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LOUISVILLE, OH – The Louisville Leopards clinched a dramatic 5-4 walk-off win over Lake in extra innings Thursday. The deadlock was broken in the eighth when Cole Miller ripped a double to drive in the winning run.

Miller kicked off the scoring in the first inning with an RBI double, setting the stage for a tightly contested game.

Lake squared things up in the second when Josh Sedmock’s line out brought home a run. They then took a 2-1 lead in the third, thanks to Noah Kubasky’s single.

Louisville pulled even in the fifth with some smart base running and a clutch single by Bryce Graziani.

Zach Root bagged the win after a solid five innings on the mound, yielding four runs on eight hits. Joe Woodin, pitching in relief for Lake, was saddled with the loss after allowing a couple of runs over more than three innings.

Jeriah Davis started strong for Lake, holding Louisville to just one run during his stint, while Miller turned in three scoreless innings of relief for the Leopards, adding to his day’s highlights.

At the plate, Miller was a major force for the Leopards, driving in a total of two runs and going 2-for-4. Graziani matched Miller’s hit tally, while Jakeb Beard walked three times, showing off the Leopards’ patience at the plate.

Lake put together 10 hits, with Kubasky and Adam Larimore standing out. Kubasky notched two RBIs, and Larimore went a perfect 4-for-4, setting the table effectively.

The Leopards are back in action at home against New Philadelphia on Friday, riding the momentum from their thrilling win as they prepare for District play next week.

STRUTHERS, OH- In a rare Friday doubleheader at Bob Cene Park, Ursuline Irish came out strong in the first game, scoring four runs in the opening inning to secure a 7-1 victory over Lake Blue Streaks. Thomas Pesa and Joe Balog were the early heroes, with Pesa singling to bring in two runs and Balog doubling for another two.

Anthony Triveri clinched the win for Ursuline, controlling the game from the mound by allowing just one run over seven innings and striking out four. On the other side, #21 took the loss for Lake, coming in relief and giving up two runs in less than three innings. Dylan Sponseller started for Lake, and struggled a bit, giving up five runs.

Ursuline made the most of their at-bats, collecting 10 hits. Balog, batting seventh, drove in three runs and went 1-for-2, while Triveri led with three hits. Luke Kollar, Pesa, and Rowan Urbach each had solid hits as well.

For Lake, leadoff hitter Degeorge got two hits, and Emmitt Filisky contributed with an RBI. The team was sharp defensively, turning a double play and making no errors in the field.

Game 2 saw the tables turn as Lake Blue Streaks adjusted and took a 7-3 win over Ursuline.

This time, Ursuline was first on the board with Joe Balog singling in the third to score a run, but Lake quickly responded. Ty Degeorge’s single in the fourth helped them tie it, and then they took a lead in the fifth from a couple of walks.

Will Feser earned the win in relief for Lake, allowing no runs and striking out two in two innings. For Ursuline, Dom Polkovitch was tagged with the loss after surrendering three runs in his two innings of work. Thomas Kosovan started for Ursuline, and AJ Mitchell for Lake, each putting in strong efforts.

Balog again led Ursuline at the plate with an RBI, going 2-for-4. Lake stacked up 11 hits, with Degeorge and Noah Kubasky each grabbing two, and Degeorge also driving in three runs.

Lake showed their speed on the bases, stealing eight bases and turning a double play, matching their error-free defensive performance from the first game.

Ursuline is set to host South Range in their next game on Monday.