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AUSTINTOWN LITTLE LEAGUE CHECKS IN FROM GREENVILLE

GREENVILLE NC- Austintown’s 12U Little League squad is off to a fast start in the Little League World Series in Greenville, North Carolina. They’ve won their first 2 games of the tournament and they’ve done so in dominating fashion, especially in the circle.

Austintown ace Mila Hamley has pitched all 12 innings so far for Austintown and has given up a total of 1 hit. She has struck out a combined 27 batters in the two games played, and hasn’t allowed a run to cross the plate yet.  On the offensive side for Austintown the bats have been aggressive and timely.  They’ve totaled 15 hits in 2 games and scored a combined 8 runs.  The depth of the lineup has showed up in a big way.  10 out of the 12 hitters in the lineup have at least one hit so far in the tournament, and 6 different hitters have knocked in runs.  Bella Mattern has shown off, she went 2-2 against Mexico, and then added a RBI against Southeast.  Annabel Mikesell has a hit, a run scored, and a RBI so far.  In their last victory over Southeast Lexi Petrilla went 2-2 with a RBI showing how dynamic she can be.  The lineup will be hard to stop if it keeps being consistent 1-12.

Austintown head coach Matt Hamley, and players Mila Hamley, Annabel Mikesell, and Kyndra Lake took time on Wednesday to check in with us from Greenville live on Running Point. They talk about their experience so far, how they are staying focused with the time off, and much more.

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AUSTINTOWN STAYS IN THE WINNER’S BRACKET

GREENVILLE OH- Mila Hamley was lights-out in the circle, fanning 13 batters as Austintown took down Southeast 2-0 on Monday. Hamley was nearly untouchable, giving up just one hit and no runs over six innings while walking two.

Both teams brought the heat on the mound. Austintown pitchers combined for 13 strikeouts, while Southeast’s hurlers sat down five.

Austintown got things rolling in the fourth. Bella Mattern hit into a fielder’s choice and Lexi Petrilla singled, each driving in a run.

Bristol Smith started for Southeast, allowing eight hits and two runs over six innings, striking out five and walking one.

Austintown racked up eight hits, with Petrilla going a perfect 2-for-2 at the plate. Mattern and Petrilla each notched an RBI. The defense was rock solid, with no errors and Marissa Polder leading the way with 13 chances in the field.

Harper Deal led Southeast with a 1-for-1 showing at the plate.

Austintown moves forward in the winner’s bracket and will face Southwest on Thursday at 7:00 on ESPN.

AUSTINTOWN WILL MAKE A RETURN TRIP TO THE WORLD SERIES

WHITESTOWN IN- In a thrilling Central Regional Championship on Thursday, Austintown edged out Missouri 3-2 in 9 innings, thanks to a dominant performance by Mila Hamley. Hamley struck out 19 batters, giving up just two hits and one run over nine innings while walking three.

The game was a pitching duel from the start. Austintown pitchers tallied 19 strikeouts, while Missouri’s pitchers racked up seven.

Austintown struck first in the opening inning when Bella Mattern grounded out to bring in a run. Missouri tied it up in the third with Braelyn Smith’s RBI double.

In the top of the eighth, Austintown regained the lead with Annabel Mikesell’s RBI single, making it 2-1. However, an error by Austintown in the bottom of the eighth allowed Missouri to tie it up again.

Mattern’s sacrifice bunt in the top of the ninth gave Austintown the decisive 3-2 lead.

Missouri’s Brenna Young pitched a solid game, allowing two hits and one run over nine innings, striking out seven without issuing any walks.

Hamley and Mikesell each had a hit for Austintown, with Mikesell and Mattern driving in the crucial runs. For Missouri, Braelyn Smith and Harper Regan each had a hit and an RBI. Missouri played flawless defense, with Kariann Ashlock recording 12 chances in the field.

With this win, Austintown heads to their second straight Little League World Series, starting August 4th in Greenville, North Carolina. Catch all the action on the ESPN family of networks.

WORLD SERIES AWAITS FOR AUSTINTOWN

GREENVILLE NC- It’s been a long road for Austintown 12u softball. What started as a district tournament in Boardman has now ended with a final stop in Greenville North Carolina.  Their run to the Little League World Series has seen over 20hours of travel when you add up all the places the team has gone. From Boardman, to Ironton, to Whitestown, and now to Greenville it’s truly been a journey.

After dropping the first game of the tournament in regionals Austintown worked their way all the way back to the title game.  They had to win a total of 6 games to win a regional, compared to their championship opponent Iowa who had only played 3 games going in to the game. That experience playing in do or due circumstances paid dividends for Austintown as they never flinched in the title game victory. Austintown won the game against Iowa 4-0.  The win secured their spot as the Central Region representatives in the Little League World Series.

Making the World Series comes with plenty of perks outside of just the honor of playing against the world’s best.  The team was greater to North Carolina with New Jerseys, new gear, and new swag that they’ll be able to treasure forever.  They also will get the opportunity to interact and watch some of the best softball players in the world as the professional softball league Athletes Unlimited sends their entire roster down to Greenville to play a double header on August 9th.

We had the chance to catch up with members of the Austintown 12u team as they prepare for the start of the World Series. Head coach Matt Hamley, Seneca Coates, Kate Averell, ZaraBurt, and Annabel Mikesell all joined the conversation to talk about the whirlwind week they’ve had.

Austintown starts their run in the World Series on Sunday at 10:00am against North Carolina.  That game can be seen on ESPN+.

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