Sean Busby Shuts Out Mohawk Area, Wolverines Take The Win.

Sean Busby didn’t allow a single run as Ellwood City Wolverines defeated Mohawk Area 3-0 on Tuesday. Busby allowed just one hit.

The pitching was strong on both sides. Busby struck out nine, while Cummings sat down zero.

Wolverines fired up the offense in the first inning, when Sammy DiCaprio singled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run.

One bright spot for Mohawk was a single by Toscano in the fifth inning.

Busby was credited with the victory for Wolverines. He lasted seven innings, allowing one hit and zero runs while striking out nine and walking one.

Cummings took the loss for Mohawk. He lasted six innings, allowing eight hits and three runs while walking zero.

Wolverines racked up eight hits. DiCaprio and Kyle Smith all had multiple hits for Wolverines. Smith and DiCaprio each managed two hits to lead Wolverines.

Toscano led Mohawk with one hit in three at bats. Mohawk was sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Leslie made the most plays with ten.

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Riverside’s Nick Ottavian and Gunnar Boehm Combine In Shutout Victory

Riverside Panthers Varsity defeated Quaker Valley 6-0 on Tuesday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Nick Ottaviani induced a fly out from Gramc to finish off the game.

Riverside pulled off the big victory without scoring many runs in any inning. The most they scored was two in the sixth.
Riverside got things started in the first inning. Danny Fox drew a walk, scoring one run.

One bright spot for Quaker Valley was a single by Ethan Moore in the first inning.

Gunnar Boehm got the win for Riverside. He allowed five hits and zero runs over six innings, striking out 11. Ottaviani threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Isaiah Piatt took the loss for Quaker Valley. He went four innings, allowing four runs on four hits and striking out six.

Riverside racked up six hits on the day. Ty Thellman and Austin Dambach each had multiple hits for Riverside. Thellman led Riverside with three hits in three at bats. Riverside didn’t commit a single error in the field. Drew Speicher had 13 chances in the field, the most on the team. Riverside stole six bases during the game as two players stole more than one. Dambach led the way with three.

Ellwood City Jr High Defeats New Castle

The Lady Wolverines beat New Castle Tuesday evening by a final score of 5-0. It was a hard fought well played game by both teams with Ellwood City outplaying the Red Hurricanes in the pitching and defense department.

Angie Nardone and Aliya Garroway combined on the seven inning shutout. Nardone got the win as she pitched the first four innings. She gave up just 3 hits. Garroway went the final three innings and yielded 1 hit. Each pitcher fanned 5 batters apiece and did not issue a walk.

The defense was phenomenal as they committed just 1 error. Second baseman Kyla Servick led the way by assisting on 3 ground ball outs. Third baseman Kali Barnett and pitcher Garroway each assisted on 2 ground ball outs. Shortstop Mollie Street, first baseman Grace Balin, and Nardone each assisted on 1 groundout. Pitcher Nardone made a tremendous diving catch on a pop up in front of home plate to end the third inning with a runner on third base.

The offense made efficient use of 4 hits, 4 walks, and 2 Red Hurricane errors. The Lady Wolverines got things started by plating two runs in the first inning. Servick and Garroway were on second and third by way of walks with two outs. They would score on a flyball by Balin that would get by the centerfielder. They would expand the lead to 3-0 in the second without a hit. Katelyn Wehman reached base on a one out walk and would advance to third on a terrific bunt by Jenna Vetica. Wehman would score on an errant pick off throw by the catcher. The Lady Wolverines made it 4-0 in the third inning by once again manufacturing a run. Barnett led off with a triple into the right field corner and would score on a sacrifice fly by Garroway. The fifth and final run would come across the plate in the 5th inning. Garroway doubled with two outs and would score on a single to right field by Nardone. Wehman also added a sacrifice bunt and Servick stole two bases. Street added a single to the cause as well.

The young ladies will look for win number 10 on Wednesday as they head to Ambridge Junior High School for a 4pm start.