated Lowellville 7-1 in their season opener on Monday.

Kolten Ruark went three strong innings picking up the win.  Parker Dobson also pitched three innings stiking out three hitters for the Tigers.

Offensively, Noah Troggio and Ruark had two hits each.  The boys will travel to Cene Park on Saturday, 3/30 to take on the Rockets at 1pm.

*Contributed by Bob Beam at Springfieldlocalathletics.com

MUSTANGS MARCH PAST RED RAIDERS IN PAINESVILLE

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Photo Credit: Jocyln Nicholas

Painesville, OH- In a decisive victory over the Harvey Red Raiders in Painesville on Monday, the Grand Valley Mustangs showcased the strength of their bottom lineup, securing a 12-2 win. Trenton Murduck, Justin Hagan, and Gage Mast emerged as key contributors, combining for five of the team’s eight hits while scoring four runs and driving in six.

The turning point came with a remarkable seven-run surge in the fifth inning. Kamden Cottrell kicked off the offensive onslaught by drawing a walk, followed by Austin Hall’s single, Trenton Murduck’s double driving in two runs, and Joey DiAlfredi’s fielder’s choice resulting in another run. Gage Mast’s groundout and Payton Plizga’s double added to the scoring frenzy.

The Mustangs had earlier opened the scoring in the fourth inning when Hagan’s single brought in two runs.

Eric Ellsworth delivered a stellar performance on the mound for Grand Valley, earning the win by pitching four scoreless innings, allowing only two hits while striking out eight and walking three. Meanwhile, Trent Hull took the loss for the Harvey Red Raiders, pitching four innings and giving up three runs on five hits, with nine strikeouts and two walks. Plizga made an appearance in relief for Grand Valley.

Murduck and Hagan showcased their prowess in the lineup, each collecting two hits, with Hagan driving in three runs from the eighth spot. The Mustangs demonstrated discipline at the plate, accumulating seven walks, with Blake Taylor, Plizga, and John Foss leading the team with two walks each.

For the Harvey Red Raiders, Aidan Englehart and Brandon Bildstein contributed with one RBI each, while Hull led the team with three hits in four at-bats and stole two bases. Overall, the Red Raiders managed to steal four bases in the game.

With their sights set on another victory, the Mustangs anticipate a rematch against the Red Raiders at home on Tuesday.