​YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) — Canfield shut out Howland 8-0 to claim a decisive victory in the 12U State Baseball Tournament at Fields of Dreams in Youngstown on Tuesday. The win secures Canfield’s place in the 12U championship game, where they will face Boardman in what Sports Team 27 is presenting as the Game of the Week.
The tournament schedule confirms Canfield will take on Poland at 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, following Poland’s 9U championship tilt against Canfield at 6 p.m. All tournament games are broadcast live on MyYTV and are streamed for free via the WKBN mobile app and WKBN+. WKBN+ is a free television app available for download on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and Samsung TV.
The broadcast team for the Game of the Week will feature Chad Krispinsky and Matt Campbell, who will bring you the live play-by-play and expert analysis. For viewers watching digitally, the Game of the Week is also accessible over the air on digital subchannel 33.2, while cable and satellite options include Armstrong Cable Channel 13 and 108, Comcast Cable Channel 3, DirecTV Channel 15, and MyYTV on Spectrum Channel 997 or 1008.
The 8-0 win by Canfield over Howland marks a pivotal moment in the 12U division of the tournament, illustrating Canfield’s strong pitching, solid defense, and timely hitting that propelled them into the championship game. The team’s performance through the earlier rounds demonstrated depth across the roster, with contributions from both the pitching staff and the batting lineup helping to assemble an offense that consistently put runs on the scoreboard while maintaining a shutout on the mound.
Looking ahead, Canfield’s Thursday matchup against Poland promises to deliver more high-stakes action for fans who have followed the team’s journey through the state tournament. The dual-sport scheduling and scheduling clarity ensure that viewers can set their watches for a night of competitive youth baseball, as the Canfield squad aims to close out the state title with another strong performance.
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