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CLIPPERS LAY DOWN THE BOOM

NILES OH-  Columbiana defeated Western Reserve 14-0 on Saturday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Alex Eusebio collected a strike out to finish off the game.

Zachary Pleska led Columbiana to victory by driving in four runs. Pleska went 2-for-2 at the plate. Pleska drove in runs on a sacrifice fly in the second, a single in the third, and a double in the fourth.

Columbiana got things started in the first inning when a wild pitch allowed one run.

Columbiana scored six runs in the third inning. Colin Keleman, Brady Kridler, Pleska, Seth Spooner, and Eddie Clancy powered the big inning with RBIs.

A single by Vance Story in the third inning was a positive for Western Reserve.

Pleska was the winning pitcher for Columbiana. Pleska lasted four innings, allowing one hit and zero runs while striking out five and walking zero. Eusebio threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Parker Reed took the loss for Western Reserve. The pitcher lasted two innings, allowing two hits and five runs while striking out three.

Pleska went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead the Clippers. Columbiana stole 11 bases during the game as three players stole more than one. Devin Daugherty led the way with three. Columbiana was sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Keleman had the most chances in the field with six.

Story led Western Reserve with one hit in one at bats.

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TIGERS POUNCE ON RESERVE

BERLIN CENTER OH- Springfield defeated Western Reserve 12-0 on Monday as three pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Liam Wylie induced a groundout from Parker Reed to finish off the game.

Springfield got on the board in the first inning. Aaron Groner doubled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.

The Tigers notched five runs in the second inning. AJ Stallsmith, Kolten Ruark, and Parker Dobson all contributed in the big inning with RBIs.

One bright spot for Western Reserve was a single by Reed in the first inning.

Joey Becher got the win for Springfield. The righthander surrendered zero runs on two hits over two innings, striking out four and walking zero. Daylin Barber and Wylie entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.

Evan Slaven took the loss for Western Reserve. The hurler went two innings, allowing nine runs on six hits.

Stallsmith led Springfield with three hits in four at bats.

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RAMS JUMP AHEAD EARLY AND DONT LOOK BACK

MINERAL RIDGE OH-  Kyle Bickerstaff threw a gem on Monday for the Rams, allowing zero runs and besting Western Reserve by a score of 6-0

The Rams secured the victory thanks to four runs in the first inning. The offensive onslaught was led by Bickerstaff, Aaron Myers, and Zach James, all driving in runs in the inning.

In the first inning, the Rams got their offense started when Bickerstaff’s sac fly scored one run.

A single by Matthew Farelli in the seventh inning was a positive for Western Reserve.

Bickerstaff got the win for the Rams. Bickerstaff went seven innings, allowing zero runs on one hit and striking out 12.

Vance Story took the loss for the Blue Devils. The bulldog allowed five hits and five runs over four innings, striking out three.

AJ Sandy went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead the Rams in hits.

Farelli led Western Reserve with one hit in one at bats.

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ROCKETS WALK OFF RESERVE

STRUTHERS OH- A walk-off single led Lowellville past Western Reserve 3-2 on Saturday. The game was tied at two with the Rockets batting in the bottom of the seventh when Brady Bunofsky singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Ricky Palumbo struck out 13, while Western Reserve pitchers sat down eight.

The Rockets got things moving in the second inning, when an error scored one run.

In the top of the sixth inning, Western Reserve tied things up at two when they hit a RBI single on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run.

Palumbo pitched the Rockets to victory. The bulldog lasted seven innings, allowing six hits and two runs while striking out 13 and walking one.

Gabe Platt was on the hill for Western Reserve. The hurler went five innings, allowing two runs on three hits and striking out seven.

Bunofsky led Rockets with three hits in three at bats.

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RESERVE ENDS BULLDOGS WIN STREAK

UNITY OH- Western Reserve had all cylinders firing on offense on Thursday, winning big over East Palestine 13-2

Western Reserve got on the board in the first inning when Hannah Heath grounded out, scoring one run.

The Blue Devils scored five runs in the third inning. The rally was led by singles by Allison Jones and Caylee Selley and an error on a ball put in play by Alexa Abrams.

Maggie Byers was in the pitcher’s circle for Western Reserve. The righty lasted five innings, allowing eight hits and two runs while striking out two and walking one.

Gabby Andre toed the rubber for East Palestine. The pitcher allowed seven hits and 11 runs over four innings, striking out six. Anna Yonker threw one inning out of the bullpen.

Western Reserve had ten hits in the game. Jones and Selley all managed multiple hits. Selley and Jones each collected three hits to lead.

Western Reserve stole 11 bases during the game as four players stole more than one. Abrams led the way with two.

