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CARDINALS FILL UP THE BOX SCORE

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STRUTHERS OH-  Ryan Reese was locked in at the plate and on the mound Tuesday, going 3-for-3 and tossing four strong innings to help Mooney run away with a 14-4 win over Springfield.

The Cardinals jumped on the Tigers early. Andrew Bushey ripped an RBI single down the line in the first, and Ford Stacy added a sac fly to give Mooney a quick 2-0 lead. Then came the second inning, and that’s where things got loud.

Mooney hung a five-spot in the second—Trent Litman knocked in one, Reese added a two-run single, Bushey doubled home another, and Stacy capped it off with another RBI knock. By the end of the third, it was 8-0 after Reese singled again to keep his perfect day at the plate alive.

Reese also took care of business on the bump, going four innings and giving up just two hits and one run while striking out seven. He helped his own cause, too—driving in three runs and swiping three bags.

Mooney’s offense piled up 15 hits on the day. Litman also drove in three, while Bushey, Taco Verroco, Kaden Reese, and Stacy all had multi-hit games. Gentile chipped in with two walks, and the squad drew eight total, showing great discipline at the plate. They were aggressive on the basepaths too—five  stolen bases, with Reese leading the charge.

For Springfield, Ben Catlos and Jack Plant each had a hit, and the Tigers scratched across four runs thanks to RBIs from Daylin Barber, Alec Fusco, Plant, and Michael McAllister. They also drew seven walks and turned a double play on defense, but couldn’t keep pace with Mooney’s firepower. Next up, the Cardinals will host Liberty on Friday as they look to keep the bats hot.

BIG THINGS HAPPEN FOR SPRINGFIELD SENIOR NIGHT

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NEW MIDDLETOWN OH-  Gina Romeo went off Thursday night, driving in six runs on a pair of triples as Springfield steamrolled Western Reserve 17-4 at home.

Romeo wasted no time making noise, lacing a triple in the first to knock in a run, then clearing the bases in the second with another triple—this one bringing in four more. She ended the day with six RBIs and a whole lot of damage done.

The Tigers dropped 12 runs in the second inning alone. It was a little bit of everything—doubles, singles, errors, fielder’s choices, and flat-out hustle. Makenna Wymer ripped a two-run double, Giuliana Battaglini and Corissa Allen each drove in runs with singles, and Romeo finished the job with her bases-loaded triple.

Western Reserve jumped out first with a solo shot in the top of the first, but Springfield flipped the script quick. Battaglini, Olivia Allen, and Emily Conner all followed Romeo’s early RBI triple with extra-base hits of their own, pushing Springfield in front for good.

Caitlin Blankenship got the win in the circle, giving up just two runs across three innings and striking out four. Wymer came in to close it out after the game got out of reach. Wymer finished the game with 4 strikeouts and reached 100 on the season during her freshman campaign.

At the dish, Battaglini went a perfect 3-for-3, Allen added two hits, and the Tigers worked eight walks to stay on base all game. Wymer, Sarah Drummond, and Hannah Stouffer each drew two free passes.

Reigle and Kylee Ramsey picked up RBIs for Western Reserve, but the Blue Devils couldn’t recover after Springfield’s monster second inning. Springfield back at it Monday when they host Liberty, looking to keep the bats hot.

TIGERS CATCH FIRE AGAINST RESERVE

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NEW MIDDLETOWN OH-  Springfield blew the doors open in the second inning and never looked back, steamrolling Western Reserve 15-1 on the road Monday afternoon.

After scratching across a run in the first off a Gina Romeo RBI single, the Tigers absolutely erupted in the second, hanging an 8-spot on the scoreboard. A wild pitch kicked things off, then Romeo cracked another base knock to plate two more. Corissa Allen roped a double for two RBIs of her own, Emily Conner chipped in with a run-scoring single, and Gracie Maldonado drew a walk to force in another. It was a carousel of chaos that Western Reserve just couldn’t stop.

Springfield tacked on five more in the third despite just one hit in the inning, showing off patience at the dish with a parade of walks and hit batters. Romeo grounded out but drove in a run, and Conner, Hannah Stouffer, and Maldonado all earned free passes with the bags loaded.

Ava Flesher got the job done in the circle, tossing 2.1 innings of three-hit ball, allowing just one unearned run while striking out three without a walk. On the flip side, Western Reserve’s starter Averie Hendon took the loss, giving up 10 runs—nine of them earned—over two innings of work.

Romeo did damage at the plate, going 2-for-3 with 3 RBIs, while Conner, Makenna Wymer, and Giuliana Battaglini all picked up a pair of knocks as well. Springfield worked 12 walks as a team, with Flesher, Maldonado, Stouffer, and both Allens each drawing two. Maldonado also swiped a pair of bags, and the Tigers were flawless in the field.

For Western Reserve, Maddie Kelley had the lone RBI on a perfect 1-for-1 day, while Hendon and Mikayla Salovich chipped in a hit each. They stayed clean defensively with no errors, and Chloeigh Endsley led the way with five defensive chances.

