SUSANY SIZZLES; RAIDERS OPEN THE SEASON ON RIGHT FOOT

CANFIELD, OH- Sam Susany didn’t allow a single run as South Range defeated Jefferson Area 3-0 on Wednesday. Susany allowed just one hit in the contest.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Susany struck out 13, while Sam Speakman sat down four.

South Range fired up the offense in the second inning. Gretchen Bartels grounded out, but scored one run in the process.

A single by Speakman in the fourth inning was positive offensively for Jefferson Area.

Speakman surrendered three runs on three hits over six innings, striking out four.

The Lady Raider offensive attack was keyed by Keira Brogan, who had a long ball in the fifth inning.  Brogan went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Raiders in hits.

South Range (1-0) will host Jefferson (0-1) once again on Wednesday to complete the season series.