Big first inning powers front-running Mustangs to victory over Purple Eagles

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Medina’s Vinny Gray slides safely into home before Albion’s Nathan Gibson gets the ball during the Mustangs win over the host Purple Eagles this afternoon.

Erupting for 8 runs in the first inning, Medina went on to down host Albion 12-1 in a Niagara-Orleans League baseball game this afternoon.

Brandon Christiaansen and Julian Woodworth both banged out two-run singles and Aidan Papaj chipped in with both an RBI double and an RBI single in the decisive frame.

The Mustangs other 4 runs came in the fourth frame as Ryleigh Culver belted a three-run home run and Carter Woodworth had an RBI single.

Julian Woodworth finished with 3 hits and Papaj 2.

Brody Fry picked up the win on the mound scattering 5 hits and striking out 7 over the first four innings and Julian Woodworth gave up no hits and fanned 2 in the fifth inning.

Front-running Medina improves to 7-1 in N-O action and Albion slips to 2-6.

Roy-Hart 9, Newfane 0
Dawson Draper hurled a 2 hitter with 14 strikeouts for Roy-Hart in the 9-0 win over Newfane.

The Rams scored 5 runs in the second inning as Brayden Hy belted a three-run homer and Evan Poeller a two-run single.

Rem Albee had 3 hits on the day for the Rams as Poeller and Ethan Kuzma both had 2.

Roy-Hart improves to 5-3 in the league and Newfane slips to 6-4.

Wilson 9, Barker 0
Tyler Johnston pitched a no hitter with 17 strikeouts to lead Wilson past Barker.

Blake Simpson had 3 hits for the Lakemen as Johnston and Tyler Woolson both had 2.

Wilson is now 7-3 and Barker 0-8 in N-O action.

N-O Standings: Medina 7-1, Wilson 7-3, Roy-Hart 5-3, Newfane 6-4, Akron 3-5, Albion 2-6, Barker 0-8.

Northstar 3, Kendall 0

Northstar blanked Kendall 3-0 on a one hitter in a non league game.