Fitch was led offensively by Mike Sciortino and Drew Kaschak who each had two hits on the day, with Sciortino’s second putting Fitch ahead in the 6th inning. Mason Petridis and Hayden Warmouth added a hit apiece as well.
Fitch improves to 8-1 (2-0 in AAC play) on the season.
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Howland survived a scare by Lakeview in the fourth inning where Howland coughed up four runs, but they still won 9-6 on Wednesday. Lakeview offense in the inning was led by Gianna Caruso, Raegan Schick, Maggie Pavlansky, and Raegan Price, all knocking in runs in the inning.
The base paths were crowded in this high-scoring game. the Tigers collected ten hits and Lakeview had 11.
Howland opened up scoring in the first inning, when Alyssa Massucci homered on a 1-0 count, scoring three runs.
Howland pulled away for good with four runs in the fourth inning. In the fourth Cloe Lopez hit a solo homer, Kayla Campbell homered on a 0-2 count, scoring two runs, and Madison Hufford hit a solo homer.
Alexia Spangler was the winning pitcher for Howland. The righthander went four innings, allowing four runs on six hits, striking out five and walking zero.
Ella Chadwick took the loss for Lakeview. Chadwick lasted one and one-third innings, allowing five hits and three runs while striking out one and walking zero.
Brooke Tatar started the game for Howland. The righty lasted three innings, allowing five hits and two runs while striking out four
The Tigers smacked five home runs on the day. Campbell had a dinger in the fourth inning. Lopez had a homer in the fourth inning. Massucci went deep in the first inning. Hufford went for the long ball in the fourth inning. Tatar put one out in the sixth inning.
Howland racked up ten hits on the day. Tatar and Campbell all had multiple hits. Tatar led Howland led the team with three hits in three at bats.
Lakeview racked up 11 hits. Caruso, Pavlansky, and Hallie Capan all managed multiple hits. Caruso went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead in hits.
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WELLSVILLE OH- East Palestine made the trip to Wellsville Tuesday looking to get into the conversation in the EOAC title race.
The Bulldogs bats came alive collecting 12 hits in an emphatic 18-6 road win over the Tigers. Gabby Andre was the benefactor in the circle going the distance while only giving up 3 runs on 4 hits. Andre also helped herself at the plate going 3-4 with 3 RBI. Giovanni Brestelli contributed mightily with 2 hits including a triple and 3 RBI. Anna Yonker collected 2 hits and 2 RBI as well for the victorious Bulldogs.
East Palestine (2-1) looks to continue its winning ways welcoming Liberty on Wednesday.
*Contributed By YSN’s Chris Sigler
JEFFERSON OH- Poland defeated Jefferson 16-0 in a Northeast 8 Conference showdown. Poland scored 10 runs in the third inning and two runs each in the first, fourth and fifth innings.
Lakeview had all cylinders firing on offense on Tuesday, winning big over Columbiana 7-1.
The Bulldogs put up three runs in the fifth inning. They put the pressure on, lead by fielder’s choices by Gianna Caruso and Reagan Price and a walk by Maggie Pavlansky.
Ella Chadwick was the winning pitcher for Lakeview. The hurler lasted five and a third innings, allowing five hits and one run. Raegan Schick threw one and two-thirds innings in relief out of the bullpen. Schick recorded the last five outs to earn the save.
The Bulldogs racked up 11 hits. Kylie Imes, Izzy Haines, and Schick all managed multiple hits. Imes led with three hits in four at bats.
Maryn Hepler went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Columbiana in hits.
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STRUTHERS OH- Lakeview sent a message across the baseball world as they upset Ursuline with a big 5-3 win on Monday night at Cene Park.
Tony Malone got the win for Lakeview. The pitcher went five innings, allowing two runs on six hits, striking out nine and walking zero. Nolan Toth threw two-thirds of an inning in relief out of the bullpen. Toth recorded the last two outs to earn the save.
Tre Ciavarella took the loss for Ursuline. The righthander allowed four hits and four runs over four and a third innings, striking out six and walking one.
Blaine Barr started the game for the Bulldogs. The righty lasted one inning, allowing two hits and zero runs while striking out two and walking one
Anthony Caruso went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Lakeview in hits.
