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RED DEVILS FIRE UP ON SENIOR NIGHT

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STRUTHERS,OH-  On a night to recognize the Red Devil Seniors, Kosta Patris was a beast on the mound, throwing a gem with 10 strikeouts as Memorial Red Devils edged out Chaney 3-2 on Friday. Patris kept his cool, allowing just three hits and two runs through seven solid innings, with just one walk.

Pitchers from both teams brought their A-game, with Memorial’s arms notching 10 strikeouts and Chaney’s lineup sitting down 11.

Chaney struck first, scoring in the opening frame on a fielder’s choice off B Johnson. But Memorial didn’t let that rattle them. Bobby Ramirez grounded out in the second to even the score.

Chaney nudged ahead again in the fifth, thanks to a clutch single by l Moon. Not to be outdone, Memorial capitalized on a Chaney error in the same inning to tie things up at 2-2.

The Red Devils took the lead for good in the sixth when Ramirez came through with another crucial RBI single, making it 3-2.

Johnson started for Chaney, and despite a solid effort with 11 strikeouts over six innings, unearned runs allowed Memorial to grab the win.

Duan Reynolds was on point for Memorial, leading the hit parade with two knocks in three at-bats. Ramirez, besides tying the game, was key on the defensive end too. The base paths were basically a sprinting track for Memorial, who stole a whopping 14 bases, with Patris, Pano Kolidakis, and Avey Vazquez each swiping multiple bags.

For Chaney, Johnson added an RBI, while B Polk, D Pagan, and Moon each bagged a hit.

Memorial now looks to carry this momentum into their next showdown at Liberty on Monday.

TIGERS CLAW PAST GIRARD

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HOWLAND, OH- Both squads brought their A-game to the mound on Friday, but Howland Tigers edged out Girard 3-1 in a tight contest.

Brendan Ray took the hill for Howland and went the distance, chalking up 21 outs. Girard initially broke through in the fourth inning after a wild pitch allowed them to score.

The Tigers roared back in the bottom half of the same inning, taking the lead for good at 3-1. Terry Werner kicked off the rally with a clutch single, Isaiah Burgess grounded out to send a runner home, and Anthony Marimpietri added a key RBI single.

Ray was stellar, bagging the win by holding Girard to just one unearned run on five hits while striking out nine over seven innings. Jaden Royal absorbed the loss for Girard, giving up three runs across six innings, managing only one strikeout and handing out four walks.

The Tigers showcased some solid hitting, with Luca Fronzaglio, Brayden Kovarik, Marimpietri, Ray, and Werner each bagging a hit. Marimpietri, Werner, and Burgess each notched an RBI. Defensively, Howland was on point, turning two double plays to stifle any Girard rallies.

For Girard, leadoff hitter Will Hynes was the bright spot, going 3-for-4 and swiping two bases, but it wasn’t enough to spark a comeback. Camron Herrick was a standout in the field, getting involved in three key plays.

Howland looks to keep the momentum rolling as they head to Austintown-Fitch on Monday.

LISBON LEAVES EAST FEELING BLUE

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LISBON, OH- Brady Carpenter was on a roll, snagging three hits as the Lisbon Blue Devils steamrolled East 10-0 on Friday. Carpenter set the tone with singles in the first, fourth, and fifth innings, proving to be a key player in the lineup.

The Blue Devils hit the scoreboard first in the second inning, capitalizing on a fielder’s choice by Gage Owens that allowed a run to score, despite a tough pitch from Francisco Rodriguez Santos. The real damage came in the fourth inning, where the Blue Devils hammered out five runs on five hits. Contributions came from Ryan Carpenter with a double, Aiden Myers grounding out to bring in a run, and Bryce Esarey and Marc Moore each adding singles that scored runs.

On the mound, Brady Carpenter was just as impressive, shutting down East with a one-hit, zero-run performance over five innings, where he struck out nine and walked three. Rodriguez Santos, on the other hand, struggled a bit for East, giving up six runs (two earned) across four innings.

The Blue Devils were sharp throughout, tallying ten hits with Moore picking up two of them. They kept it clean in the field too, not making a single error, with Logan Sturgeon leading with four defensive plays.

For East, Jordan Brown managed their only hit, going 1-for-1, while Oscar Agosto nabbed two bases.

Next up, the Lisbon Blue Devils are headed to Lowellville on Saturday, looking to carry their momentum forward.

BAILEY’S BIG DAY KEEPS THE CATS AT BAY

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SALEM, OH- Lance Baileyput on a show,  racking up three hits as the Salem Quakers cruised to a 10-0 shutout against the Struthers Wildcats on Friday. Bailey was everywhere, knocking singles in the first, fourth, and sixth innings.

The Quakers set the tone early, jumping ahead in the first inning after Troy Gibson drew a walk that brought in a run. They tacked on another in the second when Carson Rhodes grounded out, but the real explosion came in the sixth inning. They unleashed five runs off seven hits, with Bailey, Trenton McCoy, and Austin Chaffin delivering big hits to drive in runs.

McCoy was stellar on the mound, tossing a gem by allowing just two hits and zero runs over six innings, fanning eight. On the other side, Michael Scavnicky had a rough go, giving up eight runs across five innings for the Wildcats.

