While much of Northeast Ohio’s baseball schedule was washed away by heavy rain and unplayable fields, Gilmour Academy and Beachwood were among the few teams able to get a game completed Friday.
The Lancers made the most of the opportunity.
Sean Pitrone and Ryan Smithley each homered as Gilmour baseball pulled away late for an 8-2 victory over Beachwood baseball, improving to 9-6 on the season. The Bison dropped to 7-5.
After Beachwood cut the deficit to 2-1 in the third inning and 4-2 in the fifth, Gilmour responded with a four-run sixth inning to put the game away.
Pitrone finished 2-for-4 with two runs scored, two RBIs, and a home run, while Smithley added a solo homer and two RBIs. Tyler Pozsgai continued a strong day at the plate by going 3-for-4 with a run scored.
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Rex Waggle reached base three times, finishing 2-for-2 with a walk, an RBI, and a run scored. CJ Santagata and Jack Quinn each doubled for the Lancers.
On the mound, Christian Kerner earned the win after striking out six over five innings. He allowed six hits and two runs, only one earned. James Vecchio closed the door with two scoreless innings, striking out three and surrendering just one hit.
Beachwood was led offensively by Highley Devine, who went 3-for-4 with a run scored. Henry Strean drove in both Bison runs while going 2-for-3, and Nico Medina added a 2-for-2 performance with a double.
Top Players
- Sean Pitrone (Gilmour): 2-4, 2R, 2 RBI, HR
- Ryan Smithley (Gilmour): 1-4, 1R, 2 RBI, HR
- Tyler Pozsgai (Gilmour): 3-4, R
- Rex Waggle (Gilmour): 2-2, R, RBI, BB
- Christian Kerner (Gilmour): W, 5 IP, 6 K
- Highley Devine (Beachwood): 3-4, R
- Henry Strean (Beachwood): 2-3, 2 RBI
