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FALCONS BLAST AWAY DURA EDGE

STRUTHERS OH- Astro Falcons continued their domination of Class B on Friday night with a massive 10-1 win over Dura Edge remaining undefeated.

Jayden Walker had a perfect day at the dish for the Astro Falcons. He went 3-3 with a walk, 3 runs scored, and 2 RBI. Aiden Kelly went 1-2 with a walk and 2 runs scored. He also knocked in a RBI. Mike Carpenter went 1-4 with a RBI.

Kelly pitched the entire game for the Falcons, and he was on point. He went 6 innings and gave up 0 ER on 3 H. He struck out 9 and only walked 1.

Jarrod Malagise went 1-2 with a walk to try and spark the struggling Dura Edge offense. Parker Lyons went 1-3 with a run scored.

Alex Rothwell was tagged with the loss for Dura Edge. He threw 2 innings and gave up 6 ER on 2 H. He struck out 4, and walked 7.

FALCONS OUTSWING DURA EDGE

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Dura Edge out-hit Astro Falcons 11 to six, but it wasn’t enough in an 11-7 loss on Thursday

Astro Falcons opened up scoring in the first inning, when Bo Fornataro’s sac fly scored one run.

In the bottom of the first inning, Dura Edge tied things up at one. Joe Babusci drove in one when Babusci singled.

Astro Falcons pulled away for good with four runs in the second inning. In the second Drew Kaschak singled on a 3-1 count, scoring one run and Jay Wrona doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring three runs.

Dura Edge put up five runs in the sixth inning. Their big bats were led by Mitch Garvin, Blake Jefferies, Nick Leasure, and Babusci, all driving in runs in the frame.

Astro Falcons scored six runs in the fourth inning. Wrona, Luca Richiutti, and Fornataro all drove in runs in the frame.

Sean Kristopliel earned the victory on the mound for Astro Falcons. The hurler allowed three hits and one run over two and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking zero. Kaschak and Fornataro entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief. Fornataro recorded the last out to earn the save.

Evan Levkulich took the loss for Dura Edge. The pitcher surrendered five runs on five hits over two innings, striking out two.

Dura Edge racked up 11 hits on the day. Leasure, Babusci, and A J Verdi all managed multiple hits. Leasure led with three hits in three at bats.

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PITCHING LEADS FALCONS TO SHUT OUT WIN OVER CREEKSIDE

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In what started as an absolute pitchers duel, the Astro Falcons outlasted Creekside Fitness to stay undefeated on the season and improve their record to 5-0.

Getting the nod for the Astro Falcons was Tommy Beam, a West Virginia commit. Beam, standing at 6 foot 7, walked the first 2 batters he faced. How did he respond? Probably exactly how you’d envision a power 5 commit would, by fanning the next 3 batters he saw to end the inning.

Next, it was time for the Creekside starter, Tyler Switalski, to take the mound for his team. Unlike his counterpart, Switalski whiffed the first batter he faced before plunking the 2 spot in Clay Wiesen. How did Switalski respond? Well I forgot to mention he’s also a division 1 commit(Gardner-Webb), so exactly as you’d expect, by striking out the next 2 batters he faced.

The strikeouts continued for both starters as they worked through the end of the 4th, sitting down a combined 17 batters before their nights were over. Fortunately for Beam, his night ended better than Switalski.

Not to say that the lefty Switalski left on a sour note, but after walking the leadoff batter in the 5th, a sacrifice bunt followed by a pop up to the catcher, that actually saw the runner tag from second when the 3rd base bag was unoccupied, hadJoe Roth just 90 feet away from making things 2-0.

Back at the top of the Astro lineup, Ty Casciato promptly delivered with a base hit up the middle to bring across Roth. Casciato’s hit was the first of the ball game for either side.

Switalski would then give up a hit to Wiesen before his night was ended with the score at just 2-0. The wheels would then fall off for Creekside, as the relief pitcher would immediately walk the only 4 batters he faced, giving Astro their 7-0 lead they would end the game with before the bottom of the 6th even started due to the time limit.

TOP PERFORMERS:

ASTRO

Tommy Beam 4 innings pitched, 0 hits, 7 Ks, 0 runs

Ty Casciato – 1-for-3, 1 run scored, 1 RBI, 1 stolen base

CREEKSIDE

Tyler Switalski – 4 2/3 innings pitched, 2 hits, 3 earned runs, 10 Ks

Thomas Koch – 1-for-2, 1 walk, 1 stolen base

*Contributed By YSN’s Jamie Thomson

LATE ASTRO RUNS ENOUGH TO HOLD OFF CREEKSIDE

STRUTHERS OH- The Astro Falcons scored 3 runs in the 5th inning, which turned out to be huge in their 7-5 win over Creekside on Tuesday night.

Bo Fornataro went 2-3 on the night with a RBI and 3 runs scored. He also worked a walk. Mark Pieto also had a multiple hit night going 2-3. Jake Schneider went 1-2 with a run scored, a walk, and 2 RBI. Shawn Kristophel also gathered an RBI on a 1-3 day.

Schneider got the win on the mound for the Falcons. He went 5 innings and gave up 2 ER on 6 hits. He struck out 6 and walked 0. Kolton Ruark pitched an inning of relief and gave up 2 ER on 1 H.

For Creekside Shane Lindstrom went 2-3 with 2 runs scored and a walk. He also had a RBI. Jameson Beck went 1-4 with a RBI. Devin Gruver did not record a hit, but did gather a RBI.

Jordan McCartney got the start on the bump for Creekside. He went 4 innings giving up 7 ER on 10 H. He struck out one.

