CHAMPION LETTING THE GOOD TIMES ROLL
COLUMBIANA OH- Gabrielle Gradishar hit two home runs and drove in four as Champion defeated Crestview 16-0 on Monday at Crestview High School. Gradishar homered in the first and third innings.
Gradishar also dazzled in the circle. She struck out 12 batters on the day. They also gave up zero hits and zero runs over five innings while walking none. Completing yet another no hitter in her career total.
Champion got on the board in the top of the first inning after Gradishar homered to center field, Isabella Meyer doubled, Zoe Palette grounded out, Crestview committed an error, and Sami Munroe singled, each scoring one run. They were able to add to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Sam Strock singled, and Hailey Householder homered to left field, each scoring two runs. Champion scored six runs on six hits in the top of the third inning. Gradishar homered to center field, scoring three runs, Meyer homered to center field, scoring two runs, and Munroe grounded out, scoring one run.
The Flashes amassed 16 hits in the game. Addie Warzala, Householder, and Meyer each collected multiple hits. Householder led with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, collecting five walks for the game.
Gradishar threw an immaculate inning in the second, striking out the side on nine pitches. Warzala stole two bases. Champion was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Warzala made the most plays with 14.
