EP WINS BACK TO BACK GAMES WITH HOT BATS

NEW WATERFORD, OH- The Bulldogs are going streaking, winning their second consecutive game and Kyler Bourne was unstoppable at the plate, nabbing four hits in four at-bats to lead East Palestine to a solid 9-1 win over Wellsville. Bourne was everywhere, tripling in the sixth, doubling in the third, and adding singles in the first and fifth innings.

The Bulldogs got their scoring started in the first inning off a ground out by Logen Guy. They didn’t let up, boosting their lead in the third when Tommy Beatty doubled, Bourne followed with his double, and Peyton Rutledge chipped in with a single, each driving in a run.

On the mound, Phoenix Marvin was in fine form, picking up the win for East Palestine. He pitched six strong innings, giving up just one unearned run on five hits, striking out seven and walking five. On the other side, Landess took the loss for Wellsville after yielding eight earned runs over nearly six innings.

The Bulldogs’ bats were hot, totaling 13 hits for the game. Cale Moraski also shined, picking up three hits and swiping four bases. The team was aggressive on the bases all game long, stealing a total of four bases and turning two double plays to keep Wellsville in check.

For Wellsville, Paige had a perfect day at the plate as well, going 3-for-3, and Dowling managed to steal two bases, but it wasn’t enough to spark a comeback.

Looking ahead, the Bulldogs are set to face the Leetonia Bears on the road and return home for United this Thursday.