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YOUNGSTOWN REIGNS AGAIN AS WORLD CHAMPIONS

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LOREDO TX- After a couple of one run games in a row, Youngstown easily dispatched Monterrey, Mexico on Tuesday at Uni-Trade Stadium, 10-4 to secure a Palomino World Series Championship.

Youngstown got on the board in the top of the first inning after Monterrey committed an error, and Owen Henne singled, each scoring one run.

Monterrey captured the lead, 4-2, in the bottom of the first after Gael Zenni doubled, and Juan Quintnilla singled, each scoring two runs.

Youngstown took the lead in the top of the fourth inning after Austin Lafferty scored after tagging up, and Jack Lutte stole home, each scoring one run.

Youngstown scored five runs on six hits in the top of the seventh inning. Henne singled, scoring one run, Gino Lazzari singled, scoring one run, Andrew Capizzi singled, scoring one run, Lafferty doubled, scoring one run, and AJ Havrilla singled, scoring one run.

Ryan Apaliski stepped on the hill first for Youngstown. They allowed five hits and four runs over seven innings, striking out four and walking eight. Evon Lozano led things off on the bump for Monterrey. The starting pitcher surrendered one hit and two runs (zero earned) over two-thirds of an inning, striking out one and walking two.

Youngstown piled up 12 hits in the game. Havrilla and Henne each collected three hits to lead the way. Havrilla went 3-for-5 at the plate as the infielder led the team with two runs batted in. Antonio Cordeiro and Lafferty also collected multiple hits for Youngstown. Ben Slanker paced Youngstown with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, accumulating seven walks for the game. Lafferty and Lutte each stole multiple bases. Youngstown was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Lutte had the most chances in the field with seven.

 

OFFENSE THRIVES IN YOUNGSTOWN’S FIRST WIN IN TEXAS

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LORADO TX- Antonio Cordeiro drove in five runs on three hits to lead Youngstown past Palmview, Texas 21-12 on Friday at Uni-Trade Stadium. Cordeiro tripled in the sixth scoring two, singled in the fourth scoring one, and singled in the seventh scoring one.

Bats blistered as Youngstown collected 17 hits and Palmview, tallied nine in the high-scoring game.

Youngstown got on the board in the top of the first inning after Ben Slanker walked, Aj Havrilla scored after tagging up, and Owen Henne singled, each scoring one run.

Palmview tied the game in the bottom of the first thanks to a double by Antonio Villarellal, a double by Jacob Torres, and a double play.

Youngstown took the lead in the top of the third. Slanker doubled, scoring two runs, to give them the leg up, 5-3.

Palmview flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the third, scoring nine runs on six hits to take a 12-5 lead. The biggest blow in the inning was a grand slam to left field by Antoino Balboa on the ninth pitch of the at-bat that drove in four.

Youngstown scored five runs on five hits in the top of the fourth inning. Austin Lafferty singled, scoring one run, Jack Lutte singled, scoring one run, Lafferty scored after tagging up, Slanker doubled, scoring one run, and Cordeiro singled, scoring one run.

Youngstown then made the score 13-12 in the top of the sixth after Cordeiro tripled, scoring two runs, and Henne singled, scoring one run.

Youngstown scored eight runs on two hits in the top of the seventh inning. John Chalus drew a walk, scoring one run, Cordeiro singled, scoring one run, Henne was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Gino Lazzari drew a walk, scoring one run, Jacob McGuire drew a walk, scoring one run, Lafferty doubled, scoring two runs, and Lutte grounded out, scoring one run.

Kiayuan Baskerville pitched three and two-thirds innings in relief for Youngstown. The reliever gave up one hit and zero runs while, striking out six and walking one. Luke Mccoy led things off on the hill for Youngstown. He gave up eight hits and 12 runs over three innings, striking out four and walking eight.

Youngstown tallied 17 hits in the game. Leadoff hitter Lafferty led with four hits in six at bats. Chalus, Henne, Lutte, and Slanker each collected multiple hits. McGuire led with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, piling up 11 walks for the game. Youngstown turned one double play in the game. They were sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Cordeiro made the most plays with 10.

 

PROSPECTS GET THE EDGE

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By Matt Morrison


STRUTHERS, OHIO- The Prospects just edged the Whiting Roll-Offs this evening at Bob Cene park by a score of 6-3.

The Prospects were led at the plate by Robert Gumino and Gino Lazzeri, who both went 2 for 3. The Roll-Offs were led by Aidan Leiendecker, who went 3 for 3 at the plate. Owen Keister was the losing pitcher of the evening as he allowed four runs on one hit with one strikeout.

Alex Stowe picked up the win on the mound for the Prospects as he allowed three runs on eight hits with five strikeouts. 

CREEKSIDE DRIVES HOME SUCCESS

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By Matt Morrison


STRUTHERS, OHIO- Creekside Fitness picked up the 5-0 victory Monday evening against Dura Edge at Bob Cene Park.

Creekside was led at the plate by Tyler Mikulin, who went 3 for 3, and as well as Mitch Garvin and Andrew Kali, who both went 2 for 3.

Mikulin also picked up the win on the mound as he allowed just two hits and sat down five batters at the plate.

ARMSTRONG READY FOR BASEBALL IN GEORGIA

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SWAINSBORO GA- All summer long we have been dazzled by everyone on the Astro Falcons 18U roster. They truly were a team built for greatness. One of the key dogs in their winning machine was Tyler Armstrong.

