Siple powers FCVA to title game
By T.J. Turrisi
Hawley was the top offensive performer for Cochranton with a 2-for-4, one-RBI showing.
In the third, Katy Dunn walked, stole second, moved to third on a sacrifice and scored when Ariel Smith hit into an error for their final tally.
Siple allowed two hits in the top of the sixth but kept her composure in earning the win.
She struck out Alexis O’Donnell to start. Kassidy Dickson hit a single but was thrown out at second by Tomiczek on a steal attempt.
And after another base hit by Hawley, Clulow was fanned for the final out.
“All I could concentrate on was Jessica’s glove and getting strikes and being very confident,” Siple said of the final side.
Despite taking the loss, Jackson also threw an outstanding game for Cochranton. She allowed three earned runs on six hits with just two walks and 11 Ks.
“Both teams played well,” Cochranton coach Scott Wyant said. “We just didn’t hit when we needed to, and they did.
“Their pitcher threw really well. We battled back, but we just couldn’t get any more runs.”
Cochranton faces Mid-East at home in the loser’s bracket final today at 6 p.m. for another shot at FCVA.
“Now we’ve got to play another game,” Wyant added. “We want to come back and see these guys again.”
T.J. Turrisi can be reached at 724-6370, ext. 276 or by e-mail at tjturrisi@meadvilletribune.com.