The Quakers’ bats were hot, amassing a total of 21 hits. McCoy went a perfect 4-for-4, leading the charge, while Chaffin, Gibson, and Bailey each knocked in two runs. The team was aggressive on the bases, swiping six bags, with Rhodes stealing two himself.

For Struthers, Scavnicky and Eddie Bradley managed to pick up a hit each in a tough outing where they also turned a double play.

Next, the Quakers are set to face the Cardinal Huskies on Saturday. With momentum on their side, they’re looking to keep the wins coming.

IRISH AND BLUE STREAKS SPLIT TWIN BILLING

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STRUTHERS, OH- In a rare Friday doubleheader at Bob Cene Park, Ursuline Irish came out strong in the first game, scoring four runs in the opening inning to secure a 7-1 victory over Lake Blue Streaks. Thomas Pesa and Joe Balog were the early heroes, with Pesa singling to bring in two runs and Balog doubling for another two.

Anthony Triveri clinched the win for Ursuline, controlling the game from the mound by allowing just one run over seven innings and striking out four. On the other side, #21 took the loss for Lake, coming in relief and giving up two runs in less than three innings. Dylan Sponseller started for Lake, and struggled a bit, giving up five runs.

Ursuline made the most of their at-bats, collecting 10 hits. Balog, batting seventh, drove in three runs and went 1-for-2, while Triveri led with three hits. Luke Kollar, Pesa, and Rowan Urbach each had solid hits as well.

For Lake, leadoff hitter Degeorge got two hits, and Emmitt Filisky contributed with an RBI. The team was sharp defensively, turning a double play and making no errors in the field.

Game 2 saw the tables turn as Lake Blue Streaks adjusted and took a 7-3 win over Ursuline.

This time, Ursuline was first on the board with Joe Balog singling in the third to score a run, but Lake quickly responded. Ty Degeorge’s single in the fourth helped them tie it, and then they took a lead in the fifth from a couple of walks.

Will Feser earned the win in relief for Lake, allowing no runs and striking out two in two innings. For Ursuline, Dom Polkovitch was tagged with the loss after surrendering three runs in his two innings of work. Thomas Kosovan started for Ursuline, and AJ Mitchell for Lake, each putting in strong efforts.

Balog again led Ursuline at the plate with an RBI, going 2-for-4. Lake stacked up 11 hits, with Degeorge and Noah Kubasky each grabbing two, and Degeorge also driving in three runs.

Lake showed their speed on the bases, stealing eight bases and turning a double play, matching their error-free defensive performance from the first game.

Ursuline is set to host South Range in their next game on Monday.

MOHAWK KEEPS SWINGING HOT BATS AGAINST CENTRAL

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BESSEMER, PA- The Mohawk Warriors took down Central Valley 8-3 on Friday, with a strong performance both on the mound and at the plate.

The Warriors got things rolling right away in the first inning when Vinny Pezzuolo grounded out to send two runners home. Central Valley quickly answered in the second, tying it up at two apiece thanks to Nate Angelo’s line out.

The Warriors surged ahead again in the fourth. Aidan Bowser smacked a double, Mason Hopper walked, and a Central Valley error, along with a single from A.J. Verdi, all contributed to scoring runs.

Cash Stratton picked up the win for Mohawk Area, handling three innings on the mound and giving up just one hit and two runs. On the flip side, Dante Nalli was charged with the loss for Central Valley, yielding four runs over three innings.

At the bat, the Warriors were hot, collecting a total of 12 hits. Bobby Fadden was a standout, nabbing three hits in four at-bats. Pezzuolo, Jack Andrews, Bowser, and Verdi each brought in a run. Hopper also had a good day with two hits. The team was aggressive on the bases, stealing six in total, with Jay Wrona and Hopper both swiping more than one.

For Central Valley, Antonio Perri, Jacob Hunter, Angelo, and Will Ciucci each managed a hit, with Ciucci also driving in a run. Jaden Balewski walked three times, helping Central Valley rack up eight walks for the game.

Next up, the Warriors are set to face Shenango on Monday.

HERALDS RUN WILD IN CHALKER WIN

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Ashtabula, OH- St. John Heralds dominated the Chalker Wildcats with an impressive 12-1 victory on Thursday.

The Wildcats struck first in the opening inning, with Vince DelVecchio’s sacrifice fly driving in a run. However, the Heralds quickly responded, capitalizing on two errors to take a commanding 3-1 lead by the end of the inning.

In the second inning, the Heralds further solidified their lead with a powerful offensive display, scoring five runs on just two hits. DelVecchio managed to induce a fielder’s choice from Ezra Campbell, but the Heralds still managed to score, with Aaron Wychock and Brady Cole delivering clutch hits to drive in runs.

The Heralds continued to pour on the runs, adding another run in the third inning to extend their lead to 9-1, with Campbell drawing a walk to bring in a run.

Cole started the game on the mound for the Heralds, delivering a solid performance by allowing just one run over one inning. DelVecchio took the mound for the Wildcats but struggled, giving up eight runs (three earned) over two innings. Wychock and Will Anderson came in as relief pitchers for the Heralds, shutting down the Wildcats’ offense with shutout innings.

