PETRIDIS SHINES AGAIN

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AUSTINTOWN OH- Fresh off a no-hitter in his last outing, Falcon pitcher Mason Petridis added another solid pitching performance in helping the baseball team add another AAC win with a 4-3 victory over Warren G. Harding on Monday evening at Coppola Field. Fitch improves to 10-5 overall and 4-1 in the conference.

Petridis threw another complete game, giving up three runs (0 earned) on four hits and striking out 14 Raider batters for the win.  He did not surrender any walks and struck out nine different hitters in the game.

Jackson Cheeks provided a two-RBI triple on the night to help the offense back Petridis.  Frank Senediak and Carson Fuller each had a single to account for the Falcons three timely hits.

The two teams will play again on Tuesday, April 25 at Warren Harding with first pitch scheduled for 5:00 PM.

*Contributed By Russel Houser at austintownathletics.org

LABRAE PITCHING COMBINES FOR A NO HITTER

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By Michael Wolfgang

LEAVITTSBURG, OHIO – One of the things that makes a baseball manager smile is having the offense and pitching click at the same time. LaBrae made sure to do so Monday night, handling Brookfield 14-0.

The pitching couldn’t have been any better for LaBrae as they used three pitchers to combine for a five inning no hitter. Landon Brunstetter started the no-hit charge, going three and two-thirds innings allowing zero hits and zero runs, striking out nine and walking zero.

LaBrae put seven runs on the board in the third inning, further extending their already sizable lead. The offensive onslaught by LaBrae was led by Brunstetter, Austin Rowe, Simpson, and Swaton, all driving in runs in the home team half of the inning. LaBrae also had the run game going, swiping six stolen bases as a team. The speedy Brogan Collins led with three stolen bags.

Next, LaBrae will look to take out Brookfield again on Tuesday and head their third victory in a row. First pitch from Brookfield is all squared away for 5:00 p.m.

PALESTINE CONTINUES IMPRESSIVE WEEK

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By Michael Wolfgang


LISBON, OHIO – In a comeback attempt, East Palestine was able to fend off the Beaver Local win to secure a 6-4 win on a wet Friday evening of baseball.

Beaver Local scored four runs in the unsuccessful comeback attempt on a double by Jacob Blakeley and a groundout by Wyatt Johnson in the fifth inning, and a double by Hunter Warrick in the sixth that scored two runs in each inning.

East Palestine got their scoring started in the first with one run on a Phoenix Marvin grounded out that brought home a run. The Bulldogs then plated four runs in the fifth inning with Marvin, Kyler Bourne, and Alex Cannon each driving in runs during the inning. East Palestine shortstop Patrick Bender swung a hot stick at the plate, leading the Bulldogs with three hits in four plate appearances. Cale Moraski pitched East Palestine to victory on the bump, going seven innings, allowing four runs on two hits and striking out 11 Beaver batters.

East Palestine will have the weekend off and will tangle with a conference opponent in Southern on Monday night. First pitch between the Bulldogs and Indians from Salineville is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.

LABRAE HAPPY TO BE BACK TO WINNING

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LEAVITTSBURG OH-

Jackson-Milton scored three runs in the first inning, but LaBrae still won 6-4 on Friday. The offensive onslaught by Jackson-Milton was led by Aaren Romigh and Vinnie Fay, all driving in runs in the frame.

Jackson-Milton opened up scoring in the first inning, when Romigh doubled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.

The Vikings pulled away for good with two runs in the second inning. In the second an error scored one run, and another error scored one run.

Owen Boone pitched LaBrae to victory. Boone went four innings, allowing four runs on six hits and striking out four. Landon Brunstetter threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen. Brunstetter recorded the last three outs to earn the save.

Billy Sloan took the loss for Jackson-Milton. The pitcher surrendered six runs on eight hits over four innings, striking out two and walking one.

LaBrae tallied eight hits in the game. Brogan Collins, Austin Rowe,  all managed multiple hits. Rowe, and Collins each collected two hits to lead. LaBrae didn’t commit a single error in the field. Collins had seven chances in the field, the most on the team.

Sloan went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Jackson-Milton in hits.

