Austintown-Fitch is still undefeated this season after their matchup against Howland on Monday, but Howland came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Falcons skirted past the Tigers 15-13. That's more bragging rights for the Falcons, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Abby Toth and Samantha Severn did most of the damage at the plate: Toth scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Severn scored three runs while going 3-for-3. That's the most runs Severn has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Seneca Coates, who scored a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Austintown-Fitch always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .561. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .561 or higher every time they've taken the field this season.

Falcons
03/31/25 vs Howland | 15-13 |
03/28/25 vs Lake | 17-4 |
03/25/25 vs Mentor | 11-1 |
03/24/25 vs Magnificat | 22-1 |
05/13/24 vs Green | 10-0 |
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Austintown-Fitch pushed their record up to 4-0 with the victory, which was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Howland, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Austintown-Fitch will face off against Ursuline at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Howland, they will welcome West Branch at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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