Beaver Local emerged victorious over East Palestine on Thursday with 11 hits leading to an 11-1 victory. The key to their success, according to Coach Mark Cashdollar, was hitting. He emphasized the significance of this skill in improving the team’s performance. With the win, Beaver Local moved to a record of 4-8, while East Palestine fell to 2-4.
The highlight of the game was a big second inning for Beaver Local, where they scored six runs. Morris had a crucial double that brought in two runs and helped establish the Beavers’ lead. Morris was one of several players who contributed to the team’s success, with two hits, two runs scored, and three RBIs under her belt. She spoke about the importance of clearing her mind and staying focused on contributing to the team’s goals.
Wilson-Plunkett also played a strong game for Beaver Local, with two hits and three RBIs, including a single that helped give them an advantage. Other players like Eells, Reeder, and several others also contributed with hits, RBIs, and runs scored. Eells pitched a solid game for Beaver Local as well, allowing no earned runs on just one hit while striking out five batters.
East Palestine started off strong but struggled to generate hits for the rest of the game. Coach Clarence Andre highlighted the tough competition presented by Beaver Local and emphasized the importance of making defensive plays for his team’s success. East Palestine will next face Lisbon while Beaver Local will take on Madonna in their next matchup. The final score of the game was EP: 1-0-0-0-0– 1- 1-3; BL: 0-6