Baseball games on the fourth of July used to be a matter of routine and tradition.  Now, they're something to be taken more seriously...with colleges, scholarships, and futures on the line.  You never know who's watching, and they may be watching you! Read why so many kids are playing this weekend in today's Press Pros.

Baseball players from around the state aren't shy about expressing an opinion on lost time due to Covid.  Some are frustrated, while others (Dublin's Patrick Joyce, below) are already considering their options.  In the meantime...they play as much as they can, while they can.

It was wide open for five innings, and then Elder made it interesting.  But New Albany coach Dave Starling had it pegged about right.  His starter delivered, his offense produced, and his bullpen finally nailed down the 2021 Division I title in a wild finish.

After a nervous start...great pitching, great defense, and timely hitting powered New Albany to reliever Brady Conley (below, middle) and past favored Walsh Jesuit to play in Sunday's Division I final. Read about the game on Press Pros.