WYMER IS HERE JUST IN TIME

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NEW MIDDLETOWN OH-  Springfield High School’s softball team has found its latest sensation in freshman pitcher Makenna Wymer, whose remarkable debut has captured the attention of the local sports community. Wymer’s varsity journey began with a bang—her very first career start ended in a no-hitter, a rare feat for any athlete, let alone a ninth grader. “Honestly, I didn’t even know I was doing it until it was over, but I definitely couldn’t do it without my teammates and their help,” Wymer told YSN’s Anthony Hartwig in a recent podcast interview.

Despite her youth, Wymer’s confidence and poise have helped her transition seamlessly into a leadership role on the team. She credits a close-knit group of upperclassmen for making her feel welcome and setting a positive tone this season: “They definitely are very good leaders…they always got that mentality of getting the game going,” she explained. A Springfield native, Wymer’s softball journey began in tee-ball, with pitching becoming her passion after joining 8U leagues. She describes her style as hardworking and tenacious, motivated by personal standards of excellence and a little help from her family—especially her supportive parents and best friend, Gracie, who plays shortstop right behind her.

Wymer’s competitive spirit extends beyond the diamond. Off the field, she enjoys spending time with family, going on annual camping trips, and living in the comfort of a tight-knit Springfield community. Her dreams stretch far, revealing aspirations of vacationing in Greece and improving both her pitching consistency and power at the plate.  As Springfield continues its season, all eyes will be on Wymer—whose blend of talent, humility, and drive promises an exciting future for Blue Devils softball.

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MCDONALD GRINDS IT OUT AGAINST SPRINGFIELD

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MCDONALD OH-  McDonald took care of business Thursday, knocking off Springfield 4-1 with Gianna Mancini leading the charge in the circle and at the plate.

Mancini got things rolling right away in the first with a two-out RBI single after a tough six-pitch at-bat. She followed it up in the third with a shot to center for a double that gave McDonald a 2-0 cushion.

The Blue Devils padded the lead late, and Mancini did her thing on the mound—working four solid innings, striking out seven, and giving up just two hits and one run. Aubrey Evans came in and slammed the door to lock down the save.

McDonald sprayed 10 hits all over the yard. Miley Titus was dialed in at the top of the lineup, going 3-for-4, and Mancini finished 2-for-4 with a pair of RBIs. Sophia Pecchia also chipped in with two hits. Defensively, they were clean—no errors and solid work behind the plate from Addison Grewell, who handled 14 chances without a hiccup.

Springfield got hits from Olivia Allen and Gina Romeo, and turned a double play on defense. Ava Flesher went the distance in the circle, giving up four runs (three earned) on 10 hits, striking out five. McDonald continues to roll, with a lineup that’s getting contributions from everywhere and arms that know how to finish games.

 

RIGLEY SWINGS A HOT BAT AS RAMS CELEBRATE PAST CHAMPIONS

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MINERAL RIDGE OH-  Mineral Ridge turned Tuesday’s matchup with Springfield into a hit parade, rolling to a 16-2 win behind a big night from Laney Rigley and a lineup that just wouldn’t quit.

Springfield struck first with a run in the opening frame and added another in the second, but that early lead didn’t last long. Rigley tied it up with a groundout in the first, then gave the Rams the lead for good in the second with a two-run single. Maddie Gerberry followed with a shot to the gap that brought in another, and just like that, it was 4-2 Ridge.

The real damage came in the third. The Rams hung an eight-spot thanks to five hits, a couple of walks, and a whole lot of hustle. Sydney Wyllie and Kourtni Kaminski each came through with RBI knocks, Gerberry drove in her second of the night, and Kelcee Dye plated two more with a liner up the middle. Ridge never looked back.

Laney Rigley ended the day with four RBIs, thanks to a pair of clutch hits. Dye and Gerberry each went 3-for-3, and Kaminski and Megan Haynie each added multiple knocks of their own. The Rams stayed patient too—drawing seven walks and swiping five bags.

Lily Merolillo handled business in the circle, going four innings and giving up just three hits and two runs. Savannah Turek came in to finish it off, striking out two in a clean fifth.

Springfield managed three hits and got RBIs from Giuliana Battaglini and Hannah Stouffer, but couldn’t keep pace with Ridge’s bats. Next up, the Rams hit the road for a Wednesday showdown at Boardman.

 

RAMS DEFENSE WINS THE DAY

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NEW MIDDLETOWN OH-  It was a good old-fashioned pitchers’ duel Monday, but Mineral Ridge found just enough to edge Springfield 1-0.

Xavier Klamer was lights out for the Rams, going the distance and recording 21 outs. He gave up just one hit, struck out 11, and walked four over seven shutout innings to lock down the win.

Mineral Ridge got all the offense they needed early, scratching across a run in the first on a sac fly. Payton Novak threw a gem for Springfield too, going seven innings with just four hits allowed, no earned runs, six strikeouts, and no walks — but took the tough-luck loss.

The Rams spread the offense out, with Andrew Gillie, Klamer, Jack Gillie, and Nick Anderson each picking up a hit. Klamer also knocked in the lone run of the game.

