DENNEY CALLS GAME IN EXTRAS

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By Matt Morrison


POLAND, OHIO- In what was a thriller extra innings game, the Poland Bulldogs walked it off in the bottom of the ninth to take down Hubbard 3-2.

Poland jumped to an early lead after scoring a run in the second and third innings to go up 2-0 and were led by Teagan McCurdy, who went 2 for 2 and Chris Denney, who went 2 for 4 including hitting the walk off double to seal the win for the Bulldogs.

Hubbard did not go down without a fight as they tied the game at 2 in the top of the 7th inning to extend the game only to come up just a little short in extra innings. The main pitcher for the Bulldogs was Ryan Dilullo, who pitched six innings allowing 4 hits and had 9 strikeouts. Andrew Kali was the main pitcher for the Eagles, pitching four innings and allowing 7 hits, 2 runs, and 3 strikeouts.

Hubbard will tavel to Howland this Saturday to take on the Tigers. Poland will travel to Struthers on Monday. 

THE EAGLES LOCK DOWN LISBON

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By Matt Morrison

LISBON, OHIO- In what was a game filled with a lot of offense, The United Golden Eagles were on point as they took down the Lisbon Blue Devils 23-1.

Things got rolling for the Eagles in the second and third inning as they scored 8 runs in both innings. Nevin Hahlan was putting in the work for the Eagles today as he went 3 for 3 at the plate and as well as dominating on the mound allowing only two hits and striking out 9 men at the plate.

Lisbon will try to get in the win column for the first time on the season when they take on Minerva this Friday. United will travel to take on Tuslaw in a double header this Saturday. 

POTTERS PACE THE WAY IN OPENER

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EAST LIVERPOOL, OH- The East Liverpool Potters snatched the lead late in the game in a 9-3 victory over Edison on Wednesday. The game was tied at two with East Liverpool Varsity Potters batting in the bottom of the fifth when Anderson Fitch doubled on a 2-1 count, scoring two runs to clinch the first win of the season for the Potters.

East Liverpool got on the board in the second inning. Arron Direonger grounded out but drove in a run.

In the bottom of the fourth inning, the Potters tied things up at two. Fitch hit into a fielder’s choice, scoring one run.

Malachi Reed was on the mound for East Liverpool. Reed surrendered three runs on five hits over seven innings, striking out three.

Bryce Rodger led things off on the pitcher’s mound for Edison. The hurler went five innings, allowing six runs on six hits, striking out three, and walking one.

East Liverpool racked up eight hits in the game. Fitch, Evan Tice, Reed, and Mason Ludwig each managed multiple hits for the Potters. Ludwig, Reed, Tice, and Fitch each managed two hits to lead East Liverpool.

Bryce Rodgers went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Edison in hits.

RAIDERS REMAIN PERFECT; BLANK JEFFERSON

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.