ON AREA DIAMONDS \ Youth baseball



BABE RUTH (14-15s)
Wharmby Sports 8, Mahoning Valley Panthers 6 -- Michael Tomko pounded out two doubles to lead Wharmby. Jordan Wilds and Evan Anzio also added doubles for Wharmby's. Zach McGhee, Bill Yartz and Kevin Preece each had two hits for the Panthers.
Rondinelli 6, Salem AC 0 -- Bo Slemons, Jaymee Shephard and Kyle Vaclav combined to pitch a shutout. Anthony Franceschelli and Randy Risch each had three hits while Drew Fitzpatrick and A.J. Zorella added two apiece. Mick Manser and T.C. Dankovich had two hits apiece for Salem.
Rizer Group 9, Line Drive 4 -- Corey Coffey (2-0) pitched a complete game five-hitter. Coffey allowed one earned run while striking out four. Jake Thomas and Ryan Nisbett had two RBIs each for Rizer Group.
Astro Falcons 12, Rondinelli 8 -- Jarod Turocy pitched a complete game to lead Astro Falcons.
Rizer Group 10, Wharmby Sports 5 -- Travis Richey led off the game for Rizer with a double then scored when Ryan Nisbitt hit a two-run triple, also scoring Victor Cardarelli. Scott Hanick gave up three earned runs and Corey Coffee struck out four.
Joe Koch Realty 6, Salem 5 -- Jared Kirin's game-winning RBI and Corey Hill's pitching led Joe Koch Realty. Corey Hill tripled, while Jared Kirin, Brad Byers, and Mike Piesto each had two hits. Bob Howe had a double and two RBIs while Jay Plesea also doubled for Salem.
Sluggers 11 Line Drive 7
Joe Koch Realty 9, Wharmby Sports 4 -- Brad Byers and Jared Kirin combined on a four-hitter for Joe Koch Realty. Corey Hill and Brad Byers each had three hits, while Jared Kirin, Mike Piesto, Mark DelSignore, and Phil Lipari all added two. Wharmby's was paced by Jordan Wilds' RBI double.
Astro Falcons 12, Line Drive 4 -- Todd Kiddy pitched a complete game giving up only three hits and striking out 12. Jarod Turocy was 5-for-5, including a triple and a double, with six RBIs. Tom Jackson had two hits for Line Drive.
Rondinelli 6, Mahoning Valley Panthers 0 -- Anthony Franceschelli pitched a six-hit shutout for Rondinelli. Drew Fitzpatrick with three hits and A.J. Zorella had two for Rondinelli. Jeff Ashcroft had two hits for the Panthers.
Sluggers 11, Salem A.C. 2
Joe Koch Realty 12, Astro Falcons 5 -- Dan Eich scattered eight hits and pitched a complete game. Jared Kirin led Koch Realty with three hits including a two-run triple, while Corey Hill and Mike Piesto added two hits each. Tod Kibby paced Astro with two hits and Dante Lewis added a double.
BABE RUTH (13s)
Wharmby Sports 10, State Farm Insurance 2 -- James Coates and Tony Mehle combined for a two-hitter. Dan D'Andrea had three hits and Brendan Cox had two for Wharmbys.
Mahoning Valley Panthers 13, Rondinelli 6 -- Shane Brown pitched five innings, giving up one run with four strikeouts. Cameron Christoper and Nick Morton led the Panthers with two hits each. Kevin Boris had three hits for Rondinelli.