CHAMPION STUNNED WITH EARLY EXIT

WARREN OH- Zoe Noel came to the ballpark and meant business on Thursday, driving in five on two hits to lead Rootstown past Champion 10-6 on Thursday. Noel drove in runs on a home run in the third and a single in the fourth.

There was plenty of action on the basepaths as Rootstown collected 11 hits and Champion had seven.

Rootstown got things moving in the first inning. Maddie Wise drove in one when she doubled.

The Rovers pulled away for good with six runs in the third inning. In the third Shelbie Krieger doubled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run, Jessica Hahn singled on a 1-2 count, scoring two runs, and Noel homered on a 1-0 count, scoring three runs.

Champion scored three runs in the seventh inning. Their big bats were led by Madison Ziegler and Mady Jones, all driving in runs in the inning.

Krieger pitched the Rovers to victory. The hurler lasted seven innings, allowing seven hits and six runs while striking out 14.

Morgan Davis led things off in the pitcher’s circle for Champion. Davis went seven innings, allowing ten runs on 11 hits and striking out four.

Rootstown racked up 11 hits on the day. Krieger, Noel, and Wise all managed multiple hits. Wise, Noel, and Krieger each managed two hits to lead. Rootstown was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Natalie Hammerschmidt had the most chances in the field with 13.

Champion tallied seven hits on the day. Addi Warzala and Isabella Meyer all managed multiple hits.