FITCH POWERS THEIR WAY TO SERIES SWEEP OF CANFIELD

AUSTINTOWN OH- The Austintown Fitch Lady Falcons Softball Team had a contest with conference rival Canfield, for the second time in as many days. Due to adverse weather, The Lady Cardinals traveled to Austintown again, this time acting as the home team.  Fitch utilized the same pitching from Tuesday with freshman Sydnie Watts commanding the circle and junior Bella Kennedy getting the opportunity in game two for The Lady Cardinals.

The first 4 innings of this contest were a pitchers duel and a dog fight. With offensive runs at a premium, both teams only scored once a piece, making it a 1-1 tie heading into the 5th.  However, in the latter stages of Wednesday night’s contest, The Falcons power bats woke up! Scoring 3 runs in the 5th inning and a 6 spot in the top of the 6th. Highlighted by four bombs in the 6th by McKenna Hogan (1), Maddy Taylor (1), Sophia Senediak (1) and Sydnie Watts (1). 

Canfield grabbed 2 more runs in the bottom of the 7th to plate 3 total runs against Sydnie Watts on the day. Including a home run by senior Madison Angelo (1). 

Sydnie Watts completed the game in the 10-3 victory for Fitch over Canfield. Striking out 30 batters in 14 innings of work over the course of two days. 

Sydnie Watts vs. Canfield 3/30: W (2), 7 IP, 11 K, 3 ER.

The Player of The Game was none other than Ayla Ray! For her performance in not only Wednesday’s game, but the entire series against The Cardinals. 

Ayla Ray vs. Canfield: 8 AB, 6 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 2 BB, BA 1.000, OBP% 1.000. (2 Games)

Canfield falls to 0-2 on the season, as they look to refocus, with their next game at Poland on Thursday, March 31st. 

Also on Thursday, The Falcons will be in action as the host Chardon. Slated for a 5 p.m. first pitch.

Postgame Interview With Ayla Ray: