Mustangs top Panthers again to increase N-O diamond lead; Rams and Eagles win

By Mike Wertman, Sports Writer Posted 1 May 2024 at 7:17 pm

Photos by Cheryl Wertman -Medina’s Aidan Papaj bangs out a two-run single during the Mustangs win over Newfane at Vets Park this afternoon.

Completing a key home-and-home series sweep, Medina downed Newfane 10-1 at Vets Park this afternoon as the Mustangs grabbed a one game lead in the Niagara-Orleans League baseball title chase.

The Mustangs, which also posted a narrow 8-7 win at Newfane on Monday, improve to 5-1 as the Panthers slip into third place at 5-3.

Roy-Hart, which bested Akron 5-2 this afternoon, takes over second place at 4-2.

In today’s other N-O contest, Wilson defeated Albion 7-2 to move into a tie for third place with Newfane at 5-3.

Julian Woodworth set the tone for Medina as he led off the bottom of the first inning with a home run. Winning pitcher Brody Fry then helped his own cause by banging out an RBI single.

The Mustangs upped the lead to 4-0 by scoring once in the second on an error and once in the third on a single by Preston Woodworth.

Medina third baseman Carter Woodworth makes a throw to first.

Medina then broke the game open by tallying four times in the fourth inning on an error, a two-run single by Aidan Papaj and a double steal. The big frame was ignited by a walk and a single by Vinny Gray and aided by a double by Julian Woodworth.

Julian Woodworth, Fry and Gray each finished with a pair of hits.

Fry pitched the first five innings allowing 2 hits and striking out 6. Lukas Grimes hurled the final two frames giving up 2 hits and fanning 3.

Roy-Hart 5, Akron 2
Roy-Hart scored three quick runs in the first inning highlighted by a two-run single by Gavin Heideman. Singles by Brayden Hy and Jake Gould set up the threat.

The Rams other two runs came in the second inning on a single by Gould and a double steal.

Dawson Draper earned the win on the mound scattering 4 hits and striking out 9 over the first six and one-third innings.

Wilson 7, Albion 2
Conner Ernest pitched a two hitter with 14 strikeouts to lead Wilson past Albion.

A double by Tyler Durow highlighted a big five run third inning for the Lakemen.

Kaiden Froman had both of Albion’s hits.

Kendall 12, Alexander 0
Kendall improved to 6-2 in the Genesee Region League and 10-3 overall with a 12-0 five inning run rule win over Alexander.

Nic Cole picked up the win on the mound for the Eagles allowing just 1 hit with 12 strikeouts.

Jimmie Swift banged out 3 hits to lead Kendall at the plate.

Swift had a two-run double in the first inning and an RBI single during a four-run second frame.

The Eagles then erupted for 6 runs in the third inning as Louis Conte had a two-run single and Jonny Conte and Colby Hughes RBI singles.

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