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CLIPPERS CELEBRATE IN VICTORY OVER RIDGE

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COLUMBIANA, OH-The Clippers utilized a huge 4th inning to pull away from the Rams on Thursday, scoring 10 of the team’s total 14. After falling behind 4-3, Columbiana said enough was enough and exploded. The Clippers would ultimately put the game to rest in the bottom of the 5th inning on Junior Ian Less’ 3rd hit of the ballgame, scoring Junior Devin Daugherty.

Daugherty got the start on the hill and went the distance for the Clips, striking out 5 Rams. Along with Less, Junior Colin Keleman and Senior Bayden Pipoly contributed multiple hits. Less and Junior Alex Eusebio each drove in 2 runs.

The Clippers will square off with EOAC rival United Local on Monday and Wednesday of the coming week.

 

Columbiana 14, Mineral Ridge 4

 

Ridge (L)             2 0 0 2 0 x x –     4   6  5

Columbiana (W) 0 0 3 10 1 x x – 14 11  2

 

WIN: Devin Daugherty (5 strikeouts and 4 walks, 5.0 IP) 

LOSS: Trey Rigley (2 strikeouts and 1 walk, 3.1 IP)

TWO OR MORE HITS: Columbiana- Colin Keleman (2), Ian Less (3), Bayden Pipoly (2); Mineral Ridge- N/A

DOUBLES: Columbiana- Dylan Hogan, Colin Keleman, Ian Less; Mineral Ridge- Novello, Vestorsky

TRIPLES: N/A

HOME RUNS: N/A 

TWO OR MORE RBIs: Columbiana- Alex Eusebio (2), Ian Less (2); Mineral Ridge- N/A

 

*Story Contributed by Bryce Franken

HOBAN STRUGGLES TO HOLD UP

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By Alek Koberna

Two of the biggest names in the Akron baseball scene met this past Thursday at the brand new H.O.C. Family Field as the No. 10 Archbishop Hoban Knights played host to the No. 15 Walsh Jesuit Warriors.

The Warriors were the first to the plate and they got the night off to a hot start as their leadoff man got on base and set the table for a strong start. However, the next two went down on outs and the leadoff double from Alejandro Covas looked like it might be left on the table. But then a line drive to left would score Covas from second just as Justin Bremner stepped up to the plate. This at bat would prove to be the biggest one of the day as he sent a baseball over the centerfield fence to bring around three runs in the first inning. Bremner would later come in to score as well giving the Warriors a four run lead to start the game.

With the game looking bleak early on the Knights stepped up to the plate searching for anything that could get them right back in the game. But the lights quickly turned on for the Hoban offense as an error would allow their leadoff batter to reach first base quickly. A walk and two strikeouts late from Ryan Piech, the Walsh Jesuit pitcher, the Knights were in danger of stranding their two early baserunners.

The ensuing two-out rally from Hoban would feature four straight RBI hits with the biggest one coming from Michael Ciavolella who knocked a ball all the way to the wall allowing two runs to score and leaving enough time to make it all the way around to third before having to stop. After one the two Coaches Poll Top-15 teams were in a tight battle with Hoban leading their rival 5-4.

Following the electrifying start to the game Walsh Jesuit wasn’t done hunting at the plate as they continued to pour on the baserunners as every one of the first four batters reached base safely and they found themselves in a tied ball game, with no outs, and the bases loaded. Two sacrifice flies later the Warriors had reclaimed their lead in the second inning. Hoban had no answer as their bats were shut down in order leaving Walsh Jesuit in the lead 7-5.

From that point on the Warriors continued to add on as they collected six more hits in the final three innings of the game and put together eight runs between the third and fourth innings to give themselves a 10 run lead going into the fifth.

Jack Stephens took over on the mound in the fifth inning for Hoban and held the Warriors lineup in check for the entire inning as they weren’t able to score and had only one hit. Hoban entered the bottom of the filth down by just ten thanks to their relief pitcher putting an end to the offensive onslaught they had been up against all night.

However, this strong outing would not translate to the offensive side of the ball for the Knights as Walsh Jesuit brought in Freshman Shawn Sullivan to shut the game down in the fifth. Sullivan looked like an ace out there as he sent down the Knights in order and punctuating the finale with a strikeout to secure the victory.

