{"id":16824,"date":"2024-05-29T08:34:12","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T12:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=16824"},"modified":"2024-05-29T08:34:14","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T12:34:14","slug":"schwartz-starfires-get-revenge-on-eastside-for-regional-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/29\/schwartz-starfires-get-revenge-on-eastside-for-regional-title\/","title":{"rendered":"Schwartz, Starfires get revenge on Eastside for regional title"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>DANE FUELLING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>WZBD.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BERNE &#8211; &#8220;Nobody was down, everybody was hype and that&#8217;s what really helped us win the game.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0177.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0177-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0177-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0177-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0177-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0177-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0177-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0177-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The casual observer might have figured Sofia Schwartz and the #4 South Adams Starfires would feel like underdogs against Eastside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/28maySofiaSchwartzInterview.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Sofia Schwartz talks to the Z Team after leading the South Adams Starfires to victory Tuesday. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, the #7 Blazers had eliminated them in each of the last two seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;I wasn&#8217;t nervous at all. I took a couple of deep breaths and trusted that everyone else was going to do their job.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0062.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0062-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0062-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0062-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0062-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0062-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0062-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0062-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Sofia Schwartz is introduced during the pre-game ceremonies Tuesday in front of the home crowd. (Photo by Dane Fuelling)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s exactly what South Adams did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/28maySA4Eastside3EdsWrap.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>WZBD&#8217;s Ed Thurman wraps up the broadcast after South Adams captured the regional trophy by beating Eastside 4-3. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Schwartz showed determination and hustle throughout the game Tuesday and collected three hits, knocking in three of the four Starfire runs to lead the team to their first regional title since Sofia was in the fifth grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0155.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0155-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0155-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0155-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0155-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0155-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0155-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0155-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Schwartz called an excellent game behind the plate, working with Addie Baker for the victory. (Photo by Dane Fuelling)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We knew it was going to be our last game playing on this field, so I&#8217;m glad we got a win out of it.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The contest was a chess match between SA&#8217;s Jessie O&#8217;Dell and Brennen Kitchen, who won a state title with the Blazers back in 2022. That state title started with a 14-2 victory over the Starfires in the very first game of the tournament. It stands as the only sectional loss for South Adams in the last nine years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At one point in the game, South Adams made all three outs on the basepaths, trying to force Eastside into a mistake. Instead, they turned a game-saving double play, tagging out Schwartz in a rundown, but not until after she had given the Stars the lead at 3-2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0106.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0106-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0106-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0106-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0106-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0106-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0106-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0106-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Head coach Jessie O&#8217;Dell shakes hands with Macy Pries after she reached third base in the third inning. (Photo by Dane Fuelling)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Somewhat fittingly, the first team to blink and make a true mistake was Eastside and it ended up costing them the winning run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0127.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16848\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0127-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0127-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0127-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0127-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0127-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0127-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0127-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The only extra-base hit allowed by Addie Baker was this RBI double by Elodie Bishop to right center, just out of reach of the diving Bekah Patterson. (Photo by Dane Fuelling)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/soldongreen.com\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"193\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Rob-Email-Signature-C21-GA-Graphics.jpg?resize=640%2C193&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Rob-Email-Signature-C21-GA-Graphics.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Rob-Email-Signature-C21-GA-Graphics.jpg?resize=300%2C91&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Rob-Email-Signature-C21-GA-Graphics.jpg?resize=768%2C232&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After the Blazers had tied the game at 3-3 with an Elodie Bishop double in the 4th inning, Addie Baker led off the bottom of the frame with a double to right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0136.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0136-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0136-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0136-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0136-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0136-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0136-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0136-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Addie Baker stands on second after a double in the fourth inning. (Photo by Dane Fuelling)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Reagan Bollenbacher <em>(pictured in gallery below)<\/em>, Baker&#8217;s courtesy runner, took third a few pitches later as Avery Brown showed bunt and the ball got past the Eastside catcher, Timmery Hunter. Running toward coach O&#8217;Dell, Bollenbacher stopped short of third and almost turned around, thinking Brown must have fouled the pitch off. 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(Photo by Dane Fuelling)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/28mayAddieBakerInterview.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Addie Baker discusses her game plan and what&#8217;s next for the Starfires with WZBD&#8217;s Ed Thurman. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With the lead in hand, Baker set down the next nine batters in a row, striking out five of them and allowing just a couple of easy pop ups to the infield. 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Senior Avery Brown made an outstanding, run-saving catch in the third inning. With two runners on and two outs, she put her body on the line on a ball in the gap and made a diving play (pictured below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/28may3greatCatchesInSameInning.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Highlights from WZBD&#8217;s broadcast, including the outstanding defensive play by Avery Brown in left. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:66.78820%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0073-1024x678.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 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src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/28mayAveryBrownInterview.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Avery Brown speaks with WZBD&#8217;s Ed Thurman after Tuesday&#8217;s regional victory. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Baker finished the contest with an outstanding line. 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The winning run was unearned due to the throwing error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"290\" height=\"174\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Berne-hi-way-hatchery.jpg?resize=290%2C174&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14376\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A proud sponsor of South Adams softball this season on WZBD.com!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Schwartz drove in the Stars&#8217; first run with a single over the infield, but Eastside did not throw home to catch the speedy Macy Pries, instead going to third to get Bekah Patterson out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:66.78820%\"><figure 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Template-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Template-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Template-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Template-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Template-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Template-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The most outrageous half-inning of the game came in the third. Samantha Weigel dropped a bunt down to lead off the inning <em>(shown in gallery above)<\/em> and reach ahead of Pries, who drew a walk. The Stars were ready to sacrifice Shea Alberson to set up Patterson and Schwartz for RBI opportunities, but Eastside positioned themselves perfectly, wheeling around to gun down Weigel advancing to third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0068.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0068-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0068-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0068-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0068-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0068-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0068-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0068-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Eastside pitcher Moyra McAtee struck out six and allowed three earned runs for the Blazers. (Photo by Dane Fuelling)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That left the moment up to Bekah Patterson and she began every pitch of her at-bat against McAtee by showing bunt. On the fifth pitch, she decided to slap and the two steps she gained before striking the ball to the third baseman were enough to get her safely to first ahead of the throw and load the bases for Schwartz. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100094000205783\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"76\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/RelaxRecoverphone.jpg?resize=640%2C76&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/RelaxRecoverphone-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C121&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/RelaxRecoverphone-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C35&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/RelaxRecoverphone-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C91&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/RelaxRecoverphone-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C182&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/RelaxRecoverphone-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C242&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/RelaxRecoverphone-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/RelaxRecoverphone-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0100.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0100-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0100-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0100-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0100-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0100-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0100-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/DSC_0100-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Macy Pries leads off from second base during the third inning of Tuesday&#8217;s regional championship game at South Adams. (Photo by Dane Fuelling)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/28mayMacyPriesInterview.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Z Team interviews Macy Pries after her final home appearance in a storied athletic career. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned earlier, Schwartz delivered what was ultimately the key hit of the game, scoring Pries and Alberson with a double off the base of the fence in left center. 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