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ROTH BLANKS WHITING IN 16U ACTION

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STRUTHERS, OH- Roth Brothers two pitchers didn’t allow a single hit, as Roth defeated Whiting 10-0 on Friday. AJ Patellis struck out Caleb Lombardo to get the last out of the game in style.

Roth Brothers fired up the offense in the first inning, when Braydon Freeland drew a walk, scoring one run.

Julian Cunningham led things off on the pitcher’s mound for Roth. He surrendered zero runs on zero hits over four innings, striking out six.

Zach Herb was on the hill for Whiting. He surrendered six runs on four hits over two innings, striking out one.  Nate Hayes threw two and a third innings out of the bullpen.

Roth Brothers hit one home run on the day. Alex Tomsic put one out in the first inning.

Roth Brothers tallied nine hits in the game. Cam Hollobaugh, Sean Helpy, and Jordy Sheehan each collected multiple hits for Roth.

Whiting didn’t commit a single error in the field. Tyler Kamerer had four chances in the field, the most on the team.

 

 

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KNIGHTLINE 14U ROLLS OFF WHITING

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STRUTHERS, OH – Whiting Roll-offs fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 13-4 loss to Knightline on Friday. Knightline scored on a single by Lucas Commings, a single by Litner, and a stolen base by Commings in the first inning.

Knightline scored four runs in the fifth inning. The offensive onslaught by Knightline was led by Mason Hopper, Logan, and Commings, all knocking in runs in the inning.

Commings was on the pitcher’s mound for Knightline. He surrendered two runs on zero hits over one-third of an inning.

Dylan McElhinney started the game for Whiting. He surrendered seven runs on seven hits over two innings, walking zero. Andrew Henderson and Kyle Bourlier entered the game as relief, throwing two innings and one inning respectively.

Brennen Porter went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Whiting in hits.

Knightline tallied 11 hits on the day. Commings and Jake Kling each had multiple hits for Knightline. Commings led Knightline with three stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with six stolen bases.

 

 

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BELL, STRANK ARE BIG DOGS OF THE YEAR ON THE DIAMOND

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EAST PALESTINE, OH-  Some last pieces of hardware are to be handed out after great baseball and softball seasons respectively around the valley.  Two players who went out swinging and left their name in their respective school record books.

With the support of Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods, YSN is proud to announce the 2019 Baseball and Softball Big Dogs of the Valley.

Lisbon’s Logan Bell was chosen as First Team in Division IV and represented the Northeast in their selections.  Bell boasted a 7-2 record this season with a 0.91 ERA in just over 60 innings of work.  He also shattered Lisbon school records for strikeouts in a game (18) and in a season (131).  Bell’s numbers at the plate were just as impressive with a .506 batting average in 2019 which ties a school record as well.

Those numbers are no surprise when you take a look at the University of Akron recruit’s career marks for strikeouts (311) and ERA at 1.59.

PHOTO CREDIT: PATTI FINCH

Crestview’s Olivia Strank got it done in the field, and in the batter’s box in 2019.  The Lady Rebel Senior broke the record for singles in a season (37) and total hits in a campaign with 41.  Liv also carried a .398 average through the season with 10 stolen bases.  In the field, Strank had a .987 fielding percentage along with 47 putouts, and 31 assists while only committing a single error this season.

Congratulations to both student-athletes on outstanding seasons, and representing their families, schools, communities, and fans so well in 2019.  Best of luck in all their future endeavors.  We’re incredibly proud of your success, and for the opportunity to cover part of your journey.

PROSPECTS COMEBACK IN BIG WAY TO BEAT ROTH

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STRUTHERS, OH- Roth Brothers 18U started the game out the way they wanted to on Wednesday with a pair of runs right out of the gate in the bottom of the first.  After that, the Prospects found their groove and were able to bounce back with runs in the third, fourth, fifth and sixth innings en route to an 11-2 final.

Frankie Manios showed some signs of nerves early, but after a tough first, was the rock for his team.  Manios’ final line included six innings pitched, giving up 2 earned runs while scattering five hits, and striking out 6.

Offensively, Cam Kreps led the way going 4-4 with 5 RBI’s including a base-clearing 3 RBI Triple in the fifth that broke the game open for the Prospects.  Not to be forgotten, catcher Nick Guarnieri was perfect at the plate as well with 3 RBI.

For Roth, Brendon Hink went 1-3 with an RBI, while Rocco Bernadino also contributed a hit.

Colby Anderson was on the wrong side of the column pitching 4 innings, giving up six hits, six runs while walking five and striking out 5.