FALCONS TAKE BACK AND FORTH AFFAIR

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Astro Falcons  weathered a push by Creekside Fitness in the fourth inning where they coughed up four runs, but they still won 9-6 on Monday. Creekside Fitness  scored its runs on a error by Dylan Kelty.

Both pitching staffs had their hands full, frequently dealing with runners on base. Astro Falcons collected ten hits and Creekside Fitness had seven.

Astro Falcons got on the board in the first inning when Hunter Garvin doubled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

In the bottom of the first inning, Creekside tied things up at one when Mason Petridis drew a walk, scoring a run.

After Astro Falcons  scored one run in the top of the fifth, Creekside answered with one of their own.  They then answered when Jackson Cheeks singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.

The Astro Falcons pulled away for good with four runs in the third inning. In the third Garvin singled on a 2-1 count, scoring one run and Cheeks induced Chandler Maurice to hit into a fielder’s choice, but one run scored.

Seth Walker got the win for Astro Falcons. The pitcher lasted five innings, allowing seven hits and six runs while striking out three. Scottie Eaton, Jr. threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen. Eaton, Jr. recorded the last six outs to earn the save.

Cheeks took the loss for Creekside Fitness. The righty surrendered five runs on five hits over two and two-thirds innings, striking out one.

Astro Falcons tallied ten hits on the day. Garvin, Jacob Hayes, and Dominic Cubellis all managed multiple hits. Garvin went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead in hits.

Cheeks led Creekside with two hits in three at bats.

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FIT FOR CHAMPIONS CREEKSIDE TAKES THE TITLE

STRUTHERS OH- Creekside and Astro Falcons had the Class B season end with drama with a winner take all Game 5 on Friday night. Creekside came out strong and shutdown the Falcons offense to take home the Championship with a 6-0 win.

Noah Reims has a big night for Creekside going 2-4 with a run scored and 2 RBI. David Duffalo was perfect at the plate going 2-2 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI. BJ Arnold went 2-4 with a run scored and a RBI.

The Falcons offense had 6 hits and 5 walks, but couldn’t bring anyone home against Creekside’s pitching. Lucas Gulcznski went 1-1 with 2 walks on the night. Matt Shepard, Chase Franken, and JJ Wetherholt all went 1-2 with a walk.

Gavin Miller brought home the win for Creekside on the hill. He went 6 innings giving up 0 runs on 6 hits and striking out 5.

 

ASTROS EVEN UP THE SERIES

STRUTHERS OH- The Astro Falcons have forced a winner take all Game 5 in the 18U Championship Series. They dominated Creekside Thursday night in a 9-0 victory. They made the most out of their hits, scoring their nine runs on just six hits.

Ricky Havrilla has a big night going 1-3 with a run scored, a walk, and 2 RBI.  Lucas Gulcznski almost matched those numbers going 1-3 with a run score and 2 RBI. Brandon Gelpi went 1-3 with a walk and 2 RBI. The Falcons walked 11 times on the night. Chase Franken walked 3 times. JJ Wetherholt Walker twice, he also went 1-2 with a run scored.

Creekside only managed 3 hits on the night, and two of them came from BJ Arnold who went 2-3. Cole Yeager collected the other hit going 1-3. David Duffalo walked once.

Andrew Russell got the shutout victory on the mound for the Falcons. He went all 7 innings giving up 0 runs on 3 hits. He struck out 9 while only walking 1.

ASTROS STAY ALIVE IN GAME 3

STRUTHERS OH- The Astro Falcons let loose on Creekside on Wednesday night to avoid a series sweep. It was a dominating 15-1 victory. The Falcons scored 15 runs on 9 hits and only allowed 1 run on 2 hits.

Andrew Russell was very productive for the Falcons going 1-2 with a run scored, a walk, and 3 RBI. JJ Wetherholt went 2-4 with a run scored and 3 RBI. Will Ray went 2-3 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI.

Ben Petske has the team’s only RBI going 1-2 with a RBI. David Duffalo collected the other hit for Creekside went 1-1 with a walk. Brady Hansen walked twice.

Jon McCullough tossed a victory on the mound for the Falcons. He went 5 innings giving up 1 run on 2 hits. He struck out 9.

FALCONS SWEEP THEIR WAY TO GLORY

STRUTHERS OH- The Astro Falcons finishes off the 16U Championship series with a 10-0 win over Knightline to sweep the series. The Astros only scored in two innings, unfortunately for Knightline, one inning was an eight run one.

Stephen Tarnoci went 1-1 with a run scored and 2 RBI. Cole Constable went 1-3 with a run scored and a RBI. Aiden Miller went 1-1 with a RBI. Seth Cervello went 1-2 with a RBI.

Knightline only managed 1 hit and it came from Teagan McCurdy who went 1-2. Dru DeShields and Mikey Sciortino both walked once.

Anthony Miller brought home the championship victory for the Falcons. He went 5 innings giving up 0 runs on 1 hit and striking out 7.

 

ASTROS TAKE TITLE IN BLOW OUT FASHION

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Drew Kaschak had all the right stuff on Wednesday for Astro Falcons, allowing zero runs and besting Whiting Roll-Offs by a score of 14-0

Astro Falcons opened up scoring in the first inning.  Nick Lewis drew a walk, scoring one run.

Astro Falcons put up four runs in the second inning.  They scored their runs on a double by Lewis.

A double by Ben Miller in the fourth inning was a positive for Whiting.

Kaschak pitched Astro Falcons to victory. He surrendered zero runs on two hits over five innings, striking out one and walking one.

Joey Pugh was on the mound for Whiting. He went two innings, allowing eight runs on nine hits and striking out two.  

Astro Falcons collected 13 hits.  Jay Michael Wrona, Ryan DiLullo, Bo Fornataro, and Jaden Rishel all had multiple hits.  Wrona went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Astro Falcons in hits.

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