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CLIPPERS BATTLE THROUGH TOUGH WEEKEND

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PERRY, OH-  Columbiana (8-13) traveled to Perry, Ohio Saturday afternoon for the 6th Annual Perry High School Wood Bat Classic.  The Clippers faced Mentor Lake Catholic in game one falling by a 9-5 score and were defeated 7-6 in game 2 by Beachwood.

In game one, the Clippers would battle all game taking a 5-4 lead into the 5th but just didn’t have quite enough against the Division 1 Cougars.  Leading the way for the Clippers was Erik Hopfenziz who went 2-3 with 2 RBI’s and a double.  Steven Anderson also added a double and an RBI along with Ryan Fahs who knocked in 2 in the 1st with a 2 run single.

In game two, the Clippers took an early 2-0 lead but Beachwood would take the lead for good with a 4 run fourth inning.  Columbiana battled back scoring 4 runs in the top of the 7th but would leave the tying run on base falling 7-6.  The Bison turned three inning-ending double plays under the lights that ultimately did the Clippers in.  Evan Kenneally pitched a complete game striking out 5 while giving up 7 runs (4 earned).  Offensively, Erik Hopfenziz continued his strong afternoon adding another hit while walking twice.  Chase Franken and Zach Fahs each doubled while Ryan Fahs singled 3 times and knocked in 3 runs.

Tyler Andersen had a strong day defensively playing both shortstop and 2nd base.  Andersen had 5 assists and 2 putouts including a nice turn on an inning-ending double play against Lake Catholic.

Columbiana returns home Monday for Senior Night to take on Leetonia in EOAC action.  The first pitch is scheduled for 5:00 PM with Senior Night activities taking place before the game at 4:50.

 

 

**Reported by Ryan Wolf

FAHS, PERKINS LEAD CLIPS PAST TRIBE

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COLUMBIANA, OH-  On a day that looked like baseball would not get played the city of Columbiana was somehow able to sidestep the rain and thunderstorms allowing the Clippers (8-11, 7-3 EOAC) to defeat the Southern Indians 14-6 on a cool, windy Friday evening.

Columbiana pounded out 15 hits on the day including 4 from Ryan Fahs and 3 from Joey Bable.  In addition, AJ Perkins went 2-3 on the day while knocking in 4.  Chase Franken broke the single-season school record for triples with his 7th in the third inning during his 2-3 day.  Evan Kenneally also had 2 knocks and Steven Anderson plated 3 runs on the evening.

Zach Fahs (2-1) picked up the victory for Columbiana going the distance.  Fahs allowed 6 runs (5 earned) while striking out 8 and only walking 1.

The Clippers will next head to Lake Erie for the Wood Bat Classic held at Perry High School.  Columbiana is scheduled to play Mentor Lake Catholic at 3 PM followed by Beachwood at 5:30 PM

 

**Reported by Ryan Wolf

BULLDOGS WALK OFF VS. COLUMBIANA

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NEW WATERFORD, OH-  The East Palestine Bulldogs walked off in defeating Columbiana 5-4 on Wednesday afternoon.  The loss drops the Clippers record to 7-11 and 6-3 in the EOAC.

Columbiana would take an early 1-0 lead when Chase Franken knocked in Zach Fahs with an RBI groundout.  The Clippers would tack on 3 more in the 3rd inning for a 4-0 lead.  The Bulldogs, however, began chipping away in the 4th inning scoring 3 runs with two outs.  The clutch hitting would continue with a 2 out RBI single in the 6th and another 2 out hit in the 7th for the walk off.

AJ Perkins went the distance giving up 5 runs (1 earned) while walking 2.  Offensively, the Clippers were held to 2 hits both singles from Franken and Perkins.

Columbiana will look to rebound tomorrow when the Clippers travel to Wellsville to take on the Tigers.

 

**Reported by Ryan Wolf

CLIPPERS OUTLAST EAGLES IN EXTRAS

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HANOVERTON, OH-  Columbiana picked up its 7th win of the season with a 12-4 victory over United in 9 innings in Hanoverton on Tuesday afternoon.  Ryan Fahs (2-0) picked up the victory in relief for the Clippers.

With the score 4-3 in the 7th United’s Leyman hit a double off the wall to tie the game up.  The Clippers were able to get out of the inning with the game tied after a pop out to end it.  Neither team would score in the 8th but the Clippers would rally for 8 runs in the 9th inning to put the game away.

Hunter Zentner led off the ninth and reached on an error.  He then moved to second on a single by Chase Franken.  Following a groundout that moved the runners to second and third Fahs was then intentionally walked to load the bases.  Erik Hopefenziz lined a 2 strike pitch down the left field line for a two-run single that gave the Clippers the lead for good.  Following an Evan Kenneally single to again load the bases, Wayne Davis and Michael Ginocchi would walk to bring home two more runs.  Zach Fahs was then hit by a pitch bringing in a 5th run in the inning.  Zentner added a sacrifice fly followed by a 2 run triple by Franken to bring the score to 12-4.

On the day the both Hopefenziz and Kenneally collected 3 hits apiece including a double for Hopfenziz. Franken also had two hits on the day.

Columbiana (7-10, 6-2 EOAC) will head to East Palestine Wednesday to take on the Bulldogs at the Next Level Baseball Facility.  Game time is scheduled for 5 PM and will be featured on YSN-Columbiana.

 

 

**Reported by Ryan Wolf

FAHS CLIPS EAGLES WINGS

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COLUMBIANA, OH-   Zach Fahs pitched a complete game shutout Monday afternoon for the Columbiana Clippers (6-10) as they defeated the United Eagles (6-7) by a 7-0 score.