East Palestine racked up eight hits. Sophia Fertsch and Maddison Foster each racked up multiple hits for East Palestine.

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YOUNG BULLDOG TEAM CONTINUES TO GROW IN VICTORY

NEW WATERFORD, OH- Western Reserve fell behind early and couldn’t come back in a 9-2 loss to East Palestine on Thursday.

The Blue Devils lost despite out-hitting East Palestine four to three.

Moraski was credited with the victory for East Palestine. The hurler lasted seven innings, allowing four hits and two runs while striking out seven and walking one.

Jack Darney took the loss for Western Reserve. The pitcher allowed one hit and six runs over three innings, striking out four.

Brock Wellman, Darney, Parker Reed, and Gavin Beniston each managed one hit to lead Western Reserve Blue Devils Varsity.

Beatty and Culler led East Palestine offensively, each pushing across a pair of RBI in the win.

 

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QUAKERS WIN ON BACK TO BACK DAYS

SALEM OH-  The Devils went down to Salem, looking for a game to steal. But it was the Quakes doing most of the stealing with 6 stolen bases on the evening. Salem is now 4-4 on the young season & will take their talents down south. They will play 4 games at the Ripken Experience in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee this coming week.

Rylie Troy earned her sweet tea down south as she struck out 11 batters and allowed just 1 run. She struck out 3 of the last 4 batters to earn her 4th win on the season. The Quakers played error free ball on defense & Rylie assisted on all four of her chances in the circle.

Channing Toy had 3 hits including a double with an RBI & a run scored. Chase Toy had two hits, an RBI and scored. Mack Zumbar had two hits including a double. Bella Brant, Rylie Troy & Jenna McClish all had singles. Madalyn Workman stole 2 bases.

Going into the bottom of the 6th inning the focus was on adding an insurance run to the 5-1 lead that Salem was nursing. It was “State Farm” time as Kylie Skinner stepped to the plate & drilled a double to left center gap. Next batter Sophie Maniscalco pushed her to third on a perfect sac bunt. Kylie scored the important insurance run on a single from Channing Toy.

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RESERVE HOLDS OFF SEBRING FOR CONFERENCE WIN

BERLIN CENTER, OH- Sebring scored three runs in the second inning, but Western Reserve still won 10-3 on Tuesday. Sebring’s big inning was driven by a triple by Devyn Reggi and an error on a ball put in play by Allison Hoschar.

Western Reserve tallied five runs in the fourth inning. The offensive onslaught by Western Reserve was led by Joanie DagnanMaggie Byers, and Hannah Heath, all driving in runs in the inning.

Byers was on the rubber for the Lady Blue Devils. The right-hander lasted five innings, allowing four hits and three runs while striking out four and walking zero.

Hoschar was in the pitcher’s circle for McKinley. The pitcher went four innings, allowing ten runs on 12 hits and striking out one.

Western Reserve racked up 12 hits in the game. Alexa AbramsAubrey KutskoCaylee SelleyMadison Gatto, and Dagnan all collected multiple hits for the Lady Devils DagnanGattoSelleyKutsko, and Abrams each collected two hits to lead Western Reserve.

 

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WESTERN RESERVE BASEBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH JAKE ZATCHOK

BERLIN CENTER OH-  Rumor has it that “Berlin Center” might change its name to “Baseball Center” due to how many athletes from there are active ballplayers.   Western Reserve is no slouch when it comes to baseball success, with a program that is solid as steel from the youth levels up.

For Head Coach Jake Zatchok, he returns three letter winners from a season ago. Highlighted by senior Gabe Platt on the mound, Coach Zatchok hopes his upperclassmen lays the groundwork for continued future success. With a lot of new faces coming in this season, expect a roller coaster ride of a season. However, come tournament time, expect this team to be more than ready.   With a tough conference slate of games, paired with some intriguing non-conference matchups, The Blue Devils will have had exposure to just about everything this area has to offer.  Don’t miss out on The Running Point gang’s edition of Coaches Corner with Coach Zatchok!

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WESTERN RESERVE SOFTBALL COACH’S CORNER (EP 1) WITH MICHAEL COOK

BERLIN CENTER OH- Western Reserve has a proud tradition of excellence. Each and every sport has moments in their history fans can look back fondly about. Softball season is quickly approaching, and second year head coach Michael Cook hopes that his team can create more memories for the Blue Devils community this season. They return a ton of talent so there are many reasons to be confident. The Blue Devils open their season March 28th vs rival Jackson Milton

Coach Cook took some time out of his busy day to come on to YSN’s Running Point to preview the season. He talks with Anthony Hartwig and Ty Bartell all about what to expect from his squad this season. Don’t miss out! Watch Episode 1 of Coach’s Corner with Michael Cook.

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