WARRIORS SOFTBALL POUNCES ON PIRATES
Photo Credit: MAVG photography
Story by Larry Jennings
Perry, OH- In a thrilling softball matchup, the Edgewood Warriors showcased their prowess on the diamond, securing a commanding 9-1 victory over the Perry Pirates on Thursday. From the first pitch to the final out, the Warriors took the lead early and never looked back, delivering an impressive performance that left their opponents trailing in their wake.
The game ignited in the top of the 4th inning when Edgewood burst onto the scoreboard with a flurry of hits. Natalie Ianetta kickstarted the offensive onslaught with a double, followed by McKenna Vencil’s double, Luciano’s double, and McKenna Rhodes’ single, each contributing to Edgewood’s early lead with one run scored apiece.
Despite Perry’s efforts, which culminated in Ariana Rogers’ solo home run in the bottom of the 6th inning, the Pirates struggled to overcome Edgewood’s relentless offensive and defensive display.
On the mound, Lucianna Paolillo commanded the game for the Warriors, earning a well-deserved win. The starting pitcher showcased her skill, surrendering only two hits and one run over seven innings while striking out five batters and issuing no walks.
Morgan Winters, Perry’s starting pitcher, faced a tough challenge against Edgewood’s lineup. Despite her valiant efforts, Winters took the loss after pitching 5 2/3 innings, allowing four runs, all unearned, on nine hits. She struck out eight batters and issued only one walk.
Offensively, Edgewood displayed remarkable consistency, collecting a total of 14 hits throughout the game. Natalie Ianetta led the charge with three hits in five at-bats from the leadoff position, setting the tone for the Warriors’ offensive onslaught. Addison Lamson and Makenna Rhodes proved to be formidable threats in the lineup, each driving in two runs for Edgewood.
Contributing to the offensive barrage were McKenna Vencill and Lucianna Paolillo, who each recorded multiple hits, further solidifying Edgewood’s dominance at the plate.
Not only did the Warriors excel offensively, but they also demonstrated impeccable fielding, committing zero errors throughout the game. McKenna Vencill showcased her defensive prowess with five chances in the field, ensuring Edgewood’s lead remained unchallenged.
For Perry, Ariana Rogers stood out with one run batted in, highlighting the Pirates’ lone offensive contribution. Rogers, along with Morgan Winters, collected one hit each for Perry, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Edgewood’s relentless performance.
With this impressive victory under their belts, the Edgewood Warriors look ahead to their next challenge as they prepare for a game against Geneva on Friday. As they continue their season, the Warriors aim to build upon this dominant performance and further solidify their position as a force to be reckoned with in the softball arena. The Perry Pirates look to rebound agains Willoughby South on Saturday at a game under the lights.
