Unbeaten Mustangs roll past Panthers

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Aidan Papaj had a grand slam home run, a triple and single to help lead Medina past host Newfane this afternoon.

Scoring in every inning, front running Medina rolled to a 14-0 victory over host Newfane this afternoon as the Mustangs improve to 6-0 in Niagara-Orleans League baseball competition and 11-0 overall.

Aidan Papaj provided the strong firepower for the Medina attack as he belted a grand slam home run in the second inning, an RBI triple in the fourth frame and an RBI single in the fifth.

A walk, a single by Vinny Gray and a hit batter loaded the bases to set the stage for Papaj’s grand slam.

The Mustangs scored a total of four runs in the fifth frame as Brody Fry had an RBI double, Tyler Kroening an RBI single and Vinny Gray a run producing sacrifice fly.

Hadrian Batista had an RBI sacrifice fly in the third inning for the Mustangs which also picked up three quick runs in the first inning without the benefit of a hit.

Lukas Grimes and Fry shared the pitching during for Medina in the run rule five inning contest.

Grimes hurled the first three innings allowing 2 hits and striking out 5. Fry pitched the final two frames giving up no hits and fanning 5.

Medina will next face rival Albion in a key home-and-home series later this week.

Medina will visit Albion on Thursday. The Mustangs will then host the Purple Eagles on Friday with both games at 4:45 p.m.