​The Ice Haulers came into tonight’s game with 10 straight wins. After a win on the road against the Michigan Monarchs, the Haulers headed back to Sandusky to take on the Galion Graders. Andino Vecchiolla (Freshman, Seton Hill University) took the mound for Sandusky Bay.
 
After two shutout innings by both starting pitchers, the Ice Haulers struck first in the third inning. The designated hitter, Tucker McEnroe (Freshman, Texas A&M – Corpus Christi) had his first game coming off his injury. He led the bottom of the third with a double, setting up the first RBI with a 4-3 groundout, hit by the third baseman, Bryce Richey (Junior, Tiffin University).
 
In the bottom of the fourth, Nick Mueller (Freshman, Texas A&M – Corpus Christi) led off with a single. Scott Mackiewicz (Freshman, University of Toledo) would then walk after a full count at-bat. After a wild pitch by the Graders, Mueller and Mackiewicz would advance to second and third. The shortstop, Mark Connelly (Sophomore, Lansing Community College) would then groundout to second, driving in Mueller. This would make it a 2-0 lead for the Ice Haulers. However, an extra run would come off another wild pitch by the Graders, allowing Mackiewicz to score.
 
Andino Vecchiolla would go six innings, striking out nine batters, allowing just one earned run, with three hits. “I felt more comfortable compared to my last two starts. I did a lot more work during the week and found the comfort zone. Haulers are hot,” Vecchiolla said.
 
As the Graders trailed 3-1, they would gain an extra run in the seventh, making the defecate to just one run. However, the Ice Haulers gained two insurance runs in the seventh inning. Tucker McEnroe would have an RBI single, as well as Cambell Conard (Freshman, East Tennessee state University).
 
The Ice Haulers were victorious tonight against the Graders, with a score of 5-2. The Ice Haulers are now currently on an 11-game winning streak. The team has improved their record to 18-6. The Ice Haulers will begin their long road trip tomorrow, as they head to Lima to take on the Locos.

Gino Sabatine (Senior, Marietta College) took the mound for the Ice Haulers tonight, as they traveled to Adrian, Michigan. The Haulers took on the Monarchs, looking for their 10th straight win. The game was delayed for 54 minutes due to potential rain, with a high heating index temperature. The heat however did not stop the heat from the Ice Hauler bats. 

In the top of the first, the Ice Haulers would make a jump start against the Monarchs, scoring three runs. After a sacrifice fly hit by Mark Connelly (Sophomore, Lansing Community College), the designated hitter, Tyler Byrd (Freshman, Texas A&M - Corpus Christi) would drill the ball to deep left center field, for a 2-RBI double.  This would give the Ice Haulers a 3-0 lead, going into the bottom of the first.

The Monarchs would then score two unanswered runs off Sabatine, hoping to stay in the ballgame, as they trailed 3-2. However, the Ice Haulers continued seeing the ball well as the game went on. During the top of the second, the Haulers would load the bases for the dangerous, Scott Mackiewicz (Freshman, University of Toledo). Mackiewicz would hit a line drive single, scoring Zachary Campbell (Senior, Tiffin University) and Braden Durham (Sophomore, University of South Carolina – Upstate). This would give the Haulers a 5-2 lead. 

During the top of the third, the Ice Haulers would tally up five more runs. First, the Ice Haulers would gain an insurance run by a bases loaded walk. Then, the Tiffin Dragon, Zachary Campbell (Senior, Tiffin University) would hit a two-run single extending the Hauler lead, with a score of 8-2. Mackiewicz and Connelly would each follow up with RBI singles after Campbell’s hit. Campbell’s hit also increased his hitting streak to seven games. “It feels great to be seeing the ball well and continuing to improve as the season goes on. I am glad to be a part of this team’s success, and I am happy we keep winning games.” After the third inning, the Ice Haulers lead 10-2.

The Ice Haulers would continue to pour it on the Monarchs, scoring four more runs in the fifth inning. This gave the Ice Haulers a 14-3 lead at this point in the game. The shortstop, Jordan Andrade (Freshman, University of Nevada Las Vegas) would have the biggest hit in the inning, as he would obtain a two-run double. Andrade has now increased his hitting streak to six games, as he continues to stay clutch. “I honestly did not know I had a hitting streak going on for that long. My goal was to improve from how I was doing in the beginning of the season. Going hitless for four of the first five games, and comparing to my hits now, has been a big difference,” Andrade said. Scott Mackiewicz would also obtain another RBI in the inning. He would finish the night 4-4, with four RBIs. 

