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SALEM PUTS THE CHILL ON THE AVIATORS

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SALEM OH- It may have felt like the middle of February but the Quaker offense was red hot Wednesday night at Ray Reasbeck Field putting up ten runs to take down the Alliance Aviators in 6 innings and earn their 9th straight victory.After starting pitcher Carson Rhodes wriggled out of a first inning bases loaded jam without surrendering a run, the offense went to work. Blaize Exline led off the game with a base hit to left field. After stealing second base and advancing to third on a wild pitch, Darius Beck drove him home with a fielder’s choice to the shortstop.

The Quakers weren’t done though as with two outs, Gavin Wilms had a base hit, and then went first to third on a base hit from left hander Corey Riesen and would score on a base hit by Carson Rhodes to make it 2-0 good guys.

Exline would provide another jolt of offense in the second as he hit a laser beam home run over the left field fence to make it 3-0 Salem.

The Quakers would add 4 in the third inning on the strength of a another RBI single by Rhodes, a throwing error from the catcher that let Riesen score, an RBI double by Lance Bailey and a fielders choice by Cayden Burt that scored Brock Young making it 7-0 Salem.

That was plenty of support for Carson Rhodes as he threw all 6 innings punching out 8 Alliance batters allowing 3 hits and zero runs to earn his 4th win of the year.

The Quakers would walk it off in the 6th as Rhodes continued his impressive day with a 2 run single to right field to give him 3 RBI’s on the day. The game would come to an end on a Cayden Burt single to left field scoring Corey Riesen.

The Quakers are now 10-3 overall and 5-3 in the EBC. The Quakers will try and make it 10 in a row tomorrow as they will host Minerva with the first pitch set for 5 pm.

*Contributed By Mike DeBarr at salemathletics.org

SALEM SUSPENDS AVIATORS FLIGHTPLAN

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ALLIANCE OH- The Quakers scoreless innings streak did come to an end Tuesday night in Alliance at 24 innings but it wasn’t because of poor pitching. Gavin Wilms followed up his no hit performance from last week with a 1 hit, 1 run, 10 strikeout performance against the Aviators to help get Salem its 8th straight victory.

It wasn’t easy for Wilms as he gave up 6 walks on the day and had 3 errors behind him but the big right hander made the pitches when he needed them and was able to go the distance to earn his 3rd EBC victory of the year.

Despite the cold temperatures, the Quaker offense stayed warm racking up 7 hits along with some loud outs on nice defensive plays by Alliance.

Jackson Johnson got the Quakers started with an RBI single in the third that scored Lance Bailey who reached base with a single of his own before stealing second base to get into scoring position for Johnson.

Wilms helped his own cause with 2 hits including a double to lead off the 6th inning that would eventually give the Quakers an insurance run and a 2 run lead when Wilms would be waved home on a Corey Riesen RBI single.

Darius Beck and Blaize Exline each added hits of their own and Exline added a steal to his total as well.

The Quakers are now 9-3 (4-3 in the EBC) and will host the Aviators at Ray Reasbeck field tomorrow with the first pitch scheduled for 5pm.

*Contributed By Mike DeBarr at salemathletics.org

SALEM WINS FOURTH STRAIGHT ON SENIOR NIGHT

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SALEM OH-  Before the contest, Salem honored their four seniors Rylie Troy, Jenna McClish, Madalynn Workman & Cieria Doyle with a beautiful ceremony.

These young ladies mean the world to our program & their leadership is the reason for the current winning streak. Thank you & we love you.

Earlier in the season Salem beat back to back Devils teams. This evening they beat the second straight Wildcats team to take their winning streak to four games & raise their record to 9-9.

Birthday girl – Rylie Troy struck out 12 batters for her 9th win in the circle with 99 K’s on the season. She helped her cause at the plate with an RBI single & stolen base. Fellow senior Jenna McClish hit a 2 RBI single & stole 2 bases. Madalynn Workman scored a run & Cieria Doyle just missed getting a hit down the first base line.

Channing Toy, Sophie Maniscalco & Mack Zumbar each singled. Channing stole her 15th base on the year. Bella Brant got hit by a pitch … again.

Jenna McClish made a nice running catch in center to stop a possible Wildcat rally.

Salem is at Carrollton tomorrow for another conference game.

