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CHASE HIM OFF, COLUMBIANA WALKS OFF WELLSVILLE

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COLUMBIANA, OH-  Columbiana (5-6, 4-2) defeated Wellsville (5-6, 3-4) 5-4 in 8 innings on Tuesday afternoon.  Chase Franken was the hero with a walk-off bases-loaded sacrifice fly to left scoring Wayne Davis who had reached earlier on an error to give the Clippers the win.

Wellsville struck first scoring 3 runs in the second inning, but the Clippers quickly responded in the bottom frame getting two themselves.  Zach Pleska singled and ended up on third after two Tiger errors and scored on an RBI groundout by Matt Mazei.  With two outs Seth Ross would walk and after moving to second on a balk would score on a Franken 2 out RBI single.

The Clippers tied the game up in the fourth inning when Seth Ross singled and scored on Franken’s third hit of the day this time a triple.  Columbiana would notch another in the 5th after a Pleska sacrifice fly but Wellsville managed to tie the game in the 7th on a sacrifice fly themselves.

In the bottom of the 8th inning, Davis would reach on an error followed by Tyler Andersen and Ross each singling which led to Franken’s heroics.

At the plate, Franken was 3-3 with a double, triple a walk and knocked in 3 runs.  Ryan Fahs had two hits including a double while Seth Ross notched two singles and a walk.

On the mound, Evan Kenneally got the start and pitched 6 1/3 innings before being lifted in the seventh.  Kenneally’s line was a good one as he gave up 4 runs (2 earned) over that span while striking out 5.  Fahs (2-1) would earn the win in relief after finishing the seventh and pitching a perfect 8th inning.

For Wellsville, Justin Thirtyacre went five innings giving up 4 runs on 5 hits while striking out three, and walking four.  Cole Corbin took the loss in relief pitching 2.1 innings and giving up a lone tally in the runs column.  Offensively, Garrett Krzyston and Jon Walker paced the Tigers with 2 RBI apiece.

Columbiana returns to action Thursday at home when East Liverpool comes to town.  First pitch is scheduled for 5 PM.

 

*Contributed by Ryan Wolf

VRABLE’S SET THE TABLE, LISBON ROLLS OVER TORONTO

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TORONTO, OH- If you’re new to YSN’s softball coverage, there’s one thing you need to know: Lisbon is really good at playing softball.  Five hits from Justyce Vrable, and four hits from Kenedy Vrable helped lead the way for Lisbon over Toronto 20-7 on Tuesday.

Lisbon grabbed an early lead when they scored on a walk by Mya Emmerling with the bases loaded in the first inning, a sacrifice fly by Kaity Clark in the first inning, and a double by Justyce Vrable in the second inning.  In the bottom of the first inning, Toronto tied things up at two when Kinsey singled, scoring two runs.

Lisbon tallied seven runs in the third inning. Blue Devil batters contributing to the big inning included Clark, McKenna Dailey, Taylor Deland, Autumn Oehlstrom, and Emmerling, who each had RBIs in the inning.

Emmerling was credited with the victory for Lisbon. She allowed seven hits and six runs over three innings, striking out three. Emma Thompson threw four innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Anderson took the loss for Toronto. She went four and a third innings, allowing 14 runs on 15 hits and striking out three.

Lisbon launched one home run on the day when Justyce Vrable went for the long ball in the fifth inning.  The Lady Blue Devils racked up 21 hits on the day. Vrable, Kenedy Vrable, Clark, Emmerling, Oehlstrom, and Deland all collected multiple hits for the Blue Machine.

Toronto tallied 11 hits. Anderson and Kinsey all managed multiple hits for Toronto. Anderson went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Toronto in hits.

 

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TORONTO RIDES TO VICTORY OVER DEVILS

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TORONTO, OH- Lisbon had a tough time generating runs on Tuesday, dropping their game with Toronto 15-5.  The Devils got on the board in the first inning when Josh Entrekin grounded out, scoring a pair of runs.

