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SALEM WINS FIFTH STRAIGHT, WALK OFF AGAINST UNITED

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SALEM, OH- The Quaker baseball team capped off an impressive week Friday night by beating United in 10 innings to capture their 5th win in as many days.

Junior starter Seth Seddon pitched 6 innings for the Quakers giving up 1 earned run on 10 hits while striking out 7 United batters.

Fellow junior Joey Watson would come in for Seddon in relief and pitch 4 scoreless innings giving up 0 runs and striking out 6.

A couple of errors defensively, a double by Parker Hydrick and a base hit by Britalon led to a 3 run top of the first by United. The Eagles would add another run in the third on a 2 out RBI single by McIntosh to make it a 4-0 lead. That would be the last run United would score.

The Quakers were just getting started.

Salem would get on the board in the 6th when freshman Brock Young singled in Watson and sophomore Nick Coletta would score on a throwing error to third on the same play.

The Quakers would be down to their last strike in the seventh against United ace Shane Black who had come on in relief during the previous inning to shut the door. He forgot to lock it however as with 2 strikes, freshman Darius Beck knocked the door open with a base hit up the middle scoring freshman Blaize Exline and sophomore Lane Rhodes to tie the game at 4.

Back and forth the two teams would go in extra innings with trading minor threats in a couple of innings but neither team could capitalize on them. Then in the bottom of the 10th with the bases loaded and two outs, senior Bryce Owen took 4 straight balls to walk off the Eagles and earn the Quakers their 5th win in as many days.

The Quakers improved to 9-1 at Ray Reisbeck field on the year and 14-11 overall. (7-5 in the EBC) the 6th seeded Quakers will host 11 seed Struthers in the sectional tournament on Monday with the first pitch set for 5 pm.

 

*Contributed by Mike DeBarr

SPARTANS TOO MUCH FOR POLAND

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BOARDMAN, OH- The Poland Bulldogs lost a heartbreaker on Friday. The Bulldogs fell to Boardman 4-3 on the final play of the game. The game was tied at three with Boardman batting in the bottom of the seventh when Charlie Davis singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring the game-winner.

Travis Harvey led the Boardman to victory on the hill. He surrendered one run on two hits over one inning, striking out one and walking one.  Cam Kreps started the game for Boardman. He allowed four hits and two runs over six innings, striking out 12 and walking one

Jared Knight took the loss for Poland. He allowed eight hits and four runs over six and two-thirds innings, striking out seven.

Braeden O’Shaughnessy led the Bulldogs with two hits in three at-bats.  Poland didn’t commit a single error in the field. Andrew Testa had eight chances in the field, the most on the team.

Davis went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Boardman in hits. Boardman was clean on defense as well, Connor Miller had the most chances in the field with 12.

 

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CHASING CHASE, FRANKEN TOSSES NO-NO AGAINST GIRARD

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COLUMBIANA, OH- The day started with the Clippers scheduled to play at Canal Park in Akron but ended with a no-hitter at home in Columbiana.  The Akron Rubberducks decided at 12:30 that their field would not be ready to play by the scheduled 6 PM start time so the game was canceled.  With the Clippers home field in good shape, the Girard Indians agreed to come to town for a Friday afternoon game.

Chase Franken (5-3) took the bump and was near perfect as he allowed zero hits in his five innings of work in the Clippers (13-9) 14-0 win over Girard.  Franken issued one walk and two base runners in total while striking out five.  He was efficient and was the recipient of excellent defense behind him.

Columbiana’s Chase Franken (PHOTO CREDIT: columbianabaseball.com)

Franken also helped his own cause offensively as he was 3-4 on the day including two triples and a double.  He had four RBI and scored three runs for the Clippers.  His third run broke the school record for runs in a Clipper career.  Wayne Davis added two hits with a double and knocked in a run.  Evan Kenneally had three RBI and Logan Hoschar added a 2-run single for Columbiana.  Joey Wilczak recorded his first varsity hit with a single in the fourth inning.

Columbiana will take on United Saturday at Noon in a makeup EOAC contest before facing the Eagles again on Monday in OHSAA tournament action.

 

*Contributed by Ryan Wolf

CONNECT 4: QUAKERS GETTING HOT

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NILES, OH- The Quakers extended their win streak to four and ended Western Reserve’s 6 game win streak on Thursday with a 9-7 victory at Eastwood Field in Niles.

Freshman starting pitcher Brock Young got his first varsity win as he went 6 innings giving up 3 earned runs while striking out 5.