Ben Catlos had Springfield’s only hit, and the Tigers did cause a little chaos on the bases, swiping six bags, including four by Noah Troggio. These two teams will square off again Tuesday, this time at Mineral Ridge.

TUREK TAKES CHARGE FOR MINERAL RIDGE

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NEW MIDDLETOWN OH-  Savannah Turek was dealing Monday, punching out 10 as Mineral Ridge rolled over Springfield 15-3 in five innings. Turek gave up just three hits and three runs, didn’t walk a soul, and made sure Springfield never got comfortable.

The Rams wasted no time getting on the board. Laney Rigley worked a walk to start it off, and a couple wild pitches helped plate two more before Springfield even knew what hit them.

Mineral Ridge kept stacking runs, adding two more in the second off a Maddie Gerberry groundout, and another in the third after a passed ball.

The knockout punch came in the fourth when the Rams exploded for eight runs. Lily Merolillo grounded out to drive in two, Sullivan Sandy drew a bases-loaded walk, Rigley and Gerberry each dropped RBI singles, and Turek helped herself with a two-run groundout.

Makenna Wymer took the loss for Springfield, giving up eight runs (seven earned) over a little more than three innings. She struck out five but also issued 10 free passes.

Gerberry drove the middle of the Ridge lineup, knocking in three runs despite only going 1-for-4. Megan Haynie stayed hot at the bottom of the order, going 2-for-2. Mineral Ridge showed serious patience too, drawing 15 walks, with Kelcee Dye and Sandy each grabbing three.

Springfield’s Ava Flesher, Giuliana Battaglini, and Gracie Maldonado each picked up a hit, with Flesher and Maldonado knocking in runs. These two teams will go at it again Tuesday, with Mineral Ridge hosting this time.

TIGERS ON THE LOOSE AT CENE PARK

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NEW MIDDLETOWN OH-  Springfield took care of business Saturday morning, knocking off Lowellville 9-4 at Cene Park. The Rockets couldn’t stay out of their own way, handing out walks and kicking the ball around, and the Tigers made ‘em pay for it.

Jackson Ensley and Payton Novak handled things on the hill, scattering nine hits between them. They punched out three, only gave up one free pass, and Novak walked away with the W. Ensley didn’t just shove on the mound either — he led the charge at the plate with two hits and a pair of RBIs. Ben Carlos and Jack Plant each chipped in two RBIs of their own, keeping the offense rolling.

Noah Troggio added some fireworks with a triple and crossed the dish three times to keep the pressure on. The win bumps Springfield to 6-4 overall, sitting at 5-1 in the league. They’ll get back after it Monday against Mineral Ridge.

TIGERS FIFTH STRAIGHT WIN EVENS SERIES WITH CAMPBELL

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NEW MIDDLETOWN OH-  Springfield outlasted Memorial 10-9 in a wild one Thursday night, clawing back and forth before finally pulling away for good in the fifth inning.

The Tigers found themselves down 8-7 when an error cracked the door open — and Springfield charged right through, pushing two runs across to flip the game their way. Both teams traded punches all night, with Springfield racking up 10 hits and Memorial not far behind with eight.

Springfield got the party started in the first when Giuliana Battaglini worked a bases-loaded walk to bring home a run. Memorial came right back, grabbing a 3-1 lead in the bottom half after a Mileena Williams double, an error, and a groundout.

The Tigers tied it up at three in the third thanks to another Memorial miscue, but the Red Devils answered with three runs of their own in the bottom half, sparked by hits from Savannah Cleland and Williams.

Springfield went back on top in the fourth with a four-run inning. Gina Romeo doubled to center to cash in a run, Corissa Allen ripped one down the line, another Memorial error opened the floodgates, and Hannah Stouffer singled to keep the rally alive.

Memorial wasn’t done either, retaking the lead with a sac fly and another Tiger error. But in the fifth, Springfield finally broke through for good, capitalizing on a defensive miscue to grab a 9-8 edge they wouldn’t give back.

Caitlin Blankenship came up huge in the circle, locking down one of the best outings of her career. After a tough season last year where wins were hard to come by, Blankenship’s grit showed — battling through five innings, giving up six hits and six runs (only one earned), striking out two and walking just one to earn a win she flat-out worked for.

Ava Flesher got the start for Springfield, tossing two innings and giving up a couple early runs before handing it over to Blankenship.

For Memorial, Ramani Adams took the loss after three innings of work, while Bella Ornelas started the game, giving up seven runs over four innings.

At the plate, Gracie Maldonado and Makenna Wymer led the hit parade for Springfield with two knocks apiece. Romeo came through in the clutch too, driving in a pair. The Tigers showed serious patience at the dish, drawing nine walks, with Battaglini and Stouffer each pulling three of their own.

Cleland did her part for Memorial, going 2-for-4 and driving in two. Williams was a tough out too, going 3-for-4 out of the Red Devils’ lineup. Next up, Springfield will be back home Monday to square off with Mineral Ridge.

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