STRUTHERS PICKS UP FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON

STRUTHERS OH- Struthers coasted to an easy victory over Girard 9-2 on Tuesday to secure their first win of the young season.

Struthers got things moving in the first inning, when Drew Day grounded out, scoring one run.

The Wildcats tallied four runs in the fourth inning. Their big bats in the inning were led by a single by Day and a double by Chance Laczko.

Olindo Pezzone led the Wildcats to victory on the mound. The righty allowed two hits and two runs over five innings, striking out ten. Laczko and Ronnie Leonard entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Jake Dohy took the loss for Girard. Dohy went four innings, allowing six runs on six hits and striking out four.

Struthers totaled six hits in the game. Laczko and Day each collected multiple hits for Struthers Wildcats Varsity. Day and Laczko each collected two hits to lead.

Nate Freeland went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Girard in hits.