For his efforts, Cam Kreps was awarded the Baird Brothers Player of the Game.

DELL SHUTS DOWN KNIGHTLINE BATTERS, CREEKSIDE SLIDES INTO SECOND PLACE

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STRUTHERS, OH- Creekside starter Richie Dell was nearly untouchable on Wednesday night.  Creekside held onto second place in the league with a 3-0 win over Knightline.  Dell struck out ten Knightline batters while giving up one walk and two hits in six innings of work.

Offensively, Creekside only had three hits to Knightline’s two- but made the most of their base runners.  Kyle Weitzel, Dan Beistel, Nic Ottaviani all came through with the base hits, while Grant Metzger and Nate Stutz had RBI’s in the win.

For Knightline, Brett Bobin took the loss with 6 innings pitched giving up three earned runs and three walks.

Richie Dell took home the Baird Brothers Player of the game for his performance.

NEOBCA ALL-DISTRICT TEAMS ANNOUNCED

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COLUMBUS, OH- The Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association have released their All-District teams and the YSN Community was well represented.  Congratulations to all that have put the work in and now have this tremendous honor on their baseball resume.

 

 

 

DIVISION 3: FIRST TEAM

JAKE GEHRING – SOUTH RANGE

 

PARKER HYDRICK – UNITED

 

TREY PANCAKE – SOUTH RANGE

CHASE FRANKEN – COLUMBIANA

 

 

DIVISION 3- SECOND TEAM

KEITH BERGER – CRESTVIEW

 

DEVIN TURVEY – CRESTVIEW

 

BRANDON MIKOS – SOUTH RANGE

 

DIVISION 3: HONORABLE MENTION

ISAAC RICKETTS – CRESTVIEW

 

JEREMY KREUZWIESER – URSULINE

 

DIVISION 4: FIRST TEAM

LOGAN BELL – LISBON

 

DIVISION 4: SECOND TEAM

JUSTIN SWEENEY – LISBON

 

 

COURTESY: ASSOCIATIONDATABASE.COM

RED MEETS BLUE: BELL, FRANKEN ARE ALL-OHIO

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COLUMBUS, OH- Two of the area’s top stars have gained some deserving accolades earlier this week.  Lisbon’s Logan Bell and Columbiana’s Chase Franken were chosen as All-Ohioan’s at their respective levels.

Logan Bell was chosen as First Team in Division IV and represented the Northeast in their selections.  Bell boasted a 7-2 record this season with a 0.91 ERA in just over 60 innings of work.  He also shattered Lisbon school records for strikeouts in a game (18) and in a season (131).  Bell’s numbers at the plate were just as impressive with a .506 batting average in 2019 which ties a school record as well.

Those numbers are no surprise when you take a look at the University of Akron recruit’s career marks for strikeouts (311) and ERA at 1.59.

“Logan is a great student of the game.  He is always thinking about ways to achieve greater success…constantly asking questions, helping the pitcher that day with things he sees from the dugout.  He is truly a player young guys can look at as a great role model and I’m so happy he’s on my side, and not against.” says Bell’s summer league coach, Don Pletcher of the Astro Falcons.

Columbiana’s Chase Franken was also selected as All-Ohio as Honorable Mention in Division III.  Columbiana’s record holder for doubles, triples, and runs is stacking awards from all over and is just getting ready to become a senior in 2020.  This year, Franken posted a minuscule 0.74 ERA with 75 strikeouts to coincide.  Offensively, he led the Clippers in every category but runs batted in.  A .443 average that included a pair of home runs, a dozen doubles, six triples, and 21 steals.  Franken still feels his senior season could be his best yet.

“Chase is a dirt-dog.  He will use every tool in his belt to succeed.  He is the best second baseman in the league, and looks to other players for guidance, and will follow in their footsteps when he plays at the D1 level.” added Franken’s summer manager, Pletcher.

You can catch both Bell and Franken playing this summer in the Youngstown Class B league for the Astro Falcons.

Congratulations to both on stellar seasons, and best of luck to both as they transition to summer ball.

RAIDERS FALL IN DISTRICT FINALS

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STRUTHERS, OH- There will be a new champion in Division III Baseball in the great state of Ohio this year.  The defending champion, South Range Raiders fell short of returning to Regionals last night when Canton Central Catholic defeated the Raiders 8-6.

Wednesday’s game against Canton Central Catholic was a heartbreaker for the Raiders, as they lost the lead late in an 8-6 defeat. The game was tied at six with Canton Central Catholic batting in the top of the fifth when an error scored one run for Canton Central Catholic.