Player of the game went to Justin Bremner as he finished 2-3, with 4 RBI’s. Archbishop Hoban falls to (9-4) and they will look to bounce back at Kent State University Friday night as they take on Tallmadge.

For the Walsh Jesuit Warriors they improved their record to (8-2) and find themselves getting closer to a top seed in the postseason in a few weeks. They will continue their road trip in Uniontown as they take on Lake.

HUBBARD MAKES IT TWO CLOSE WINS OVER GIRARD

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HUBBARD, OHIO- Despite seeing its four-run lead whittled down by the end, the Hubbard Eagles still held off the Girard Indians for a 5-4 victory on Thursday.

The Indians scored four runs in the failed comeback on a single by Jordan Johnson in the fifth, a single by Jake Dohy in the fifth, and a walk by Kyle Bourlier in the seventh.

The Eagles scattered nine hits in the game as Gabe Rusnak and Braydon Songer all managed multiple hits. Michael Biro led the Hubbard Eagles to victory on the mound. The pitcher allowed four hits and three runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out eight.  Richie Sandberg and Andrew Kali entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief. 

Dohy and Johnson each managed multiple hits for Girard as Dominick Tolone was on the mound for the Indians and allowed seven hits and four runs over five innings, striking out four. Jaden Royal threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Hubbard will return to the diamond when Ursuline comes into town on Friday. First pitch will be at 5:00 p.m. Girard will host Salem at home on Friday at 5:00 p.m.

 

 

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POLAND RESPONDS TO STAY A GAME AHEAD OF THE RAIDERS

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POLAND OH- Poland showed great resiliency on Thursday as they got a much needed win over South Range, 4-2.

The Bulldogs got things started in the first inning when Bryce Barringer grounded out, scoring one run.

Dominic Elia led the Poland to victory on the hill. The southpaw went seven innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and striking out ten.

Tyson Tarajack toed the rubber for South Range. The pitcher lasted four and two-thirds innings, allowing three hits and four runs while striking out five. Logan Baxter threw one and one-third innings out of the bullpen.

Matt Paparodis led Poland with two hits in three at bats. The Bulldogs didn’t commit a single error in the field. Mike Daley had the most chances in the field with nine.

Tyler Wardle went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead South Range in hits.

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IRISH PITCH A SHUTOUT

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By Michael Wolfgang 

COLUMBIANA, OHIO – Pitching wins games, it’s the name of the game as we often hear. John Cambert of Ursuline didn’t allow a single run against Heartland Christian, tossing a complete game shutout and leading the Irish to a 7-0 victory on Thursday.

Ursuline drew first blood in the top of the first inning when Tom Groner drove in one run on an RBI single. Heartland Christian kept the Ursuline offense at bay, only allowing one run in the first and second innings. The score was 2-0 most of the way until Ursuline posted five runs in the seventh inning. Tom Groner, Dylan Casey, Cambert, and Andrew Kirila powered the big inning with RBIs.

The final line for Cambert in his complete game, seven inning shutout was one hit and zero runs while striking out one and walking one batter, coming out as the winning pitcher on the night. Ursuline stays red hot, clinching their sixth consecutive victory with the win.

They will be back in action Friday in hopes to extend their winning to seven games as they visit Hubbard at 5:00 p.m.

NEWTON FALLS EDGES THE WARRIORS AGAIN

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By Matt Morrison


BROOKFIELD, OHIO- Newton Falls scored late to edge the Brookfield Warriors in extra innings 7-5. The Warriors had a 5-2 lead before the Tigers scored three runs in the top of the seventh before scoring two more runs in the top of the eighth to seal the deal.

Brookfield was led by Hunter Warrender and Teddy Moody at the plate as they both had 3 hits and also scored three runs combined. Warrender was also the losing pitcher of the day as he allowed eleven hits, seven runs, and struck out six men.

Owen Gazda led things for the Tigers at the plate going 3 for 4 and was also the winning pitcher of the game as he allowed nine hits, five runs, and struck out six men.

Brookfield will try to get back into the win column when they host Pymatuning Valley on Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Newton Falls will matchup against the visiting Garfield G-Men on Friday at 5:00 p.m.