As the Ice Haulers would obtain another run in the sixth inning, they would run rule the Monarchs, with a score of 15-3.  Gino Sabatine would earn the winning decision, as Chase Norris (Freshman, West Virginia State University) would earn a save, since he pitched the last three innings. 

The Ice Haulers have now won 10 straight games and take a three-game lead over Jet Box in the North Division. The Ice Haulers will be back home tomorrow in Sandusky, to take on the Galion Graders. First pitch will be at 7:00pm.

Landon Smiddy (Sophomore, East Tennessee State University) took the mound tonight for the Ice Haulers. The Ice Haulers were looking to get their first victory over the Jet Box Baseball Club, after a tough loss during the last meeting. The Jet Box Baseball Club trailed the Ice Haulers by just one game in the North division, before this game.
 
The Ice Haulers drew first blood, after an RBI double by Scott Mackiewicz (Freshman, University of Toledo), in the bottom of the third inning. This would be Mackiewicz’s 30th RBI of the season.
 
Leading 1-0 in the bottom of the third, the short stop, Mark Connelly (Sophomore, Lansing Community College) would have an RBI double. The next batter, Three Hillier (Freshman, Liberty University) would follow with another double, driving in two more runs. With these big hits, the Ice Haulers would have a 4-0 lead over Jet Box, after four innings.
 
On the mound, Landon Smiddy would go six strong innings, striking out nine Jet Box batters. He would only allow one earned run, with just two hits.
 
The Ice Haulers would obtain their first win over Jet Box, with a score of 7-2. This win makes it nine straight wins for the team. Also with this win, the Ice Haulers now have a two-game lead over Jet Box in the standings.
 
The Ice Haulers will have a well-deserved day off tomorrow. They will be back on the road to take on the Michigan Monarchs, on Tuesday at 7:00pm.

The Ice Haulers came into the game tied with Jet Box in the league standings. They took on the Grand Lake Mariners, hoping for their eighth straight victory. On the mound tonight for the Ice Haulers, was Luke Lashutka (Freshman, St Bonaventure University).
 
This time, the Ice Haulers drew first blood. In the bottom of the third inning, the dangerous hitter, Scott Mackiewicz (Freshman, University of Toledo) hit a solo shot to left field. That home run puts Mackiewicz with five on the year. The big hit also put him at 29 total RBIs on the season.
 
The Ice Haulers would gain another run in the bottom of the fourth, with an RBI hit from the shortstop, Jordan Andrade (Freshman, University of Nevada Las Vegas). Andrade now has 13 RBIs this season.
 
Leading 2-0 in the bottom of the fifth, the Ice Haulers would gain another insurance run. The right fielder, Chris LoCurto (Freshman, Undecided College) hit his first home run of the season. His big hit put the Ice Haulers out in front 3-0.
 
Luke Lushutka would go six solid innings. He would allow just four hits, with no walks or runs. During his solid performance, he also had two strikeouts.
 
The Ice Haulers held the Mariners for a 4-2 win. The Haulers have now won 15 out of their last 16 games. Luskutka would obtain a well-deserved winning decision, as Gino Sabatine (Senior, Marietta College) would get the big save for the Ice Haulers.
 
With Jet Box losing 16-1 to the Muskegon Clippers tonight, the Ice Haulers are now first in the standings. Not only do the Haulers lead in the North division, but they lead the entire GLSCL after tonight's victory. The Ice Haulers will take on Jet Box tomorrow, at Sports Force Parks (Sandusky, Ohio). First Pitch will be at 7:05pm.

​The Ice Haulers came into tonight’s game, hoping to extend their win streak up to seven games. Trailing just a half game behind the Jet Box Baseball Club, the Ice Haulers would take on the Royal Oak Leprechauns. The Leprechauns had swept Jet Box in a double header the previous day. Jeremy Grayley (Junior, West Virginia State University) took the mound for the Ice Haulers.
 
Again, the Ice Haulers would trail first. The Leprechauns would draw first blood, knocking in four runs off Jeremy Grayley. However, the Ice Haulers have been in this situation many of times this season.
 