While the Quaker defense might have been shaky behind the young lefty, their bats stayed hot as they put up 9 runs on 8 hits.

It wasn’t a lot of hits however that would get the Quaker offense started as they put up 6 runs in the second inning off of 4 walks and 2 hit batters to make the score 6-2.

After Reserve would answer right back in the top of the 3rd to cut the lead to 6-4, the Quakers added 2 more of their own in the 5th when freshman Blaize Exline and junior Joey Watson scored on a 2 out 2 RBI single by senior Turner Johnson.

Salem added another in the 6th after Sophomore Lane Rhodes doubled and was sent home on an RBI single by senior Adam Wilson.

The Quakers would take a 5 run lead into the 7th but would make it interesting by giving up 3 runs to cut the gap to 9-7 with 2 runners on but would get out of trouble and seal the win on a ground ball to second base.

The Quakers are now 13-11 on the year 7-5 in the EBC and will host United in their regular season finally at Ray Reisbeck Field tomorrow night under the lights at 7 pm.

 

 

*Contributed by Mike DeBarr

NILES BREATHES FIRE ON GIRARD COMEBACK

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NILES, OH- Despite a 4-run deficit in the fifth inning, Girard almost came all the way back, eventually falling 5-4 to McKinley on Wednesday.  the Indians scored four runs in the failed comeback on a double by Matt Miles and a single by Braydon Freeland.

Girard was right in it until McKinley singled in the sixth inning, Zach Leonard drove a liner to left to score Kenny Flanigan.

Zach Leonard was the winning pitcher for Niles McKinley. He went six innings, allowing four runs on six hits and striking out three. Brandon Hayes threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen. Hayes recorded the last three outs to earn the save for McKinley.

Devin Dutton took the loss for Girard. He allowed eight hits and five runs over six innings, striking out three and walking one.

Nick DeGregory, Anthony Cortese, Brady Hunkus, Jayden Maggs, Miles, Freeland, and Evan Boyle all had one hit to lead Girard.

McKinley had eight hits in the game. Leonard, Kenny Flanigan, and Joe Gallo all managed multiple hits for McKinley. Leonard led McKinley with three hits in four at-bats.

 

 

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WELLSVILLE WINS BATTLE OF THE RIVER, DOUBLE UP POTTERS

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WELLSVILLE, OH- Even though Wellsville gave up four runs in the fifth inning, they still defeated East Liverpool Potter Varsity 8-4 on Wednesday. Kamren Klakos, Paxton Grimes, Logan Bennett, and Dylan Czech each drove in runs during the inning.

The Tigers got things moving in the first inning, when Justin Thirtyacre singled on a full count, scoring two runs.  Wellsville then put up five runs in the second inning. Connor Ramsey, Seth Kerner, Jonathan Walker, and Brandon Tate each had RBIs in the frame.

Thirtyacre toed the rubber for Wellsville. He went seven innings, allowing four runs on eight hits and striking out nine.

Bennett was on the hill for East Liverpool Potter Varsity. He went one and two-thirds innings, allowing seven runs on four hits, striking out three and walking one. Klakos threw four and a third innings out of the bullpen.

Kerner led Wellsville Tigers Varsity with two hits in four at-bats.

Cory Weyand went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead East Liverpool Potter Varsity in hits.

 

 

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QUAKERS STACK THIRD STRAIGHT WIN

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CARROLLTON, OH- The Quakers ended their conference schedule tonight by getting the sweep over Carrollton to finish with a winning record in the EBC at 7-5.

Senior starting pitcher Adam Wilson went the distance for the Quakers earning his 4th EBC win as he went 7 innings and gave up 1 earned run while racking up 11 strikeouts. Wilson was only half of the story for the victorious Quakers however as Salem went into their last at-bat trailing by 1 run only to grind out 2 runs to get the victory.

Salem started the scoring back in the first inning when senior Turner Johnson scores on a base hit by sophomore Lane Rhodes to give the Quakes a 1 run lead.

Salem would strike for 2 more in the 4th inning on the strength of 3 doubles by Rhodes, Wilson, and freshman Blaize Exline.

Salem would give up their comfy 3 run lead in the 4th when Carrollton struck for 4 runs to take the lead on the strength of a bunt base hit, a throwing error, a triple, and a fielders choice.