The Irish saw the ball well today, racking up eight hits in the game. Luca Ricchiuti and Joe Carosella all had multiple hits.
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POLAND OH- Poland put up five runs in the first on its way to a 7-1 victory over Chardon on Friday. Poland batters contributing to the big inning included Abby Farber, Leanne Williams, and Katie McDonald, who each had RBIs in the inning.
The Bulldogs fired up the offense in the first inning, when Farber grounded out, scoring one run.
McDonald took the win for Poland. The righthander lasted seven innings, allowing four hits and one run while striking out seven.
Sydney Murray took the loss for Chardon. She allowed three hits and seven runs over two innings.
Poland tallied one home run on the day. McDonald went yard in the first inning.
Sophia D’Angelo, Williams, Farber, and McDonald all had one hit to lead the Bulldogs.
Grace Legan went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead the Hilltoppers in hits.
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POLAND OH- Poland Senior Abby Farber has officiallly made her decision about where she wants to play in college next season. She will be continuing her academic and athletic career at St Bonaventure to be a Division 1 athlete.
Farber is one of the premiere leaders in Poland’s athletic programs. She is a shining example of a high quality work ethic, which makes it no surprise she got looked at by a division 1 school. However, there are some other connections from St Bonaventure and Poland that could have opened some doors. Former Bulldog Brooke Bobbey is currently on the roster for the Bonnies. She was a big key into building relationships with the Bonnies coaching staff while Abby was at a camp this summer. Brooke and Abby built a bond in their time playing softball together, and you have to believe a friend like that being on the roster is a huge factor in the decision. Farber will feel right at home in New York after she finishes her senior season with the Bulldogs.
Abby took time to make her announcement on Running Point and talk to Anthony Hartwig and Scotty Mincher about what made the decision so easy, some goals for her senior season, and much more. Join us in this wonderful conversation with Abby Farber.
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AUSTINTOWN OH- It was a big matchup in the softball realm on Thursday evening. With both schools featured in YSNs Top 10 Power Rankings.
Those teams, of course, being #1 Austintown-Fitch vs. #7 Poland.
The focus on this matchup happened in the circle. Poland started the junior leader in Katie McDonald, who went in with a 3-0 record and a 1.92 ERA.
On the flip side, The Falcons started “The Untouchable” Sydnie Watts. The freshman has been on a tear to open this season. She headed into the non-conference game with a 5-0 record, a 0.70 ERA and 72 strikeouts.
Both pitchers went through the order the first time with ease. As both teams struggled to scratch across a run in the first couple innings.
The scoreless tie went into the third until Ayla Ray manufactured the first run for Falcons, and then did it again in the fifth.
It was 2-0 Falcons lead in the bottom of the 5th inning, when Player of The Game, junior Caitlin Mitchell hit a 2 RBI single to double the lead 4-0.
That would be all The Fitch offense would need, as the rain ended things early in 5 innings with Austintown on top.
Sydnie Watts got the win in the circle, her sixth of the season. Fitch will also move to 6-0 ahead of their matchup on Friday, April 8th against Glen Oak.
Poland will refocus themselves with a game against The Hilltoppers of Chardon. Also due to take place on Friday.
Stats: Pitching
Fitch: Sydnie Watts- W (6-0), 0 ER, 8 K (80), 1 H, 3 BB.
Poland: Katie McDonald- L (3-1), 2 ER, 8 K (39), 5 H, 3 BB.
*Contributed By YSN’s Ty Bartell
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STRUTHERS OH- Poland sailed to an easy victory over Struthers 9-1 on Tuesday.
Poland opened up scoring in the second inning. Ryan Dilullo singled on a 3-2 count, scoring two runs.
The Bulldogs put up four runs in the fourth inning. Cole Corey, Bryce Barringer, and Teagan McCurdy each drove in runs during the inning.
Dominic Elia was the winning pitcher for Poland. The lefty lasted five innings, allowing two hits and one run while striking out eight and walking one. Chris Denney threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.
Olindo Pezzone took the loss for Struthers. The bulldog went three and a third innings, allowing seven runs on five hits and striking out four.
McCurdy went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead the Bulldogs in hits.
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