CREEKSIDE TAKES THE SERIES AND ADVANCES

STRUTHERS OH- After the Prospects forced a decisive Game 3 earlier in the day, Creekside responded with a wild 12-10 win to take the series and advance to the 16U Class B Finals.

Johnny Leedham had a massive day going 2-4 at the plate and gathering 3 RBI, and a run scored. Paul Connelly went 3-4 with 1 run scored and a RBI. Devin Gruver also had multiple hits going 2-3 with 2 runs scored. Danny Flynn went 1-3 with a run scored, and a pair of RBI.

Nick Magnifico was awarded with the win for Creekside going 3 innings giving up 5 runs on 6 hits. He struck out 5 as well.

Andrew Kirilla walked 3 times and picked up a team leading 3 RBI. Olindo Pezzone went 1-3 with a run scored, and a pair of RBI. Alexander Stowe crossed the plate 3 times on a 1-3 day. He also hit in a RBI. Jake Hettrick had a perfect day going 2-2 with a run scored. He also walked a pair of times.

Pezzone was charged with the loss giving up 0 earned runs on 3 hits in 2 innings pitched. He struck out 3 hitters.