*Contributed By Michael Thorpe at salemathletics.org

SALEM SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 2) WITH MICHAEL THORPE

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SALEM OH- One word to describe Salem softball this season would definitely be resilient. Despite some tough losses along the way, Salem has managed to get back up time and time again. They are always focused on the next challenge at hand. They came home from a great trip to Tennessee and have had serious success back home.  The Quakers still have a great chance to achieve one of their big goals this year which is to match the program record for wins in a season with 15.

Coach Thorpe was able to take the time to come on Running Point this week to talk with Ty Bartell. He was sporting a pretty cool hair due, you’ll have to check it out. Ty also hears about some great stories from the trip, how the girls are stepping up this season, and much more. Quaker fans have to check out Episode 2 of Coach’s Corner with Michael Thorpe.

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QUAKERS DOMINATE FOR SECOND WIN OF THE DAY

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SALEM OH-  Wow … Senior Rylie Troy toed the rubber in both wins today, pitching 15 total innings. Despite a very warm day Miss Troy never let the opponents see her sweat. She struck out 11 Wildcats in this game & got stronger as the game went on including 6 K’s in the last three innings. All three outs in the 7th inning came via the strikeout. Well done young lady!

This game looked like another low scoring close game until Salem broke it open with an 8 run 5th inning to run their season record to 8-9. The Quakers stole 7 bases to impose their will on the scoreboard.

Channing Toy had two singled & stole two bases. Lauryn Barton & Bella Brant also had hits. Chase Toy walked twice, scored twice & stole 3 bases.

Sophie Maniscalco laid down another important sac bunt. Scoring in the game as well were Sami Gainor, Hanna Gaither, Rylie Troy, Jenna McClish,  Madalynn Workman & Mack Zumbar.

Bella Brant & Channing Toy each caught a game for Salem today & again did very well. Salem out stole today’s competition 12-4.

Rylie Troy has pitched 30 innings in the past 4 days & will get two days rest before senior night on Tuesday at Southeast Elementary vs Canton South. Salem has played 17 games which is the highest amount in the area during this crazy spring weather. Hats off to the athletic office & maintenance department.

*Contributed By Michael Thorpe at salemathletics.org

SALEM TAKES ONE FROM INDIANS IN DRAMATIC FASHION

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SALEM OH- Rylie Troy entered the game to pitch in the second inning with the bases loaded & no outs. She would finish the inning allowing no runs. As clutch as that was she went the rest of the way in the circle & struck out the last two batters in the 9th with two on. This set up the bottom of the ninth heroics. Channing Toy led off the inning by failing to yield to an inside pitch & taking her base when it clipped her. She then stole second & with one out Rylie Troy didn’t budge as well and she got clunked. Both moved up on a passed ball. Girard decided to intentionally walk Chase Toy before Mack Zumbar delivered an infield walk off single for the win!

Mack had 3 hits in the game & 3 RBI. Lauryn Barton had two hits and scored twice. Channing Toy showed why she bats leadoff as she got on base in all five at bats with a single. She would score 3 times. Girard walked 6 batters in the game with the Toy sisters working their at bats with 3 walks each. Jenna McClish had a hit.

Lauryn Barton & Channing Toy each stole 2 bases. Salem stole 5 bases in the game. Bella Brant & Jenna McClish each put down sac bunts as Salem played some small ball & ran the bases aggressively.

It was the 7th win of the season for Rylie in the circle. With the win the Quakers have matched last sesson’s win total with a whole lot of softball left in the 2022 campaign.

*Contributed By Michael Thorpe at salemathletics.org

SALEM REMAINS STANDING IN PITCHER’S DUEL

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The 1hr 7 min game stood at 0-0 entering the 7th inning. Leading off in the top of the 7th for Salem was cleanup hitter Chase Toy. The game was a pitcher’s duel for the ages to that point. Chase battled to a full count as she saw a mix of changeups and pin point accuracy from senior Olivia Keller. Chase took the 3-2 pitch over the deepest part of the field for the game winning dinger.Salem’s ace hurler Rylie Troy took a no hitter into the 7th inning. She faced just one batter over the minimum to that point. In the game she struck out 8 while walking just one Beaver. To start the bottom of the 7th Keller dropped a base hit to right field. The #3 hitter Tori Druschel hit a shot to left center at the base of the fence. The ball was relayed in and threw behind the runner advancing past third base. Third basemen Bella Brant took the throw and rapidly threw home as Channing Toy applied the tag for the out. With a runner at 3rd and one out Rylie got the #4 hitter to pop out to Mack at first then struck out the #5 hitter with Channing Toy holding on to the fouled strike to end the game. Rylie is getting stronger as the season marches on.

