Fast start powers Purple Eagles past Panthers
Photos by Cheryl Wertman – Albion’s Drew Pritchard gets the out at second base on Newfane’s Cameron Perry during the Purple Eagles home field win over the Panthers this afternoon.
Erupting for six quick runs in the first inning, Albion went on to defeat visiting Newfane 11-4 this afternoon as the Purple Eagles move back into a share of second place in the Niagara-Orleans League baseball standings.
Albion is now tied with Akron at 7-3 for the runner-up spot. Ironically the Purple Eagles and Tigers will now close out the N-O season with a home and homes series at Albion on Friday and at Akron on Monday, both at 4:45 p.m.
The Purple Eagles run production in the decisive first inning came on a double by Nate Gibson, singles by Elliott Trapiss, Mason Snook and winning pitcher Seth Krenning. a sacrifice fly by Kaiden Froman and an error. Andrew Boyce, and Gavin Boyce also both had hits in the big frame.
Albion tacked on two runs in the fifth on an error an a single by Andrew Boyce and three in the sixth on a two-run double by Josh Schoeberlein and an RBI single by Krenning.
Andrew Boyce, Gibson, Gavin Boyce, Snook and Krenning each finished with a pair of hits.
Cameron Perry and Parker Swoope both had 2 hits, Noah Orens had a two-run single and Blake Palumbo an RBI double for Newfane which finishes the N-O season at 2-10.
Albion right fielder Josh Schoeberlein gets set to make the catch as Andrew Boyce backs up the play.