Fahs worked ahead in the count all day as he scattered 6 hits and did not walk a batter.  He also helped himself out at the plate going 3-4 including a triple, double and single while scoring 3 runs.

Chase Franken and AJ Perkins each doubled for Columbiana. Ryan Fahs and Evan Kenneally each added RBI singles on the afternoon.

The Clippers will travel to United tomorrow to finish off the two-game EOAC set.  First pitch is scheduled for 5 PM.

 

**Reported by Ryan Wolf

COLUMBIANA CHASES PERFECTION

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COLUMBIANA, OH-  Chase Franken (4-4) threw a perfect game in Columbiana’s (5-10) 12-0 win over Wellsville (3-7) Thursday afternoon in five innings.  Franken struck out 10 hitters and contributed with two other putouts in his 61 pitch effort.

The Clippers got started early scoring 3 runs in the bottom of the first highlighted by Franken’s RBI triple and runs scored by Franken and Ryan Fahs on wild pitches.  The Clippers would tack on 2 more in the 3rd and 7 in the bottom of the fourth to put the game away.

Ryan Fahs was 3-3 on the day with an RBI and 3 runs scored.  Joe Bable had a double and a single and two RBI.  Zach Fahs doubled and Wayne Davis picked up his first varsity hit and RBI with a fourth-inning single. AJ Perkins extended his hit streak to 10 games as part of the fourth inning rally.

Columbiana is off until Monday when the Clippers will welcome the Eagles from United to Legion Field.  First pitch is scheduled for 5 PM.

 

 

**Story Provided by Ryan Wolf

FAHS BROTHERS TEAM UP TO TAME THE BEAVERS

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COLUMBIANA, OH- The Columbiana Clippers  claimed an 8-4 victory on Saturday, despite a big push by Beaver Local in the fifth inning. The Beaver’s big inning was driven by a single by Yanni, a sac fly by Agrow, an error on a ball put in play by Call, and a double by Davis.  The Clipps opened up scoring in the first inning, when AJ Perkins singled on a 0-2 count, scoring one run.  Columbiana tallied five runs in the fourth inning.   The Clipper offense in the inning was led by Steve Anderson, Chase Franken, Perkins, and Evan Kenneally, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Ryan Fahs was credited with the victory for Columbiana. He surrendered four runs on seven hits over four and two-thirds innings, striking out two. His older brother, Zach Fahs threw two and a third innings in relief out of the bullpen. Fahs recorded the last seven outs to earn the save for Columbiana.  Cunningham took the loss for Beaver. He lasted three and a third innings, allowing eight hits and seven runs while striking out one.

Columbiana racked up 13 hits in the game. Franken, Perkins, and Michael Ginocchi all managed multiple hits for Columbiana. Franken led the Clippers with three hits in four at bats.

Beaver Local racked up seven hits. Davis, Call, and Pancake all collected multiple hits for The Beavers.

 

 

 

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COLUMBIANA COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH RYAN WOLF

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We had a chance to catch up with Columbiana skipper, Ryan Wolf to discuss getting out for the Clippers first game.  A long, and cold winter is on the way out, and the boys of summer are ready to take over.

Grab your ticket, and some popcorn, and get the low-down on all things Clipper hardball on Episode 1 of Columbiana Coach’s Corner with Ryan Wolf.

 

TEAMS COMBINE FOR 45 RUNS IN CLIPPER WIN

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LISBON, OH- Chase Franken gave David Anderson fits, as he bagged four hits in Columbiana‘s 35-10 victory on Wednesday. Chase Franken doubled in the second, singled in the third, doubled in the fourth, and singled in the fifth.  Columbiana collected 29 hits and Lisbon had nine in the high-scoring affair.

The Clippers got on the board in the first inning. Joe Bable drove in three when he doubled.  The Clippers hot bats  notched 14 runs in the third inning were led by singles by Hunter Zentner, Chase Franken, AJ Perkins, Joe Bable, and Zach Fahs, a walk by Dejon Hudson, by Joe Bable, a groundout by Evan Kenneally, a fielder’s choice by Michael Ginocchi, an error on a ball put in play by Erik Hopfenziz, and a double by Ginocchi.  Lisbon responded and scored five runs in the fourth inning. Summers, Cox, and Rance each had RBIs in the frame.

Chase Franken was the winning pitcher for Columbiana. He lasted five innings, allowing nine hits and ten runs while striking out five and walking one.  Cox took the loss for the Blue Devils. He went one and one-third innings, allowing seven runs on seven hits, striking out one and walking zero.  Lisbon collected nine hits. Summers, Cox, and Entrikin each managed multiple hits for David Anderson. Summers led David Anderson with three hits in three at bats.

 

 

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RESERVE RALLIES, CLIPS COLUMBIANA

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COLUMBIANA, OH-  The Clippers (1-4) dropped another close battle, this time with Western Reserve (1-1) in a rain/darkness shortened game on Friday afternoon.  The game was called with two outs in the top of the seventh so the score reverts back to the last completed inning which had the Blue Devils on top 7-5 after six.

Columbiana had it’s best offensive output of the year.  AJ Perkins and Chase Franken each had two hits with Franken also belting a double in the sixth inning.  Zach Fahs led off the 2nd with a triple to right and Evan Kenneally and Tyler Andersen each collected their first varsity hits.  Andersen also knocked in his first career run.

The Clippers game for Saturday morning with Beaver Local was postponed due to snow.

 

Tyler Anderson took home the G Burbick Farms Player of the Game

 

 

**Report Courtesy of Ryan Wolf