Bella Brant, Mack Zumbar and Lauryn Barton each singled. Channing Toy doubled to left center in the 6th but was stranded. Lauryn Barton & Sophie Maniscalco each had a sac bunt. Not sure if there’s a full moon but Salem didn’t steal a base in a game.

In addition to her 8 strikeouts, Troy fielded 4 chances in the circle for outs including a difficult tapper down 1st base line. Lauryn Barton made a nice running catch in the right center gap. Channing Toy threw out a runner trying to advance on an overthrow.

Salem is now 6-9 on the season. Tomorrow they host Girard at 1pm & Struthers at 3pm. JV is at Girard tomorrow.

*Contributed by Michael Thorpe at salemathletics.org

QUAKERS CONTINUE TO GAIN MOMENTUM; SHUT OUT HOWLAND

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SALEM, OH- The Quakers are starting to pick up momentum on the diamond.  Salem defeated Howland 4-0 on Friday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout.

Salem Quakers got things moving in the first inning scoring one run when Darius Beck doubled.

One bright spot for Howland was a single by Kenney in the second inning.

Carson Rhodes was the winning pitcher for Salem Quakers. Rhodes went five innings, allowing zero runs on three hits and striking out four. Brock Young threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Gebhardt took the loss for Howland. The hurler lasted one and one-third innings, allowing one hit and three runs while striking out two.

Gavin Wilms led Salem Quakers with two hits in three at-bats.

 

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WILMS THROWS NO-NO; QUAKER BATS BACK IT UP

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MINERVA, OH- Gavin Wilms was brilliant on the hill on Wednesday, as Wilms threw a no-hitter to lead the Salem Quakers past Minerva 10-0.

Salem fired up the sticks in the first inning. The Quakers scored one run when Darius Beck singled.

Wilms got the no-doubt win for Salem as the righty surrendered zero runs on zero hits over five innings, striking out seven and walking zero.

Nick Lautzenheiser took the loss for Minerva. Lautzenheiser lasted three innings, allowing five hits and eight runs while striking out four.

Salem collected nine hits on the day. Beck, Carson Rhodes, and Lance Bailey all managed multiple hits for the Quakers. Rhodes and Beck each collected three hits to lead the team. Salem also didn’t commit a single error in the field. Jackson Johnson had the most chances in the field with six.

 

QUAKERS SWEEP THE BEACH TO TURN TABLES ON SEASON

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MYRTLE BEACH, SC- The Salem Quakers have been very patient in turning things around after a turbulent start to their campaign.  A little sunshine went a long way for the reigning regional finalists, going 3-0 in Myrtle Beach this week.

It all started Thursday when despite seeing its five-run lead whittled down by the end, the Quakers still held off Liverpool for a 5-3 victory on Thursday. Liverpool scored one run on a single in the fourth inning.

Darius Beck led Salem to victory by driving in four runs. Beck went 3-for-3 at the plate. Beck drove in runs on a single in the first and a home run in the second.

Carson Rhodes was credited with the victory in the first contest. Rhodes went four innings, allowing three runs on two hits and striking out four. Lance Bailey threw two and two-thirds innings in relief out of the bullpen.

Salem tallied seven hits in the game. Beck, Blaize Exline, and Gavin Wilms each collected multiple hits for the Quakers. Beck led the team with three hits in three at-bats.

In the second game, Salem snatched the lead late in the game in a 2-1 victory over Victor on Thursday. The game was tied at one with Salem batting in the bottom of the sixth when Darius Beck hit a solo homer.

Cayden Burt was the winning pitcher for Salem . Burt surrendered one run on four hits over six and two-thirds innings, striking out five.

The Quakers had seven hits in the game. Hunter Carlisle and Brock Young all managed multiple hits for Salem. Young and Carlisle each managed two hits to lead the way in game two.

 

Then the Quakers closed things out on Friday morning with a convincing win in defeating Bishop Timon-St. Jude 9-1 thanks to a timely five runs in a big first inning. Darius Beck, Corey Riesen, and Hunter Carlisle each had RBIs in the big inning.

Derek Oesch earned the win for Salem in the finale. The righthander lasted three innings, allowing two hits and zero runs while striking out one. Brock Young and Blaize Exline entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Salem totaled ten hits in the game. Exline, Cyle Burt, Riesen, and Jackson Johnson each collected multiple hits for the Quakes. Johnson, Riesen, Burt, and Exline each managed two hits to lead the team.

The Quakers return to NEO to get back to business Tuesday against Minerva.