Toronto responded and pulling away with four runs in the second inning. Nate Karaffa singled on the first pitch of the at-bat, scoring two runs and Nick Sninchak doubled, scoring two more.   Toronto scored five runs in the fifth inning. The offensive firepower by Toronto was led by Karaffa and Sninchak, both sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

Sninchak also got it done on the bump, and was the winning pitcher for Toronto. He lasted four innings, allowing six hits and three runs while striking out three. Tristan Thomas and Leasure entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Logan Bell took the loss for Lisbon.  The University of Akron commit lasted three innings, allowing four hits and six runs while striking out five.

Offensively, Lisbon tallied nine hits in the game. Garrett Cox and Justin Sweeney all managed multiple hits for The Blue Devils. Sweeney

Toronto tallied ten hits. Karaffa, Chetock, and Sninchak each managed multiple hits for Toronto.  Karaffa led the way for Toronto with three hits in four at-bats. Toronto was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error.  Chetock led Toronto with two stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with five stolen bases.

 

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VANCE SHOWS NEXT LEVEL TALENT, NO-HITS LEETONIA

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LEETONIA- The last time an East Palestine pitcher had a showing this impressive, Aaron Walker was on the bump facing the Ursuline Irish (eventual State Champion) and struck out 20 of them in a playoff loss at Cene Park.  Walker now serves as the Pitching Coach for his alma mater.

Tuesday night belonged to EP Freshman Cooper Vance.  Vance struck out 18 Bears on the way to his first career no-hitter in high school and a 6-0 victory.  The only Bears to reach base came via 2 walks and an error.

East Palestine got things started in the first inning when Sean Helpy singled, scoring one run.  The Bulldogs would generate 3 runs in the first frame.

Brock Simpson took the loss for Leetonia. He went seven innings, allowing six runs on nine hits and striking out four.

Justin Hooley led East Palestine with two hits in four at-bats. Brock Cheurco led East Palestine with three stolen bases, as they ran wild on the base paths with 11 stolen bases.

 

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CLARK THE SPARK FOR LADY DEVILS IN TOPPING TIGERS

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LISBON, OH- Kaity Clark showed timely hitting on Saturday, driving in four on three hits to lead Lisbon past Wellsville 14-1 on Saturday. Clark drove in runs on a single in the first and a double in the third.

An early lead helped propel the Lady Devils to victory. Lisbon scored on a home run by Justyce Vrable, an error, the single by Clark, and a double by McKenna Dailey in the first inning.  Lisbon didn’t stop there as they put up eight runs in the third inning. Mallory Gallo, Kenedy Vrable, Mya Emmerling, Emma Thompson, Clark, and Dailey each had RBIs in the big inning.

Taylor Deland led the Lisbon to victory in the circle. She allowed four hits and one run over four innings, striking out six and walking zero.

Hunter Weekley took the loss for Wellsville. She lasted three innings, allowing nine hits and 14 runs.

Lisbon held an impromptu hit parade and had nine hits in the game. Clark, Vrable, and Dailey each managed multiple hits for Lisbon.  Clark went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead the gals in blue in the hit column.

 

 

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CLIPPERS FALL TO WARRIORS

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BELOIT, OH- For the third time this week Columbiana found themselves in an early hole as the defense continued to struggle in the first inning.  West Branch took advantage of several miscues to score five unearned runs in the opening frame and won it going away, 12-2. David Cunningham moved to 5-0 on the campaign as he stymied the Clippers over five innings, giving up no runs on just two hits.  He struck out six.

Chase Franken was the tough-luck loser.  The Warriors were able to put up a crooked number after the errors when Brock Hillyer delivered a big two-out, two-run base hit.  Zach Pleska worked three innings of relief for the Clippers giving up 3 runs. The big blow being a double to deep left field by Cole Bates.  Mason Walker sent everyone home in the sixth with a bases-clearing double off Wayne Davis.

The Clippers will look to right the ship on Monday as they get back into league play down on the river against the Wellsville Tigers.

 

*Written by YSN’s Voice of the Clippers, Mark Franken

BLUE BLANKS THE ‘LOO

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WATERLOO, OH- Lisbon’s Garrett Cox had all the right stuff on Thursday, allowing zero runs and besting Waterloo by a score of 7-0.  Cox was nothing if he wasn’t efficient, as he surrendered zero runs on seven hits over seven innings, striking out four and walking zero.  Lisbon pulled off the big victory without ever scoring many runs in an inning. The most they scored was two in the fifth.

