MOHAWK CHOPS FREEPORT IN YSN DEBUT

BESSEMER, PA- Despite allowing four runs in the third inning, the Mohawk Warriors responded in a big way and defeated Freeport 11-6 on Tuesday.

Both pitching staff’s had their hands full, frequently dealing with runners on base. The Warriors collected 11 hits on the day and showed off an impressive young lineup led by 4th-year coach, Nick Maiorano.

Mohawk opened up scoring in the first inning. Cooper Vance drove in one when Vance doubled, and then later came around to score in the frame. The Warriors pulled away for good with four runs in the third inning after spotting the Jackets four runs in the top of the frame. In the home-half of the third Austin McBride singled, scoring one run, A.J. Verdi doubled, scoring another, and Vance‘s sac fly scored one as well.

The Warriors also scored five runs in the fifth inning. Mohawk’s offense in the inning came from a single by J.C. Voss, an inside the park home run by Marc Conti, and a fielder’s choice by A.J. Carnuche.

Cooper Vance got the start for Warriors. The righty went three innings, allowing four runs on one hit, striking out six, and walking one.

Corfield was on the hill for Freeport. The Jacket’s starter surrendered two runs on two hits over one and one-third innings, striking out three. Hartman and Zigo entered the game as relief, throwing three innings and one inning respectively.

The Mohawk hit parade had 11 hits in the game. Jay Wrona, Jordan Mollenkopf, and A.J. Verdi each managed two hits to lead the team. Mollenkopf led Warriors with four stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with nine stolen bases.

Smetak went 1-for-4 at the plate to lead Freeport in hits.