The Ice Haulers would get two runs back in the bottom of the first, after a couple of RBI hits by Drew Holderbach (Senior, Marietta College) and Mark Connelly (Sophomore, Lansing Community College). This would cut the Leprechaun lead in half, with a score of 4-2.
 
The Ice Haulers would then score two more runs in the second inning and three in the third. After five unanswered runs, the Ice Haulers then lead 10-4. Notable at bats during those two innings included an RBI single by Zachary Campbell (Senior, Tiffin University) and Scott Mackiewicz’s (Freshman, University of Toledo) two RBI single. Both big hits came in the third inning. However, Mackiewicz also had another RBI in the second inning, putting him at three RBIs total already in the ballgame.
 
After the Leprechauns scored two more runs in the top of the sixth inning, the Ice Haulers would get the two runs back in the bottom of the sixth and seventh inning. The big runs came from a Leprechaun wild pitch, allowing the left fielder, Dominic Magliocca (Freshman, Miami University) to score in the sixth. Then, in the seventh inning, Nolan O’ Connell (Sophomore, University of Findlay) came into pitch hit. He would have a big Sacrifice Fly RBI, allowing the Centerfielder, Nick Mueller (Freshman, Texas A&M Corpus Christi) to score. Mueller also had three hits (including two doubles), a walk, and an RBI.
 
The Leprechauns would score one run in the top of the eighth inning, and four in the ninth inning off Cal Johnston (Sophomore, Lansing Community College). After the Leprechauns started to rally, Coach Clay would bring out the closer, Grayson Thurman (Senior, Lynchburg College), to close the rest of the game. With only one out to obtain, Thurman would retire the last batter with just one pitch. The Haulers would win a close game, with a final score of 12-11.
 
The Ice Haulers have now won seven straight games. They now have also won 14 out of their last 15 games. This win puts the Ice Haulers tied with the Jet Box Baseball Club on top of the division.
The Ice Haulers will look to continue to stay hot tomorrow. As they take on the Grand Lake Mariners at 7:00pm in Sandusky, Ohio. 

​The Ice Haulers were looking to continue to be a dangerous team tonight in the North Division, as they took on the Lima Locos. This would be their fourth meeting of the season, as the Ice Haulers lead the series 2-1. On the mound for the Ice Haulers tonight, was Brandon Bergert (Sophomore, Seton Hill).
 
Like past game, the Ice Haulers would be the first ones to trail in the ballgame. In the top of the second inning, Brandon Bergert gave up two unearned runs for the Lima Locos, after a groundball error by the Hauler third-baseman, Mark Connelly (Sophomore, Lansing Community College).
 
Trailing 2-0 in the bottom of the second, the Ice Haulers answered right back, scoring three runs. After hitting into a double play, the next three batters for the Ice Haulers would reach on base with a walk. The clutch hitting short-stop, Jordan Andrade (University of Nevada Las Vegas) would then hit a two RBI single to tie the game. Then the Tiffin Dragon, Zach Campbell (Senior, Tiffin University) would drive in the third run for the Ice Haulers, giving them a 3-2 lead.
 
After a shutout inning for Bergert in the third inning, the Ice Haulers would gain an insurance run. Scott Mackiewicz (Freshman, University of Toledo) would hit a solo shot to right field, giving the Ice Haulers a 4-2 lead. “It’s always nice to get a barrel on one. Soon as I watched it fly, I knew it was gone. I am happy that we all are seeing the ball well,” Mackiewicz said. Mackiewicz now has four home runs of the season.
 
After the Ice Haulers lead 4-2, the Locos would answer back scoring five unanswered runs. This gave the Locos a 7-4 lead. However, with the Ice Haulers being in this situation many times throughout the season, they were not done yet.
 
In the bottom of the sixth inning, the Ice Haulers would rally in seven runs. After the Ice Haulers scored three unanswered runs in the inning, four more of the team’s runs came off a big swing. The big hitter, Drew Holderbach (Senior, Marietta College) came up with the first grand slam hit at Sports Force Parks, which would give the Ice Haulers an 11-7 lead. “Getting player of the week, and now the first grand slam at Field 3 is an honor. This has been a fun Summer, and I am proud of our team,” Holderbach said. Drew Holderbach also now has four home runs of the season.
 