Despite the loss, Raiders did collect nine hits in the high-scoring affair. Unfortunately, Canton Central Catholic had nine hits as well on the way to victory.

The Raiders captured the lead in the first inning. Brandon Mikos drew a walk, scoring one run, making it 2-1.

Canton Central Catholic scored four runs in the fourth inning. The big inning for Canton Central Catholic came thanks to a walk by Beck and a double by Johnson.

The Raiders knotted the game up at six in the bottom of the fourth inning, when Ben Rivera singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.

PHOTO CREDIT: GARY LEININGER

Wassil toed the rubber for Canton Central Catholic. He surrendered six runs on seven hits over three and two-thirds innings, striking out one.

South Range sophomore, Brandon Mikos was on the pitcher’s mound for the Raiders. He went three and a third innings, allowing six runs on five hits and striking out five. Trey Pancake and Sam Brooks entered the game as relief, throwing two and two-thirds innings and one inning respectively.

Ben Rivera and Jake Gehring each racked up multiple hits for Raiders. Ben Rivera went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the Burgundy and Gold in hits.

Johnson led Canton Central Catholic with two hits in three at-bats.

 

 

 

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DEVILS HAVE NOTHING TO REGRET, JFK BATS PREVAIL

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STRUTHERS, OH- A very young Lisbon team gained some valuable experience on Tuesday night.  Unfortunately, it came at the expense of their 2019 season.  Through all the thrills and struggles of the season, the seniors of this Blue Devil team led by example, right down to the last out on defense where the school’s most dominant pitcher of all time ended his Blue Devil career with a strikeout.  The 311th of his outstanding career.

The Devils left it all out on the field and the way any of us would want to go out- with no regrets.

PHOTO CREDIT: KRISTY WEBER COX

The Blue Devils fell behind early and couldn’t come back in an 8-2 loss to Warren JFK on Tuesday. The Eagles jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first and never looked back.  JFK opened up scoring in the first inning when Jordan Edmondson scored on a passed ball, and an attempt to throw the runner out at third.  Cam Hollobaugh drove a sac fly to right field to make the game 2-0.

The Eagles scored three runs in the third inning. JFK’s big bats were led by Alex DeSalvo and Alex Hernandez, who each had RBIs in the inning.

Hollobaugh was the winning pitcher for John F. Kennedy Catholic. He surrendered two runs on three hits over seven innings, striking out ten.  The most impressive portion of Hollobaugh’s night was the composure he maintained when Lisbon tried to agitate his rhythm with baserunners throughout the game.

Logan Bell took the loss for Lisbon. He went six innings, allowing eight runs on eight hits and striking out ten.  The Blue Devil senior goes out the all-time leader in strikeouts in a season, and in a career.  Bell will attend the University of Akron next year and join the Zips pitching staff.

Garrett Cox went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Lisbon in hits.

JFK collected eight hits on the day. Gavin Shrum and Hernandez each had multiple hits for the Eagles. Shrum led John F. Kennedy with three hits in four at-bats.

 

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RAIDERS RIDE INTO DISTRICT FINALS

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STRUTHERS, OH- This was a matchup that was a long time coming.  These two teams faced off a week ago at the same location in Cene Park, and in a battle of who could show less about their roster, the Raiders proved victorious 3-1.  On Monday night with season’s on the line- South Range put their top arm on the bump, and everything came up aces for the Raiders.

South Range sophomore, Jake Gehring (NE8 Player of the Year) gave up a single run on seven hits and walked one while fanning 11 Irish during the teams 7-1 victory over Ursuline.

PHOTO CREDIT: GARY LEININGER

Leading the way on offense for the Raiders was sophomore All-NE8 second teamer, Brandon Mikos who punched in 3 RBI on the night on two hits.  Also contributing were Jared Bajerski with 2 RBI, and Ben Rivera and Gehring who produced a run apiece.

Joel Kreuzwieser took the loss for Ursuline. He surrendered two runs on four hits over three innings, striking out two.

PHOTO CREDIT: GARY LEININGER

Jeremy Kreuzwieser led Ursuline with two hits in four at-bats. Ursuline was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Jake Freisen had the most chances in the field with five.

The Raiders will now face Canton Central Catholic on Wednesday in the D3 District Finals, which will perhaps be the biggest game in the state of Ohio.  YSN will have you covered with tape-delayed coverage of the game from Cene Park.

 

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