Lisbon’s biggest hit on the day was fired up the offense in the first inning. Blue Devil Senior Logan Bell drove in one when he doubled.  A single by Beans in the second inning was a positive for Waterloo.

Colbert took the loss for Waterloo. He went four innings, allowing four runs on six hits and striking out two.

Leading the way offensively for Lisbon was Jaikep Entrikin went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead the team in hits.  Lisbon as a team finished with 8 knocks.  Waterloo tallied seven hits in the game. Huth and Beans all managed multiple hits for Waterloo.

 

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LISBON HANGS TOUGH, POWER PAST WATERLOO

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WATERLOO, OH- The Lisbon Lady Blue Devils weathered a push by Waterloo in the first inning where Lisbon coughed up three runs, but still won 13-3 on Thursday. Waterloo scored its runs on a home run by Cieplinski.   Lisbon Blue Devils

The Blue Devils fired up the offense in the first inning when Oehlstrom hit a solo homer.  Lisbon secured the victory thanks to eight runs in the third inning.  Autumn Oehlstrom, McKenna Dailey, Taylor Deland, Kenedy Vrable, and Justyce Vrable all contributed in the big inning with RBIs.  Dailey singled on a 1-2 count, scoring one, Deland doubled, scoring three runs, Kenedy Vrable doubled, scoring one run, and Justyce Vrable homered, driving in two more.

Mya Emmerling took the win for Lisbon. She lasted six innings, allowing six hits and three runs while striking out one.  Kehrer took the loss for Waterloo. She lasted six innings, allowing 13 hits and 13 runs while striking out two.

Offensively, Lisbon collected 13 hits. Dailey, Vrable, and Vrable each had multiple hits for Lisbon Blue Devils. Justyce Vrable and McKenna Dailey each collected three hits to lead the team.

Cieplinski led Waterloo with two hits in two at-bats.

 

 

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IRISH STAY GOLDEN, TAKE DOWN COLUMBIANA

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COLUMBIANA, OH- Seven errors did Columbiana (4-5) in as they fell to the Ursuline Irish (4-6) Thursday afternoon 10-1.  Ursuline put 4 on the board in the first inning and 2 in the second aided by four Clipper errors and some timely hitting.

Columbiana was able to pick up 7 hits on the day.  Chase Franken had 2 hits including a double while Ryan Fahs also collected up 2 hits.  Evan Kenneally drove in the only run for Columbiana with a 2 out single in the 3rd inning.

Kenneally was also strong on the mound pitching 3.2 innings of relief giving up 3 runs (0 earned) and only 1 hit while striking out 6.

Ursuline was led be Joel Kreuzweiser at the plate who went 2-2 and accounted for two runs, along with Dante Walker who also was 2-2 with an RBI.  Also contributing big to the offense was John Schatzel with a two-run double, and Brady Shannon with a 3-run dinger in the sixth.

Jonah Kirchner went the distance for Ursuline scattering 7 hits and striking out three.

The Clippers will be back in action Friday as they head to Beloit to take on West Branch.  Game time is scheduled for 5 PM.

TORONTO LEAVES EP SEEING RED

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NEW WATERFORD, OH- East Palestine fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 12-2 loss to Toronto on Wednesday. Toronto scored on a double by Karaffa, a double by Herrick, a double by Clegg, and a single by Berger in the first inning.

Thomas earned the win for Toronto. He lasted four innings, allowing ten hits and two runs while striking out three and walking one. Herrick threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Dalton Vance took the loss for East Palestine. He lasted one and one-third innings, allowing nine hits and eight runs.  Offensively, East Palestine collected 11 hits. Vance and Jordon Fristik all managed multiple hits for the Bulldogs. Fristik and Vance each collected two hits to lead the team.

Toronto racked up 11 hits as well. Karaffa, Clegg, Gulczynski, Herrick, and Chetock each racked up multiple hits for Toronto.  Toronto tore up the base paths, as two players stole at least two bases. Karaffa led the way with two. Toronto was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Berger had the most chances in the field with seven.

 

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