After stranding a runner on 1st and 3rd in the 6th, the Quakers fight back in the 7th. After Johnson grounded out to first to start the inning, senior Bryce Owen reaches on a swinging bunt to third that he legged out. Junior Ricky Enlow then doubled into the right centerfield gap to give Salem runners at 2nd and 3rd with 1 out. After Wilson struck out looking the Quakers were down to their last out trailing by a run. That would quickly change as junior Joey Watson jumped on the first pitch he saw and ripped a base hit to right field passed the second basemen scoring the tying and go-ahead runs. Wilson did the rest in the mound in the bottom of the 7th setting down the Warriors 1,2,3.

The Quakers improve to 12-11 on the year and 7-5 on the season. Salem will play their 4th game in as many days tomorrow when they travel to Eastwood Field in Niles to take on Western Reserve.

 

*Contributed by Mike DeBarr

HOPFENZIZ DELIVERS AS COLUMBIANA CLIPS STRUTHERS

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STRUTHERS, OH- Columbiana (12-9) came away with a 5-3 victory over Struthers Wednesday afternoon at Cene Park.  Ryan Fahs picked up his fourth win of the year with the complete game victory.  Fahs allowed three runs (two earned) on nine hits while striking out five and walking only one.

With the game tied at 2-2 heading into the seventh, the Clippers rallied for three runs to take the lead for good.  Seth Ross singled to shortstop and Chase Franken followed with a walk.  After both players moved up on a wild pitch Struthers was forced to bring their infield in.  Evan Kenneally took advantage- ripping a single between first and second bringing home Ross and giving the Clippers the lead.  After a Fahs line out, Erik Hopfenziz came up big with a flair into left that gave the Clippers all the runs they would need.

On the day, Kenneally led the way with three hits and a sacrifice fly.   Hopfenziz had two hits and the big seventh inning RBI.  Franken finished the day 1-2 with two walks and scored three runs.

Columbiana will travel to Akron tonight to take on Western Reserve Academy at Canal Park home of the Akron Rubberducks.  Game time is set for 7:00 PM and admission is FREE to all fans.

 

 

*Contributed by Ryan Wolf

LISBON AND WELLSVILLE BATTLE TO TIE

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LISBON, OH- You know what they say about ties…Tuesday night provided one.  One of 2 for Wellsville this season.  Lisbon and Wellsville played to a 7-7 tie on Tuesday.  The Blue Devils tied the game on a Josh Entrikin single in the seventh inning.

After Wellsville scored two runs in the top of the fifth, Lisbon answered with two of their own. Wellsville scored when an error scored one run for Wellsville and Connor Ramsey grounded out, scoring one run. The Blue Devils then answered when Blake Reynolds singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring one run and Garrett Cox singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring one run.

Lisbon racked up ten hits. Justin Sweeney, Entrikin, and Nick Mundy each managed multiple hits for the Blue Devils. Mundy, Entrikin, and Sweeney each managed two hits to lead the team.

Wellsville collected seven hits. Ramsey and Suggs all managed multiple hits for Wellsville.

 

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EP SHINES ON SENIOR NIGHT, DOWN LIVERPOOL

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NEW WATERFORD, OH- East Liverpool fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 14-5 loss to East Palestine on Tuesday. East Palestine scored on a home run by senior Brock Cheurco and a single by Cam Wischerman in the first inning.

East Palestine scored five runs in the fifth inning. Connor Elliott, Wischerman, Justin Hooley, Abel Figley, and Dan Bender each had RBIs in the big inning.

Hooley pitched East Palestine to victory. He went one and one-third innings, allowing two runs on four hits and striking out one. Sean Helpy and Dalton Vance entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

After East Liverpool scored one run in the top of the sixth, East Palestine answered with one of their own. The Potters scored when Kamren Klakos singled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run. East Palestine then answered when Hooley was struck by a pitch, driving in a run.

Paxton Grimes took the loss for East Liverpool. He surrendered eight runs on 11 hits over two and two-thirds innings, striking out five and walking zero.

East Liverpool scattered 14 hits in the game. Klakos, Devin Toothman, Logan Bennett, Cory Weyand, and Dylan Czech each managed multiple hits for the Potters. Czech, Weyand, Bennett, Toothman, and Klakos each collected two hits to lead the team.

East Palestine had 19 hits in the game. Cheurco, Cooper Vance, Wischerman, Elliott, Dalton Vance, and Abel Figley all had multiple hits for East Palestine. Cheurco went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead East Palestine in hits. East Palestine didn’t commit a single error in the field. Connor Elliott had eight chances in the field, the most on the team.

 

 

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