Wychock led the Heralds’ offense with two RBIs, going 2-for-2 at the plate. The Heralds showed discipline at the plate, drawing a total of 10 walks throughout the game. Chase Clutter and Anderson displayed patience, each drawing two walks. Wychock also showcased his speed on the basepaths, stealing two bases.

Defensively, the Heralds were impeccable, committing no errors in the field, with Kyle Hejduk making the most plays with seven chances.

Del Vecchio drove in the lone run for the Wildcats, while Daniel Kellar and Logan Smallsreed collected one hit each.

The Heralds look to carry their momentum into their next game, a doubleheader on the road against the Maplewood Rockets on Saturday.

A COMMUNITY WIN FOR LOUISVILLE

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LOUISVILLE, OH- Cooper Rice was on fire at the plate in front of the entire community, bagging four hits in as many at-bats, to lead Louisville Leopards past Boardman with a 9-4 victory on Thursday. Rice was everywhere, hitting a triple in the sixth, and adding singles in the first, second, and fourth innings.

The scoring started with Jakeb Beard’s double in the first inning for Louisville. But Boardman briefly took the lead, 2-1, in the third, thanks to Adam Konnerth’s triple and Kaden Mayhew’s RBI groundout.

Louisville took control in the fourth, surging ahead 5-2. Andrew Corona smashed a two-run double, Cole Miller added an RBI double, and Beard contributed with an RBI single.

Tate Aljancic was credited with the win for Louisville, allowing four runs over four and a third innings, despite giving up just two hits. Mason Wanochi, on the mound for Boardman, was tagged with the loss after yielding five runs on nine hits in just over three innings. Blake Johnson stepped in to snag the save for Louisville.

Louisville racked up a total of 14 hits in the game. Beard was key in the middle of the lineup, driving in three runs on a 2-for-3 outing. Zach Root and Miller also had multiple hits.

Defensively, Louisville kept it clean with no errors, and Owen Burick was involved in six plays, leading his team.

For Boardman, Grayson Eicher and Konnerth each had a hit, while Mayhew brought in two runs.

Louisville is set to face Boardman again on Monday.

O’DONNELL SHUTS DOWN SPARTANS

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HOWLAND, OH- The Howland Tigers snagged a solid 5-1 win over Boardman on Wednesday, with the bottom of their lineup stepping up big time. Anthony Marimpietri, Brendan Ray, and Terry Werner were the key contributors, combining for four of the team’s seven hits. They managed to drive in four runs and score one themselves.

The Tigers got things rolling in the second inning when Werner knocked a single to bring in the first run. Ray kept the momentum going with another RBI single in the third to double the lead.

On the mound, Sully O’Donnell delivered a strong performance for Howland, giving up just one unearned run over seven innings, despite allowing nine hits. He struck out four and walked three. Boardman’s starter, Landon Whippo, had a tougher day, allowing five runs (two earned) on seven hits over six innings.

Marimpietri, hitting from the nine spot, was clutch, driving in two runs. Ray, hitting seventh, showed the depth of Howland’s lineup by going 2-for-3 at the plate. Werner not only contributed with his bat but also swiped two bases, adding to the Tigers’ aggressive base running.

Boardman managed to put up nine hits, with Grayson Eicher and Tyler Kirlik each grabbing two. Marty Stachowicz drove in their only run of the game.

Next, Boardman will return home to host the undefeated Poland Bulldogs, while the Tigers hit the road to take on Lakeview on Thursday, looking to keep their winning streak alive.

MOHAWK PITCHING CAGES TIGERS

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BEAVER FALLS, PA- The Mohawk Warriors unleashed a scoring frenzy in the third inning, piling on nine runs that secured a dominant 15-1 victory over Beaver Falls on Wednesday. The big inning was sparked by Garrett Noble’s sacrifice fly that brought in two runs, followed by a barrage of singles from Cash Stratton, Jack Andrews, Connor Hart, and Drew Wrona, each driving in runs and ramping up the score.

The Warriors kicked off the game strong, taking an early lead in the first inning after a fielding error by Beaver Falls allowed two runs to score, and Jackson Chapman added another with a single. They didn’t let up, adding more to their lead in the second inning thanks to Stratton’s double and another error by Beaver Falls.

On the mound, Tyler Howarth was untouchable, giving up no hits and no runs in his two innings of work, striking out two. Jared Kauffman came in relief and maintained the pressure, allowing just one run and striking out six in three innings. The tough day for Beaver Falls’ pitcher Petronick was evident as he allowed 14 runs over three innings.

The Warriors were sharp with their bats, racking up 13 hits. Hart, Chapman, Wrona, and Stratton each had a solid day, with Stratton leading the charge with three RBIs. Defensively, they were flawless, notching a double play and keeping the field error-free, thanks to Cory Fennell’s three plays.

For Beaver Falls, Veon managed the only hit of the contest..

Next up, the Warriors will face their local rivals, the Beaver Bobcats, on Thursday. Catch all the action live on YSN!