CLIPPERS SMILING BIG AFTER WIN OVER EAGLES

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COLUMBIANA, OH- For the most part, Wednesday’s Game 2 of the Columbiana-United series was very similar to Tuesday’s Game 1… A pitchers’ duel. Fortunately for the Clippers, some insurance in the bottom of the 6th inning did help change the circumstances a little bit from what they were on Tuesday night. Columbiana Junior Devin Daugherty and United Senior Nevin Hahlen went toe to toe for the first 3 innings of Wednesday’s game. The first runs of the game would not come until the bottom of the 4th inning when the Clippers would finally break through thanks to another clutch hit by Junior Colin Keleman to bring in Daugherty (reached via walk). Another single by Junior Ian Less would drive in Keleman to extend the Clippers’ lead to 2-0. However, United was not going to go away easily, as they turned around and scored 1 of their own in the next half inning, via a Smith RBI single.

It would be in the bottom of 6th when the Clippers finally took control of the game for good. Four consecutive hits to start the inning would ultimately be the last push needed for Columbiana; a leadoff single by Junior Alex Eusebio, an RBI double by Daugherty, an RBI single by Keleman, and a single by Less (his 3rd of the game). Pinch-running for Keleman, Senior Blake Nusser would score the 5th and final run for the Clippers on an RBI fielder’s choice by Junior Anthony Hall.

Daugherty’s strong 9 strikeout performance, stellar defense, and timely hitting were the Clippers’ keys to victory in this one. Columbiana sweeps the EOAC series with United, and they will look to build on their success against a strong non-conference opponent in West Branch on Thursday.

*Story contributed by Bryce Franken

 

Columbiana 5, United 1

 

Visitor (L) 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 – 1  5   2

Home (W) 0 0 0 2 0 3 x – 5  7  0

 

WIN: Devin Daugherty (9 strikeouts, 7.0 IP) 

LOSS: Nevin Hahlen (7 strikeouts, 6.0 IP)

TWO OR MORE HITS: Columbiana- Colin Keleman (2), Ian Less (3); United- Parker Newburn (2)

DOUBLES: Columbiana- Devin Daugherty; United- N/A

TRIPLES: N/A

HOME RUNS: N/A 

TWO OR MORE RBIs: N/A

WEST BRANCH GETS EVEN

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By Michael Wolfgang


BELOIT, OHIO – The thing about playing just about every day in baseball is the ability to have a quick turnaround and rebound from a loss. West Branch responded nicely and snapped back at conference foe Carrollton Wednesday night with a narrow 3-2 triumph.

In the first inning, Beau Alazaus the offense got out in front first on a ground out that scored one run. West Branch added one run in each the bottom of the second inning and bottom of the fourth. Boston Mulinix and Reed Williams both collected multiple hits to lead the Warrior offense.

Aaron Tucker earned the win for West Branch, going six innings and allowing two runs on six hits and striking out four. Gavin Bell threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen. Bell recorded the last three outs to slam the door shut on Carrollton and earn the save for the Warriors.

West Branch totalled up eight hits on the day and had a steady hand on defense, only committing one error in the field. West Branch will now direct their attention to Columbiana coming up on Thursday night.

JAYS WALK OFF HAPPY

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By Michael Wolfgang


NORTH JACKSON, OHIO – It doesn’t get more down to the wire and dramatic then what Jackson-Milton gave us Wednesday night against Springfield, knocking them out 3-2 in walk-off fashion.

Jackson-Milton opened up the scoring in the second inning on a Jaidyn Henry sacrifice fly that scored one run. The Blue Jays picked up another run in the bottom of the fourth, which led to Springfield runs in the fifth and sixth innings to tie the game at 2-2, setting things up for a dramatic finish. Vincent Fay was at the plate for Jackson-Milton in the bottom of the seventh inning, singling on a 2-2 count to drive in the winning run to send the Blue Jays in total pandemonium.

Aaren Romigh led the Bluejays to victory on the hill. Romigh’s outing lasted seven innings, allowing six hits and two runs while striking out seven. Jackson-Milton racked up three runs on six hits with two fielding errors.

The win for Jackson-Milton extended their winning streak to three straight and kept them atop the MVAC Scarlet Tier standings. 

SALEM GETS CLIPPED BY DUKES

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SALEM, OHIO- The Salem Quakers watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 10-3 loss to Marlington on Wednesday.

The Quakers struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Marlington, giving up ten runs.

Marlington got on the board in the first inning when Wyatt Dillon’s sac fly scored one then Marlington scored three runs in the third inning. The Dukes big inning was driven by a single by Carter DiFloure and an error on a ball put in play by Dylan Heatherington.

DiFloure earned the win for Marlington as the fireballer went seven innings, allowing three runs on six hits and striking out three.

Gavin Wilms led the Quakers with two hits in three at bats. Carson Rhodes took the loss for the Quakers as he surrendered six runs on six hits over four innings, striking out five.

Salem will try and bounce back when they take on South Range on Saturday. 

 

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LAKEVIEW FINISHES OFF IMPORTANT SWEEP

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CORTLAND, OHIO- The Poland Seminary Bulldogs fell 4-2 to Lakeview on Wednesday despite out-hitting them ten to five.

The Bulldogs got things moving in the second inning, when Dominic Elia drew a walk, scoring one run, but Lakeview pulled away for good with four runs in the third inning. 

