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NABF SENIOR DIVISION ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM

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STRUTHERS OH- Last week, the NABF Senior division Workd Series wrapped up with the Brooklyn Bonnie Jays taking the title. With a week full of talented athletes shining on the biggest level, many players were named to the All-Tournament team, and we have the list for you.

MVP: Christopher Moreno, Bonnie Jays

Batting Champion: George Calderon, Bonnie Jays

All Tournament Team (no particular order)

Eli Sutton, FTB Mid Atlantic

Cam Calderero, Avalanche

Malakai Roberts, Athletix

Jonny Bailey, Troy American Legion

Brady Hanson, Athletix

Noah McEldowney, Troy American Legion

Hayden Bernard, Bonnie Jays

Tucker Miller, Troy American Legion

Jack Burch, Lincoln Park Rails

Derek Franken, Avalanche

Darius Brown, SAYO Grays

Randy Garcia, SAYO Grays

Zack Leonard, DuraEdge

Brian Pirone, Astro Falcons

Mason Jones, Avalanche

Cole Wong, Bonnie Jays

Usher Valdez, Bonnie Jays

Ryan Gibbons, Athletix

Grant Saunders, Troy American Legion

A CONVERSATION WITH THE ASTRO FALCONS

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EAST PALESTINE OH- The Astro Falcons 16u squad is coming off a Class B Championship on Friday night. They swept Creekside Fitness 2-0. They finished their year with a Class B record of 24-2. Naturally we had to hear from a few of the members of the newly crowned champions.

Manager Scott Ruark, and players Luca Ricchiutti, and Jay Campbell joined YSN’s Running :Point to talk about their championship summer with DJ Yokley, and Anthony Hartwig. They discuss their confident mindset, their time management, and much more. You won’t want to miss this exclusive conversation with members of the Astro Falcons 16u team.

 

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FALCONS SWEEP THEIR WAY TO A CHAMPIONSHIP

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STRUTHERS OH- After taking a competitive game on Thursday night, the Astro Falcons flexed their muscles in Gamd 2 on Friday night to sweep the Class B 16U Championship Series. The Falcons rolled to a 14-3 win over Creekside. The Falcons scored 9 runs in the 3rd to run away with the game.

Mark Pieto had a tremendous game at the dish going 2-3 with a run scored, and an eye popping 4 RBI. He wasn’t the only Falcon hitter to find success, Bo Fornataro went 2-4 on the night with 2 runs scored, and a pair of RBI. Shawn Kristophel went 1-3 with a run scored, and 2 RBI. Luca Ricchiuti went without being retired going 2-2 with 2 walks, 2 runs scored, and a RBI. Jaden Rishel also had multiple hits going 2-3.

Kolten Ruark took the win on the mound. He lasted 4 innings and gave up 3 runs on 5 hits.

Paul Connelly led the offense for Creekside going 2-3 and knocking in a RBI. Danny Flynn, and Jack Davis also added RBI. Shane Lindstrom went 1-3 with a run scored.

Jameson Beck was charged with the loss for Creekside. He threw 2 innings and gave up 8 runs on 8 hits. He struck out 1.

FALCONS TAKE GAME ONE OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

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STRUTHERS OH- The stage has been set in Class B 16U. A full summer of hard work has come down to two teams in the Championship Series. The Astro Falcons and Creekside Fitness locked horns on Thursday night in Game 1 of a best of 3. The Falcons rolled to a 10-4 win to take the advantage in the series.

Mark Pieto was perfect at the plate for the Falcons. He went 2-2 with a walk, 2 runs scored, and 2 RBI. Luca Ricchiuti put together a solid day as well going 1-2 with a walk, a run scored, and a pair of RBI. Shawn Kristophel also snagged a pair of RBI going 1-3.

Kristophel also managed to pick up the win on the mound. He went 6 innings and gave up 1 earned run on 6 hits. He struck out 4.

Danny Flynn continued his impressive summer going 1-3 on the day with a run scored, and a RBI. Jack Davis also went 1-3 with a RBI. Shane Lindstrom had multiple hits for Creekside going 2-4 with a run scored.

Joey Aye was charged with the loss on the bump. He went 4 innings and gave up 3 earned runs on 5 hits. He struck out 1.

ASTRO SWEEPS ITS WAY TO THE FINALS

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STRUTHERS OH- The Astro Falcons won twice on Wednesday to sweep Dura Edge in the 16U Class B semifinals. I’m the second game, the Falcons won 7-4.

Seth Cervello led the Astro offense in the series clinching win. He went 1-2 with 2 walks, a run scored, and 2 RBI. Luca Ricchiuti also had an impressive day going 1-2 with 2 walks, a RBI, and 3 runs scored. Bo Fornataro wasn’t retired the entire game going 2-2 with 2 walks, a run scored, and a RBI.

Jaden Rishel earned the win for the Falcons. He threw 5 innings and gave up 4 runs on 4 hits. He struck out 4.

Ryan Telesz went 1-2 for Dura Edge with a walk, a run scored, and 2 RBI. Blake Jefferies went 1-3 with a run scored. Nick Leasure also went 1-4 and scored a run.

Brady Adams was charged with the loss for Dura Edge. He gave up 2 runs on a hit in 1 inning pitched.