Armstrong has lived and breathed baseball his whole life. Now as he graduates high school, the game that he has put so much into has given him the chance to live out a dream. To play baseball at the next level is something everyone in the sport dream about, but in reality, only 7% of players in the country get to experience. Armstrong is one of the 7%. He is signed to continue his baseball career in Georgia at East Georgia State College. He’ll be a Bobcat.

Armstrong bay .340 this Class B season in 20 games played for the Astro Falcons.  He hit 1 HR and knocked in 20 RBI.  His on base percentage was also at an impressive .420.

Armstrong took the time to hop on to YSN’s Running Point to talk about his time with the Falcons with Ty Bartell, and Anthony Hartwig. He also talks about his future goals, some of his baseball inspirations, and so much more. Check out this exclusive interview with Tyler Armstrong only on YSN.

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FALCONS CLINCH CLASS B CHAMPIONSHIP

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STRUTHERS OH- After the Class B Championship Series had to hit a pause button to make room for the NABF World Series, the Astro Falcons and Creekside Fitness met back up to complete the series. With a 2-1 series lead coming in, the Astro Falcons clinched the Class B title with an 8-3 win.

Tyler Armstrong came up clutch for the Falcons on the night going 2-4 with 2 RBI.  David Kessler also knocked in 2 RBI on a 1-3 day. Ben Slanker mirrored those numbers driving in 2 going 1-3. He also scored a run.  Zeke Hendricks managed multiple hits going 2-3 with 2 runs scored.

Joe Roth went the distance in a championship level effort on the mound. He gave up 3 runs on 6 hits, and ended with 6 strike outs and no walks.

Payton Zupko had a good day at the plate for Creekside despite the loss. He went 1-2 with a RBI.  Tyler Kamerer went 1-3 with a RBI.  Henry Shaffer also went 1-3 with a RBI from the top of the order.

Braeden D’Angelo took the loss on the mound for Creekside.  He went 3 innings and gave up 5 runs on only 3 hits.  He struck out 1.  Creekside struck out 6 as a team.

LONGHORNS SNAG THE NABF SENIOR WORLD SERIES TITLE

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STRUTHERS OH- After an impressive Championship Sunday the Ohio Longhorns-DeMarino outlasted Knightline to secure a NABF Senior World Series Championship.  They were able to hold off a late rally to earn a 5-3 victory.

Trevor Vojtkofsky did a ton of damage at the plate for the Longhorns. He went 3-4 on the day with a run scored, and a pair of RBI.  AJ Caggiano anchored the lineup by going 2-4 with a RBI, and a run scored.  Parker Monday went 1-4 with a RBI on the day.  Alex Parker also had a RBI on a 1-3 day.

Dominic King reigned all day on the bump as he pitched his way to a complete game victory.  He gave up 1 earned run on 4 hits and struck out 1.

Gavin Shrum was never retired at the plate on the day for Knightline. He went 1-1 with a run scored, and a RBI.  Teagan McCurdy got the other RBI for Knightline going 1-3.  Jake Hettrick was also perfect going 1-1 with a run scored.

Alec Grzyb took the tough luck loss on the mound. He pitched 2 innings and gave up 3 runs on 6 hits. He struck out a pair.

LATE SCORE SEALS A SELECT VICTORY

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STRUTHERS OH- The North Coast Select and East Coast Michigan faced off on Saturday in the 18U NABF World Series. With the game tied going into the seventh, one run and sound defense for the Select was all it took to take the victory, 4-3.

For the Select, Gavin Padgett had a 2-4 day with an RBI. Cooper Clark went 1-2 with a run scored. Owen Horvath did not record a hit, but did draw 3 walks and scored 2 runs. Joshua Hernandez scored a run and drew a walk on a 1-3 effort on the day. 

Connor Pick got the win on the mound for the Select. In his 6 IP, he gave up 3 earned runs on 5 hits. He struck out 2 on the day.

*Contributed By YSN’s Brendan Miller

AVALANCHE DODGE THE LONGHORNS

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STRUTHERS OH- In 18U action of the NABF World Series, the Avalanche were able to walk away with a victory in a very interesting, tight matchup against the Longhorns-DeMarino. A two-run fourth inning for the Avalanche was one of the key moments that pushed them to a 4-3 victory on Saturday. 

Keith Smith led the Avalanche at the plate with a 2-3 day as he scored a run. Jullian Trott went 1-4 on the day, he was the lone RBI for the Avalanche. Logan Ayres went 1-2 and drew a walk. 

Noah Czajowski got the win on the mound for the Avalanche. In his 3 IP, he gave up 2 earned runs on 1 hit. He finished with 6 strikeouts on the day.

*Contributed By YSN’s Brendan Miller

AVALANCHE OVERWHELM ONTARIO ASTROS

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STRUTHERS OH- In 18U action of the NABF World Series Saturday, the Avalanche and the Ontario Astros squared off. From the start, the Avalanche bats were rolling. A 15-hit game as a club helped propel them to a 13-0 shutout win.

For the Avalanche, Nolan Reichard was fantastic at the plate. He went a perfect 3-3 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBIs. Jaret Boyer and Kenny Lavrich both went 3-4 on the day. Boyer scored 3 runs and put up an RBI. Lavrich scored a run and added 2 RBIs. Joey Fazzone had a 4 RBI day, going 2-4. 

Tyson Djakovich went the full distance and nearly finished the shutout with a no-hitter. In his 5 IP, he gave up just 1 hit and struck out 5.


*Contributed By YSN’s Brendan Miller