ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Brooke and St. Clairsville waged a back-and-forth offensive battle through six innings Tuesday night at Memorial Park.

When the Bruins struck, the Red Devils would answer as the two teams traded narrow leads throughout the six-inning contest that was called because of darkness.

In the end, the Red Devils did just enough to remain unbeaten, improving to 8-0 with an 8-7 victory against Brooke (6-4).

St. C.’s offensive firepower through its first seven games had been consistent, with four of the team’s top hitters connecting at .500 or better.

The team banged out eight runs on 12 hits Tuesday as all parts of the lineup contributed.

Brooke led 7-5 entering the home half of the sixth as the umpires alerted both coaches that the current half inning of play would be the final one, regardless of the score.

The Devils had one final chance to preserve their perfect mark. Leave it to the bottom of the order to get things going.

No. 8 hitter Niko Jacob led off with a single to left, followed by Rowan Mellott lining a single into center. That set up leadoff hitter Braylen Blomquist with a perfect opportunity.

Blomquist dropped a perfect bunt down the left side, with his speed allowing the senior to beat the throw to first.

What could have been a sacrifice at minimum gave the hosts bases loaded with zero outs.

Marcus Bush, who finished with four RBI, then ripped a grounder up the middle that scored both Jacob and Mellott.

Hunter Hoffman next drove a fly ball to right that appeared to result in the winning run scored on a sacrifice fly. But Brooke’s coaching staff checked the call and it was determined that the go-ahead runner didn’t tag up before the catch.

Down to their final out, Brody Saunders singled home the winning run two batters later, sending the St. C. bench into a frenzy.

Jefferson County

Christian 7, Leetonia 3

LEETONIA, Ohio — Jefferson County cruised to a victory Tuesday night over the home standing Bears.

Wyatt Hervey picked up the win, giving up two runs, one earned. Ben Adams came in and secured the save.

Adams led the way with three hits including a double and two RBO. Lee Gump had two hits, a run and two stolen bases.

The Royals go to 4-3 while the Bears fall to 1-3.

Weir 11, Edison 0

RICHMOND — The Red Riders lit up the scoreboard on the road Tuesday over the Wildcats.

Weir scored six in the first inning to set the tone over the five-inning game. Teddy Glyptis drove in three runners on two singles, and stole a base. Damir Mowder also stole a base, and drove in two runs.

Cole Pittman ripped a double for Edison, but the Wildcats could only connect for five hits on the day, and committed six errors which amounted to six unearned runs.

Shadyside 13,

Frontier 0

MATAMORAS — The Tigers breezed to a victory Tuesday over the Cougars.

Shadyside racked up 16 hits while allowing just five baserunners.

Damian Russell smacked a double and drove in two runs for the Tigers, as did Anthony Forgacs. Ryan Collins had two RBI and three singles. Tyler Stottlemyer was yet another Tiger to finish with two RBI, collecting two hits.

Ben Wach and Cole Micker each stole two bases.

Luke Crozier struck out a dozen in a sparkling complete game win.

SOFTBALL

Toronto 11,

Bridgeport 1

BRIDGEPORT — The Red Knights topped the Bulldogs on the backs of lights-out performances at the plate.

Michelle Anderson finished a triple shy of the cycle for Toronto, with a single, double, and a solo home run in the seventh. LeighAnne Anderson went 5-5 with three singles and two doubles.

Hanna Brewer pitched the complete game for Bridgeport with seven strikeouts, and tallied a single and double at the plate.

Wheeling Central 3, Barnesville 0

WHEELING — It was a all-but perfect outing for Maroon Knights pitcher Josie Frizzel as the Maroon Knights defended their home field Tuesday against the Shamrocks.

Frizzel threw a no-hitter for Central while striking out 16.