FALCONS FLY AWAY WITH GAME 1

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STRUTHERS OH- It took two days to complete after rain suspended the game on Tuesday night, but the Astro Falcons came back the next night and held their 4-3 lead to take Game 1 of the Class B semifinals over Dura Edge.

Drew Kaschak and Jaden Rishel both went 1-2 for the Falcons with a RBI a piece. Seth Cervello, and Bo Fornataro also collected RBI’s. Luca Ricchiuti went 1-3 with a run scored. Jay Campbell went 1-2 with a run scored.

Nick Longo got the win on the hill for the Falcons. He threw 2 innings and gave up 1 run on 2 hits. He struck out a pair.

Marco Massucci had a great day for Dura Edge going 2-3 with the team’s only RBI, and a run scored. Kris Hrosar, and Blake Jefferies both went 1-3 with a run scored.

Joseph Babusci took the loss for Dura Edge. He lasted 5 innings and gave up 3 earned runs on 4 hits. He struck out 3.

ASTRO FALCON MANAGER DON PLETCHER JOINS RUNNING POINT

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EAST PALESTINE OH- The Astro Falcons 18u team did not end the NABF World Series the way the would like. A series of events forced them to forfeit in a quarterfinal game. Since it happened, it has been a widely discussed topic in the local baseball scene. Astro manager Don Pletcher took the time to call in to YSN’s Running Point to clear up any speculation on what happened with his first hand account. Don also takes the time to reflect on the NABF weekend as a whole, and what it meant to all the teams to have it after missing it in 2020 due to COVID.

The Brooklyn Bonnie Jays won the 2021 NABF World Series Championship.

The Astros still have plenty of baseball to look forward to this summer. They will play for a spot in the Palomino tournament in Texas. Then they will come back to Bob Cene Park and resume the 18u Class B Playoffs.

 

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NABF JUNIOR DIVISION ALL TOURNAMENT TEAM

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STRUTHERS OH- The NABF Junior Division World Series wrapped up on Sunday night when the Ohio Longhorns beat the Astro Falcons to win the championship. Plenty of talent was on display all weekend, and now that a champion has been named, the all tournament team has been released.

MVP: Henry Casper, Ohio Longhorns Piscura

Batting Champion: Bo Fornataro, Astro Falcons

All Tournament Team:

Caleb Hadley, Prospects

Seth Cervello, Astro Falcons

Drew McKenna, ProNine Baseball

Johnny Leedham, Creekside Fitness

Luca Ricchiuti, Astro Falcons

Mason Tackett, Ohio Longhorns Piscura

Jay Michael Wrona, Astro Falcons

Rider Spath, Astro Falcons

Landon Turner, Troy American Legion

Remington Hart, Prospects

Danny Flynn, Creekside Fitness

Alex Parker, Ohio Longhorns DeMarino

Jay Campbell, Astro Falcons

Jake Affeldt, Ohio Longhorns Piscura

Alex Peterson, Ohio Longhorns Piscura

Tommy Mawby, Ohio Longhorns Piscura

Jake Liepheimer, Prospects

Don King, Ohio Longhorns DeMarino

Andrew Fisher, Ohio Longhorns DeMarino

OHIO LONGHORNS WIN NABF JUNIOR DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP

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AUSTINTOWN OH- In the NABF Junior division semifinals, the Astro Falcons beat a Ohio Longhorns team 13-5. They would be stacked up with a separate Longhorns squad in the championship, but couldn’t overcome this challenge. They fell to Longhorns-Piscura 4-0.

Jay Campbell got the start on the mound for the Falcons and started things off with a quick 1-2-3 inning. Tommy Mawby matched that on the hill for the Longhorns throwing a solid 1-2-3 frame. Both pitchers had a no hitter through 3 innings of play.

Ryder Spath broke up Campbell’s perfect game by getting on base in the fourth, and then stole second base. Spath came along to score to break the tie 1-0. Mawby then scored on an error to make it 2-0. The Longhorns continued to score in the inning and Alex Healy’s sac fly made it 4-0 before the inning was over.

That was the end of the scoring as Mawby threw a gem of a game and shutout the Falcons defense. He threw 3 innings of perfection.

The Ohio Longhorns win the 2021 NABF Junior Division World Series!

ASTRO CONTINUES TO ROLL THROUGH NABF

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STRUTHERS OH- BHM Buckeyes struggled to get their offense going on Sunday, getting easily dispatched by Astro Falcons, 13-1.

Astro Falcons scored six runs in the fifth inning. Ben Slanker, Ty Casiato, Teddy Ruffner, and Tim Quinn all moved runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Conor Carney led things off on the mound for Astro Falcons. Carney allowed two hits and one run over five innings, striking out seven and walking one.

Michael Casselberry started the game for BHM Buckeyes. The hurler allowed seven hits and nine runs over four innings, striking out two. Otto Abel and Nick Bollinger entered the game from the bullpen, throwing two-thirds of an inning and one-third of an inning respectively.

Abel and Clayton Graham each collected one hit to lead BHM Buckeyes.

Ben Slanker led Astro Falcons with two hits in three at bats. Astro Falcons was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Ruffner made the most plays with eight.

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