Canfield had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They walked away with a 6-1 victory over the Washington Tigers on Saturday.
Anthony Groner was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed six innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Groner was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Zain Jadallah and Tanner Stricko did most of the damage at the plate: Jadallah scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while Stricko scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. What's more, Jadallah posted two doubles, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Dylan Mancini, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Washington is on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, Canfield will challenge Louisville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Washington, they will square off against Boardman at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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