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CANTON — The Canton Warriors stole the lead late in the game in an 11-10 victory over Troy on Monday, April 25. The game was tied at ten with Canton batting in the top of the seventh when pinch-hitter Michael Beers doubled on a 1-2 count, scoring the go-ahead RBI.

The Warriors collected eight hits and Troy had nine in the high-scoring affair.

“The kids battled, they stuck with the game plan, they came through with some big hits and big plays when we had to have them,” said Canton Coach Bob Rockwell.

Troy opened up an early lead in the first inning when an error scored one run for Troy.

Cooper Kitchen pitched six innings for the Warriors, allowing six runs on seven hits and striking out three. Holden Ward threw two-thirds of an inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Camden Allen took the loss for Troy. Allen allowed four hits and eight runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out one.

Kory Schucker started the game for Troy. The bulldog went four and a third innings, allowing three runs on four hits and striking out five.

Hayden Ward started the game for the Warriors going one-third of an inning, allowing four runs on two hits, striking out one and walking zero
Weston Bellows led the Warriors with two hits in three at bats. The Warriors stole eight bases during the game as two players stole more than one. Ward led the way with two.

Troy totaled nine hits. Lincoln Chimics, Schucker , and Danny Hoppaugh each managed multiple hits for Troy.

The win moves the Warriors to 6-6 on the season while the Trojans fall to 4-3.