The Ice Haulers would hold down the Locos to a close 11-10 victory. The Ice Haulers now lead the series, 3-1. Owen Kovacs would obtain his first win of the season. Grayson Thurman would achieve his fifth save.
 
The Ice Haulers have now won 13 out of their last 14 games. The Ice Haulers now trail just one game back in the North, after the Jet Box Baseball Club would be swept by the Royal Oak Leprechauns in a double-header. The Ice Haulers will face the well-contested Leprechauns tomorrow night, at 7:00pm in Sandusky, Ohio. 

The Ice Haulers came into tonight’s game looking for their fifth straight win.  Andino Vecchiolla (Freshman, Seton Hill University) took the mound for the Haulers, hoping to lead the team to their third straight victory over the Graders.
 
The Graders jumped out in front first, as their designated hitter, Nick Christopher would hit an RBI ground-out, driving in their lead-off hitter, Kaito Hara. Vecchiolla would struggle to find the strike zone for the Ice Haulers, as he would walk the centerfielder, Jay Luikart with the bases loaded. This walk would lead to a 2-0 lead, in favor of the Graders.
 
In the bottom of the fourth inning, the Ice Haulers would rally in six runs.  Trailing 3-1, the second baseman, Drew Holderbach (Senior, Marietta College) would lead off with a walk. Then the shortstop, Mark Connelly (Sophomore, Lynchburg College) would follow up with a single. Following the single, the Hauler left fielder, Jackson Green (Freshman, East Tennessee State University) would reach on base with a walk, loading the bases.
 
With the bases loaded, the designated hitter, Bryce Richey (Junior, Tiffin University) would come up big. After a few days off action, he would hit an RBI single, driving in Holderbach. Then the catcher, Cambell Conard (Freshman, East Tennessee State University) would drive in two big runs, with another RBI single for the Ice Haulers. “It felt good to have a good line drive today. After being in a little slump, I was due for one. It was a lot of fun out there tonight, Conard said.  The third baseman, Jordan Andrade (Freshman, University of Nevada Las Vegas) would then hit a ground-rule double to left field, driving in two more runs. The last run of the inning came off an RBI single, by Nick Mueller (Freshman, Texas A&M - Corpus Christi). The Ice Haulers now lead, 6-3.
 
The rest of the game would turn into an offensive batting duel between the two teams, as there were 23 hits combined. Notable Ice Hauler batters throughout the rest of the game were Zach Campbell (Senior, Tiffin University), and Scott Mackiewicz (Freshman, University of Toledo). Campbell went 3-4, with two doubles, an RBI, and a run. Mackiewicz would end his cold streak, going 2-4, with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
 
After a highly offensive contest, the Haulers came out with a 12-7 victory.  The Haulers have now improved to 12-6, staying in second place behind the Jet Box Baseball club in the North Division. “Needless to say, we are on a roll,” Coach Clay said, after obtaining their fifth straight win. Mitchell Spencer (Sophomore, University of South Carolina Upstate) would receive the winning decision for the Ice Haulers.
 
The Ice Haulers will return to Sports Force Parks tomorrow, to take on the Lima Locos at 7:00pm

Game 1 Recap:
After a well-deserved two days of rest, the Ice Haulers would take on the Michigan Monarchs in a double-header. Landon Smiddy (Sophomore, East Tennessee State University) took the mound for game one.
 
The Ice Haulers drew first-blood early in the bottom of the second inning. The third baseman, Mark Connelly (Sophomore, East Tennessee State University) would reach to second from a fly ball error to right field. Afterwards, the Ice Hauler shortstop, Jordan Andrade (Freshman, University of Nevada Las Vegas) would drive in Connelly with an RBI single.
 
Leading 1-0 going into the bottom of fifth inning, the Ice Haulers would obtain five insurance runs. The catcher, Braden Durham (Sophomore, University of South Carolina Upstate) would drive in a big run, hitting a shallow ball to right field. Then the big hitter, Drew Holderbach (Senior, Marietta College) came to the plate. Holderbach came into the game receiving last week’s Player of the Week award. Holderbach stayed hot at the plate, hitting a double to right center, driving in two runs. “The Player of the Week Award is definitely an honor. I am having a lot of fun with this team. I hope to stay hot at the plate, and we keep on winning,” said Holderbach. With two other runs coming from Monarch errors, the Ice Haulers would lead 6-0 after the end of the fifth inning.
 
