Tag Archive for: CLASS B

18U: CREEKSIDE CONTINUES TO ROLL, LEAP OVER AVALANCHE

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STRUTHERS, OH- Creekside Fitness is putting the rest of Class B on notice lately, as they chugged past another foe on Saturday 7-3.  The latest victim was the Avalanche who sent Zach Rhodanz to the bump to face off against the red-hot hitters of Creekside.

Rhodanz gave up 5 earned runs, 6 walks while sitting down 4 in his showing. Carmen Cavalier and Joel Kreuzwieser appeared in relief where Kreuzwieser gave up only a hit while striking out a pair.

For Creekside, Dylan Gursky had two hits including a double, an RBI and scored once while Kyle Weitzel had two hits including a home run, three RBIs and scored twice for Creekside. Cameron Kern pitched in the victory, only giving up one hit and no earned runs while striking out nine.

Damian Airwyke had two hits including a triple and scored once for Avalanche.

18U- RUSSELL TOSSES ONE-HITTER, FALCONS FLY OVER DURA EDGE

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STRUTHERS, OH- Andrew Russell continues to shine this season in Class B, but that’s no surprise if you follow this young man for any length of time.  Russell took the mound on Friday and was outstanding allowing only a single hit in four innings of work against Dura Edge in a 10-0 victory.

Russell struck out 5 batters in 4 innings of work on Friday.

The offense was sparked early with runs in each of the first four innings.  The Astro Falcons (8-1) scored three runs in all but the second inning where they had a single tally.  Leading the way was Bryce Warwick with a 2-3 night, driving in three runners.  Kevin Vaupel accounted for a pair of runs personally, and also drove in a pair.  Russell also drove in a run to help his own cause.  Chase Franken and Vince Armeni each had 2 stolen bases on the night.

Braden Olson (0-1) took the loss for Dura Edge (4-6) giving up 3 hits and 7 runs in two innings.  Olson also struck out five and walked three.  Jarett Wright pitched in relief and gave up 3 runs (1 earned) on a pair of hits while walking four over two innings.

Matt Senchak had the lone hit for Dura Edge.

18U: PROSPECTS RALLY AGAIN TO CRASH AVALANCHE

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STRUTHERS, OH- This is becoming a pattern.  The Prospects trailed early to the Avalanche on Friday, only to rally back in the late innings to walk away with a 3-2 win.

The Prospects (8-3) solidified their second place positioning on Friday when the bats opened up in the fifth inning trailing 1-0.  The Buccos scored a run in the fifth, and two in the sixth to lock up the victory and raise the flag on their latest come from behind win.

For the Prospects, Nick Guarnieri led the way with a pair of hits including a triple, a stolen base, and an RBI.  Ian Lu also contributed a single and a double and plated one.

For the Avalanche, Trey Giannini took the loss in five innings of work.  He gave up 3 runs on 7 hits while striking out four.

Offensively, Josh Cline contributed going 2 for 3 with a stolen base, and an RBI.  Damian Airwyke also had a single and drove in a run.

16U: DURA EDGE SCRAPES BY EAGLE WEAR

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STRUTHERS, OH- Offense was at a premium until halfway through the game, but that’s where Dura Edge found their groove in a 4-2 victory over Eagle Wear on Friday.

Kyle Yost led the way with three hits, a stolen base, and an RBI, while Mike Galterio and Braden Gebhardt contributed with a pair of hits apiece, part of the 10-hit showing for Dura Edge.  Gebhardt also contributed a pair of runs batted in for the Edge.

Gebhardt also was credited for the victory in two innings of work on the mound in relief.  Sam Basso started the game for Dura Edge going five innings, giving up six hits, one run, a pair of walks while striking out seven.

For Eagle Wear, Blaine Barr was the tough-luck loser pitching an inning in relief, giving up a pair of runs on two hits.  Sam Campbell was the starter who put in 5 innings giving up eight hits, a walk, 2 runs, and striking out four.

Offensively Eagle Wear had 8 hits.  Ian Barton and Anthony Caruso had two hits apiece.  Joe Roth was 1 for 1 with a double, a walk and two runs scored.

18U: CREEKSIDE FLEXES PAST EAGLE WEAR

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STRUTHERS, OH- Creekside’s Grant Metzger had a fantastic showing on Friday on the mound during an 8-1 victory over Eagle Wear.  Metzger kept hitters off-balanced while going the distance, striking out 11, scattering two hits, walking three which led to the only run of the game for the birds.

Leading the way offensively for Creekside were Nic Ottaviani, and Nate Stutz who had two RBI each.  Luke Stauffer and Metzger each contributed a run batted in as well.

Caleb Quinn was the pitcher of record for Eagle Wear.  Quinn gave up 8 hits, seven earned runs and struck out four batters in his outing.

Ricky Enlow was the offensive highlight for Eagle Wear with a triple and an RBI.

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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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.

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.

MIKOS 1-HITS KNIGHTLINE, PROSPECTS ROLL

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STRUTHERS, OH- It didn’t take long for Brandon Mikos to get acclimated to his new uniform. The Prospects new pitcher proved his worth in his first outing with the club as the hurler threw a complete game, one-hitter 2-0 victory against Knightline.

Mikos’ final line gave him 10 strikeouts and seemed to get stronger as the game went on. The only hit for Knightline belonged to Brett Bobin in the fifth.

For the Prospects, Nick DeGregory led the way on offense going 2-2. Lorenzo Russo and David Mays would drive in a run apiece.

This was Knightline’s first loss of the year (1-1) and brings the Prospects back to even on the year at 2-2 and puts them in third place.