TIGERS CLAW BACK, WIN OVER RIVAL SOUTHERN

WELLSVILLE, OH- Don’t call it a comeback.  Wellsville stole the lead late and defeated Southern 8-7 on Tuesday. Wellsville was down 7-5 in the bottom of the sixth inning when Justin Thirtyacre tripled on the first pitch of the at-bat, clearing the loaded bases with 3 RBI.

The Tigers earned the victory despite allowing Southern to score four runs in the second inning. The offensive firepower by Southern Indians Varsity was led by Sam MayMark SoukupBrock Smalley, and Caleb Glover, who all drove in runs.

The Indians opened up quickly by scoring in the second inning. An error scored one run.  In the bottom of the second inning, the Tigers Varsity tied things up at four when Seth Kerner doubled on a 0-1 count, scoring two runs.

PHOTO CREDIT: MANDY CORBIN

Kerner also earned the victory on the hill for Wellsville. He surrendered seven runs on seven hits over six innings, striking out seven. Cole Corbin threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen. Corbin recorded the last three outs to earn the save for the Tigers.

Timmy West took the loss for Southern. He lasted three and two-thirds innings, allowing eight hits and four runs while striking out four and walking one.

Glover started the game for the Tribe. He lasted one and one-third innings, allowing one hit and four runs while striking out four

Wellsville totaled ten hits in the game. Troy Carter and Thirtyacre each had multiple hits to lead the Tiger attack.

 

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