Landon Smiddy would pitch a complete game, which was the first in Ice Hauler history. He would strike out four monarchs. He would also only allow four hits, two walks, and no earned runs. The Ice Haulers would take the first game with a final score of 6-0.  “It felt great to win the dual against Cook. The Monarchs are a great team, so it was great to go the entire game. I cannot forget about the impressive offense I had behind my back. They definitely played a great game,” Smiddy said. Landon Smiddy has now obtained his second winning decision of the season.
 
Game 2 recap:
After a big game one win over the Monarchs, the Ice Haulers were looking to complete the double-header sweep. On the mound for the second game, was Gino Sabatine (Senior, Marietta College).
 
The Monarchs would strike first this time, after an RBI double hit by their right fielder, Luke Tanner. Then, the Monarchs would find Gino’s number, after obtaining three more runs in the fourth inning.
 
During the top of the fourth inning, the Monarchs led with a single. Then, Sabatine would strike out the designated hitter, Briggs Rutter. Then, the Monarchs would hit into a fielder’s choice. However, with two outs in the inning, the Monarchs would rally. The big hit came from Nelson Padilla, hitting a two-RBI single, which would give the Monarchs a 4-0 lead. However, the Ice Haulers would not back down.
 
In the bottom of the fourth inning, the Ice Haulers would strike back with five runs. Drew Holderbach (Senior, Marietta College) would lead off the inning with a walk, followed by a single by Mark Connelly (Sophomore, Lansing Community College). Then the left fielder, Jackson Green (Freshman, East Tennessee State University) would hit a five-hole error in between the Monarch first baseman’s legs, to drive in Holderbach. This would make it a 4-1 game, in favor of the Monarchs. Then, the Ice Haulers would get the second run off a wild pitch, cutting the lead in half. Afterwards, the right fielder, Chris LoCurto (Freshman, East Tennessee State University) would reach on base with a walk. Then, the catcher, Three Hillier (Freshman, Liberty University) came to the plate, hitting a fielder’s choice. The Monarchs would throw out Connally at home with the force out, avoiding any crucial runs. Then, Jordan Andrade (Freshman, University of Nevada Las Vegas) would have an RBI fielder’s choice, which would bring the deficit down to just one run. Finally, after Zach Campbell would reach on base with a single, Nick Mueller (Freshman, University of Nevada Las Vegas) would have a big two-out double, driving in Campbell and Andrade. He would give the Ice Haulers a 5-4 lead after his big hit.
 
The Ice Haulers would obtain two more insurance with solo shots hit by the left fielder, Jackson Green, and the catcher, Three Hillier.
 
“It felt good getting out of that slump. I have not been seeing the ball well. So, it was good to finally get a good barrel out of one,” Green said.
 
“We just got to keep doing what we are doing. The home run was big, but more importantly we keep on winning. We got to get on another big win streak,” said Hillier.
 
In the bottom of the ninth inning, the closer Grayson Thurman (Senior, Lynchburg College) would come on to the mound, after a strong eighth inning performance by the set-up man, Cal Johnston (Sophomore, Lansing Community College).
 
With a 7-4 lead for the Ice Haulers, The Monarchs would fight to get two runs from Grayson Thurman. Thurman would allow five big walks for the Monarchs. After all the walks given up, Thurman would finally strike the last batter out, as the Ice haulers would win 7-6 to complete the sweep. Gino Sabatine would get his third win of the season. Thurman would obtain his second save.
 
The Ice Haulers will be back in action to take on the Galion Graders at 7:00pm, at Sports Force Parks (Sandusky, Ohio). 

The Ice Haulers came into tonight’s game, winning eight out of the last ten games they have played. Jason Young (Sophomore, University of Toledo) took the mound tonight against the Grand Lake Mariners, hoping to obtain his first win of the season.
 
The Ice Haulers drew first blood, as the third baseman, Mark Connelly (Sophomore, Lansing Community College) hit a two-run blast to right field, in the bottom of the second inning.
 
As the Ice Haulers lead 2-0 in the bottom of the fifth inning, the Ice Hauler centerfielder, Nick Mueller (Freshman, Texas A&M - Corpus Christi) also hit a homer to right field. This extended the lead to 3-0 for the Ice Haulers.
 