In the third Gino Lazzari singled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run, an error scored one run for Lakeview, and Matthew DeProfio singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Alex Stowe got the win for Lakeview as he went five innings, allowing two runs on nine hits and striking out two. Tyler  Capan threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.  Capan recorded the last six outs to earn the save for Lakeview.

The Bulldogs racked up ten hits as Carmine Tukalo, Matt Boccieri, Jacob Hayes, and Teagan McCurdy each collected multiple hits. McCurdy, Hayes, Boccieri, and Tukalo all had two hits to lead the Bulldogs at the plate.

Elia took the loss on the mound as the pitcher went four and two-thirds innings, allowing four runs on four hits and striking out six.



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CARDS DECK THE SPARTANS

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BOARDMAN OH- Canfield defeated Boardman 9-3 on Tuesday thanks to seven runs in the fifth inning. Canfield put the pressure on, lead by a single by Scottie Eaton, a home run by Ben Slanker, and an error on a ball put in play by Ethan Prout.

Canfield got on the board in the second inning. AJ Havrilla singled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run.

The Cardinals put up seven runs in the fifth inning. Prout, Eaton, and Slanker powered the big inning with RBIs.

Jameson Beck earned the victory on the hill for Canfield. Beck went six innings, allowing two runs on six hits and striking out four. Stephen Maszczak threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Gavin Hyde led things off on the mound for Boardman. Hyde went four innings, allowing six runs on ten hits and striking out three. Dustin Cass and Kevin Pekkamen entered the game as relief, throwing one inning and one inning respectively.

The Cardinals smacked one home run on the day. Slanker had a four bagger in the fifth inning.

Canfield racked up 13 hits in the game. Havrilla, Slanker, and Logan Cayavec each collected multiple hits. Slanker and Havrilla each collected three hits to lead the way.

Caleb Satterfield went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Boardman in hits.

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CLIPPERS WIN A PITCHER’S DUEL IN BATTLE FOR TOP SPOT

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COLUMBIANA OH- Alex Eusebio threw a gem on Tuesday for Columbiana, allowing zero runs and besting United by a score of 1-0

The pitching was strong on both sides. Eusebio struck out ten, while Trent Newburn sat down nine.

The Clippers got on the board in the first inning when Colin Keleman singled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run.

One bright spot for the Eagles was a single by Newburn in the fourth inning.

Eusebio got the win for Columbiana. Eusebio lasted seven innings, allowing three hits and zero runs while striking out ten.

Newburn took the loss for United. Newburn allowed four hits and one run over seven innings, striking out nine.

Ian Less, Bayden Pipoly, Devin Daugherty, and Keleman each collected one hit to lead the Clippers offense.

Newburn led United with two hits in three at bats. The Eagles didn’t commit a single error in the field. Parker Newburn had the most chances in the field with 11.

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VIKINGS FINISH OFF SWEEP OF BROOKFIELD

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BROOKFIELD OH- Dylan Simpson didn’t allow a single run as LaBrae defeated Brookfield 9-0 on Tuesday. Simpson allowed just four hits.

The Vikings got on the board in the first inning when Simpson singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run.

LaBrae notched three runs in the fifth inning. Austin Rowe, Aiden Doll, and Ethan Magoulick powered the big inning with RBIs.

Simpson led the Vikings to victory on the pitcher’s mound. The ace allowed four hits and zero runs over seven innings, striking out eight.

Doll, Owen Boone, Rowe, Armstrong, Simpson, Brogan Collins, Landon Brunstetter, and Simpson each collected one hit to lead LaBrae’s offense.

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DOHY TOSSES A NO NO AS GIRARD STRIKES AT JEFFERSON

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By Michael Wolfgang 

JEFFERSON, OHIO – Baseball is a game where you always hear one swing of the bay can change an inning or the game itself. That just adds to what makes a no-hitter so special and difficult to do, but Jake Dohy got it done Tuesday night, no-hitting Jefferson and leading Girard to a narrow 2-0 win.

Dohy was absolutely brilliant, bringing his best stuff with him to the mound going seven innings, allowing zero runs on zero hits, striking out ten and walking zero Jefferson batters.

Girard committed three errors in the game, but made up for that with one run in the top of the second and top of the fourth combined with the sheer dominance of Dohy on the rubber to keep Jefferson from taking advantage of those three Girard miscues.

Girard only had one hit, coming from Dominick Tolone who went 1-for-1 at the plate to lead Girard in hits. Girard and Jefferson will go to battle again Wednesday night, with Girard hoping to get the offense going and get another strong pitching performance to grab hold of another win over the Falcons. First pitch from Girard is penciled in for 5:00 p.m.

WEST BRANCH ON THE WRONG END OF DEFENSIVE BATTLE

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CARROLLTON, OHIO- Both teams were strong on the hill on Tuesday, but Carrollton was just a little bit stronger at the plate in a 2-0 victory over West Branch.

Beau Alazaus started the game for the Warriors and recorded 18 outs.

Hayden Jenkins led Carrollton  to victory on the pitcher’s mound as the pitcher surrendered zero runs on zero hits over seven innings, striking out 11.

Alazaus took the loss for West Branch as he pitcher allowed four hits and two runs over six innings, striking out five and walking zero.

West Branch and Carrollton will face off once again on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.

 

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