STORM OPEN THE DAY WITH WALK OFF WIN

STREETSBORO OH- Steel Valley Storm defeated the Akron Racers 5-3 on Sunday thanks to a walk-off single. The game was tied at three with the Storm batting in the bottom of the sixth when Olivia LaCivita singled on a 1-2 count, scoring two runs.

Sophia LaCivita was credited with the victory for Steel Valley Storm. The pitcher went six innings, allowing three runs on three hits and striking out three.

Sydney Hillyard took the loss for the Racers. The hurler surrendered five runs on three hits over five innings, striking out two.

LaCivita, Gretchen Bartels, and Gabby Goddard each collected one hit to lead Steel Valley Storm.