On Thursday, Beaver Local dominated East Palestine in the baseball game with 11 hits leading to an 11-1 victory. Mark Cashdollar, the coach of Beaver Local, emphasized the importance of hitting for his team’s success, stating that it makes a significant difference in their performance. After the win, Beaver Local improved to 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. Delaney Morris had a crucial double that brought in two runs and gave Beaver Local a significant lead. Morris spoke about the importance of clearing her mind to contribute to her team’s success and had two hits and three RBIs during the match. Sydney Wilson-Plunkett also had a strong game, with two hits and three RBIs, including a single that helped give Beaver Local the lead.
Addison Eells pitched a solid game, allowing no earned runs on one hit with five strikeouts. Lora Reeder also contributed with hits and RBIs during the match. Other players like several others also contributed with hits and runs scored.
East Palestine initially took the lead in the first inning but struggled to generate hits for the rest of the game. Coach Clarence Andre acknowledged the tough competition Beaver Local presented and highlighted the importance of making defensive plays. The final score of the game was EP: 1-0-0-0-0– 1- 1-3, BL: 0-6-0-2-3–11-10-1.