HOWLAND SHOWS ITS TEETH AGAINST FALCONS

AUSTINTOWN, OH-Both teams were strong on the hill on Monday, but Howland was just a little bit stronger at the plate in a 3-1 victory over Austintown-Fitch on Monday. Jake Corll started the game for Fitch and recorded 15 outs.

Howland got things moving in the first inning. An error scored one run for Howland.

Howland pulled away for good with one run in the fourth inning. In the fourth Anthony Massucci doubled on a 2-0 count, scoring one run.

Braden Gebhardt took the win for Howland. The pitcher allowed six hits and one run over seven innings, striking out 11.

Corll took the loss for Austintown-Fitch. The hurler lasted five innings, allowing six hits and three runs while striking out five.

Brandon Popio went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead the Falcons in hits.

Massucci led Howland with three hits in four at-bats.