After five innings of work, Jason Young would end his solid performance. He allowed just one hit, with no runs allowed, striking out eight Grand Lake Mariner batters.
 
During the bottom of the sixth, the Ice haulers would have a rally. First, the Ice Haulers would gain a couple of insurance runs, from a Mariner wild-pitch and a bases loaded walk. This would allow the Ice Haulers to extend their lead up to 5-0. Then, the short-stop, Jordan Andrade (Freshman, University of Nevada Las Vegas) hit a two RBI single, which gave the Ice haulers a 7-0 lead. “It felt great getting a big hit on my birthday. It opened the game up, and it always helps getting the team some insurance runs,” Andrade said.
 
Going into the ninth inning, the Mariners would not go down without a fight. The Mariners would score their first four runs off Nick Saranczak (Senior, West Virginia State University), as he would not be able to close the game. This would allow the Ice Hauler closer, Grayson Thurman (Sophomore, University of South Carolina Upstate) to come out for his first save opportunity. With only one out for Thurman to obtain, he would strike out the last batter. Thurman’s save would be the first for the Ice Haulers this season, and in history for the organization. “It felt good to be a part of history, and it is a huge milestone for me. It will definitely be a moment to remember,” Thurman said.
 
As the Mariners would rally in the ninth inning, their rally came up short. The Ice Haulers would hold on to win 7-4. The Ice Haulers have now won nine out of their last ten games. Jason Young would get the winning decision, making it his first win of the season. “It was nice to get that first win. Feels good to be a big part of this victory tonight. More importantly, I cannot thank the batters enough, helping me get the decision. I am glad we are continuing to stay hot,” Young said.
 
The Ice Haulers will get a well-deserved rest, as they will be back in action on Tuesday. The team will be back to take on the Michigan Monarchs for a double-header. Game time will be at 3:00pm at Sports Force Parks, located in Sandusky, Ohio. 

​The Ice Haulers were looking to bounce back after a tough loss to the Jet Box Baseball Club. They would take on the Lima Locos for the third time this season. Brandon Bergert (Sophomore, Seton Hill University) took the mound tonight, hoping to get his first win decision of the season.
 
The Ice Haulers struck first blood, as the first baseman, Tyler Byrd (Freshman, Texas A U Corpus Christi) hit a sacrifice fly in the second inning, leading the left fielder, Drew Holderbach (Senior, Marietta College) to score. This would make it a 1-0 game in the Ice Haulers favor.
 
Holderbach continued to stay hot at the plate this week, as he would add on to the lead in the bottom of the third inning. He would tally up two RBIs with a single, leading the designated hitter, Three Hillier (Freshman, Liberty University) and Scott Mackiewicz (Freshman, University of Toledo) to score. This would make it a 3-0 game, in favor of the Ice Haulers. Hillier and Mackiewicz would run a double steal, before Holderbach’s RBI hit.
 
Looking back to the pitcher, Brandon Bergert would go through four solid innings on the mound tonight. Bergert only allowed three hits with no runs. He would also strike out four Locos, allowing just two walks.
 
After Bergert’s solid start to the game, Luke Lashutka (Freshman, St. Bonaventure University) would continue the pitching success tonight for the Ice Haulers. Lushutka would go through three innings, allowing just two hits, and a walk.
 
During Lashutka’s successful relief pitching performance, the Ice Haulers struck again in the bottom of the seventh. The big hitter, Scott Mackiewicz would add two more insurance runs with an RBI single. This gave the right fielder, Chris LoCurto (Freshamn, East Tennessee State University) a run, as well as the third baseman, Tucker McEnroe (Freshman, Texas A U Corpus Christi). The Ice Haulers would then lead 5-0.
 
In the end, the Ice Haulers responded well after a tough loss, as they would get the win. The final score tonight in Sandusky ended 7-2. This would be the Ice Haulers second win of the season against the Lima Locos. Brandon Bergert would obtain the winning decision. “There is a difference between losing a game and going on a losing streak. Tonight, we had a great comeback win after a tough loss,” General Manager Ray Neil said.
 
The Ice Haulers will be back at Sports Force Parks tomorrow, as they hope to get their second win against the Grand Lake Mariners.