FLASHES TAKE THEIR WINNING WAYS ON THE ROAD

GARRETTSVILLE, OH – The Champion Golden Flashes defeated Garfield 10-2 on Thursday thanks to a timely six runs in a big sixth inning. Addi Warzala, Madison Ziegler, Olivia Gray, Mady Jones, Isabella Meyer, and Hailey Householder each drove in runs during the inning.

In the first inning, Garfield got their offense started when Ketley Fresch singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run. In the top of the second inning, Champion tied things up at one. Tayler Fuller grounded out, scoring one run. After Champion scored one run in the top of the seventh, Garfield answered with one of their own. Champion scored when Ziegler singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run. Garfield then answered when they grounded out, scoring one run.

Champion pulled away for good with two runs in the fifth inning. In the fifth Warzala hit a solo homer. They tallied six runs in the sixth inning. Champion’s offense in the inning was led by Warzala, Ziegler, Gray, Jones, Meyer, and Householder, who all drove in runs.

Morgan Davis earned the win for Champion. The pitcher surrendered two runs on seven hits over seven innings, striking out three and walking zero.

Elizabeth Moore took the loss for Garfield. She went seven innings, allowing ten runs on ten hits and striking out two.

Champion tallied one home run on the day. Warzala went deep in the fifth inning. They tallied ten total hits on the day. Olivia Zigarovich, Gray, Ziegler, and Warzala all managed multiple hits. Warzala, Ziegler, Gray, and Zigarovich each managed two hits to lead the Golden Flashes.

Fresch led Garfield with two hits in three at bats.