On Thursday, Beaver Local emerged victorious over East Palestine with an 11-1 win. Coach Mark Cashdollar emphasized the importance of hitting for his team’s success, as it played a crucial role in their performance. The Beavers improved to 4-8 after the victory, 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, giving the Beavers a significant lead. Morris, who had two hits, two runs scored, and three RBIs, spoke about the importance of clearing her mind to contribute to her team’s success.
Sydney Wilson-Plunkett also had a strong game, with two hits and three RBIs, including a single that helped give Beaver Local the lead. Other players like Addison Eells, Lora Reeder, and several others also contributed with hits, RBIs, and runs scored. Eells pitched a solid game, allowing no earned runs on one hit with five strikeouts.
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.
Beaver Local will face Madonna next, while East Palestine will play Lisbon. The final score of the game was EP: 1-0-0-0-0– 1- 1-3, BL: 0-6-0-2-3–11
