HEARTLAND OFFENSE EXPLODES FOR 18 IN OPENER

LEETONIA, OH- Heartland pounded out 16 hits en route to an 18-0 win over Leetonia in a five-inning game.

Drew Gault, Jake Walker, and Seth Walker all had three hits.  Jake Kling hit a three-run home run during an 11-run fourth inning.  Four pitchers combined on a one-hitter.

Luke Raffery started and picked up the opening day win for the Lions.  Miller had the lone single for the Bears.

Heartland (1-0) will play Lowellville at Cene Park in Struthers on Saturday morning.