LISBON REIGNS AS TOP DEVIL IN SECTIONALS

LISBON OH- Western Reserve scored three runs in the first inning, but Lisbon still won 5-4 on Thursday in the sectional final. Western Reserve’s big inning was driven by a single by Parker Reed, a groundout by Jack Darney, and a fielder’s choice by Matthew Farelli.

Western Reserve got things moving in the first inning, when Darney grounded out, scoring one run.

The Blue Devils pulled away for good with three runs in the third inning. In the third Gabe Platt induced Ryan Reckner to hit into a fielder’s choice, but one run scored and Brayden Flory singled on a 3-2 count, scoring two runs.

Reckner took the win for Lisbon. Reckner allowed two hits and one run over six and two-thirds innings, striking out nine.

Platt took the loss for Western Reserve. The pitcher went three innings, allowing five runs on five hits and striking out six.

Daimen McCormick started the game for the Blue Devils. The pitcher went one-third of an inning, allowing three runs on one hit

Lisbon totaled six hits. McCormick and Flory all collected multiple hits. Flory and McCormick each collected two hits to lead. Lisbon didn’t commit a single error in the field. Flory had nine chances in the field, the most on the team.

Platt led Western Reserve with two hits in three at bats. Western Reserve was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Jake Buchmann made the most plays with ten.

Lisbon advances to the district semifinal to play Warren JFK. That game will take place at Cene Park on Tuesday and get started at 5:00.