CANFIELD JUMPS INTO DISTRICTS
CANFIELD OH- Canfield made quick work of East on Thursday, steamrolling to a 15-0 win behind a hit parade and lights-out pitching.
Makayla Brown was locked in at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four singles and setting the tone for a Cardinals offense that racked up 15 total hits. The bats were hot from the jump, as Canfield lit up the scoreboard with seven runs in the first inning. A mix of timely knocks, errors, and a two-run double from the middle of the order broke things wide open before East could catch its breath.
The second inning wasn’t any easier. Five more runs came across—highlighted by a three-run double and another RBI two-bagger—giving Canfield a 12-0 cushion.
Pitching? Untouchable. Caylee Ortiz was dealing, spinning three no-hit innings with eight punchouts and zero walks. Adalee Crowgey came in to close it down, tossing two clean frames with three more strikeouts.
Canfield’s lineup stayed dialed in through the third and fourth, adding insurance with a couple walks and errors that pushed the lead even further out of reach. East couldn’t generate anything offensively and struggled to keep pace defensively.
With the win, Canfield now turns its focus to Friday’s AAC title clash with Boardman—one of the biggest games of the year. After that, it’s back home Tuesday for the district semifinal, and the Cardinals are looking dangerous on both sides of the ball.