CLIPPERS REACH CRUISING ALTITUDE
COLUMBIANA OH- Sam Inboden drove in four runs on two hits to lead Columbiana past Leetonia 17-1 on Wednesday. Inboden singled in the first inning, scoring two runs, and singled in the third inning, scoring two.
Columbiana got on the board in the top of the first inning after Devin Daugherty singled, scoring one run, Alex Eusebio singled, scoring one run, Inboden singled, scoring two runs, Reese Roush drew a walk, scoring one run, and Colin Keleman grounded out, scoring two runs.
A ground out by Inboden, and a single by Cameron Clancy helped Columbiaana extend their early lead in the second. They then scored five runs on five hits in the top of the third inning. An error scored two runs, Inboden singled, scoring two runs, and Clancy drew a walk, scoring one run.
lan Less earned the win for the Clippers. He gave up two hits and one run (zero earned) over four innings, striking out three and walking five. Tatum Finley took the loss for Leetonia. The starting pitcher went one and two-thirds innings, allowing 10 runs (three earned) on five hits, striking out none and walking seven. Keleman threw one inning of zero-run ball for Columbiana in relief. They gave up zero hits, striking out one and walking none.
The Clippers collected 11 hits in the game. Inboden and Daugherty each collected two hits. The team had patience at the plate, accumulating 10 walks for the game. Clancy and Avery Young led the team with two bases on balls each. Keleman, Eusebio, and Inboden each stole multiple bases. The Clippers stole eight bases in the game.
Carson Brock and Ryan Bulford were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected one hit for Leetonia while hitting back-to-back. Brock stole two bases. The Bears ran wild on the base paths, piling up four stolen bases for the game.
