NILES ESCAPES WITH LATE BURST

JEFFERSON OH- Niles was pushed to the brink on Monday night vs Jefferson. After 5 innings of play, they found themselves down 4-2. Then, the Dragons broke out of 3 runs in the top of the sixth inning. That new 5-4 lead was enough as the Dragons finished off Jefferson.

Zack Macik had a perfect day at the plate going 4-4 with a RBI. He scored 2 runs, and even walked once. Michael Guarnieri Jr racked up pair of RBI. Joe Valentine went 1-3 with a RBI, and a run scored.

Sam Perrone went 5 innings on the mound for Niles. He pitched well. He gave up 4 runs, but none of them were earned. He struck out 3. Matt Kozak threw two innings in relief. He struck out 5 and only gave up 1 hit.