Beals said Pfennig, a freshman right-hander, could get the call. Canzone extended his team record streak of reaching base to 53 games with a walk in the first inning. He has walked six times in two games and needs two more to tie the tournament record of eight set by Swisher in 2001.
Buckeyes lean on their closer in advancing to Big Ten semifinals. Buckeyes pitcher Garrett Burhenn gave the go-ahead point the morning after a suspended weather delay to Andrew Magno “You’ve Got This Mag” before Magno’s first pitch of the five-outs needed for the save of the second game the morning after – in the bottom of the eighth.
Play to resume at 11 a.m. today with Buckeyes leading 3-2 in bottom of 8th. Big advantage lies with the Buckeyes because they have the lead and need five outs to get the victory. Read about the final 5 outs (Friday) in Press Pros Feature story written by Mark Znidar.
Newton was forced to fight some ‘small ball’ and a couple of game-changing decisions by the umpires. But in fact, the Indians had to fight a Russia team that’s finding itself at just the right time. Greg Billing writes the story for today’s Press Pros.
Pfennig and Magno have learned from growing pains early in season. Mark Znidar writes the story for Press Pros.
Buckeyes parlay a gutty start from Seth Lonsway, clean bullpen work from Will Pfennig and Andrew Magno, and a game winning single by Dillon Dignler to take Big Ten tournament opener over Michigan. Mark Znidar writes the story for Press Pros.
Marion Local’s Nick Tangeman and St. Henry’s Carleigh Deitsch garner honors as this year’s Press Pros Scholar Athletes of The Year. Read more in this Press Pros exclusive feature.
Buckeyes took 2 of 3 games from Wolverines in Columbus in April. The rivalry continues Wednesday in the Big Ten Tournament. Mark Znidar writes the story for today’s Press Pros inside feature.
If you believe in the adage of good things that come from small packages, they don’t any better than Professional bowler Norm Duke, who took the time last week to talk with Press Pros about his sport now, and about its future. A unique opportunity with one of the best in history…in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
Tourney Tidbits…Scramble for championship, and the immense TD Ameritrade Park changes everything as top eight teams vie for an NCAA bid. Mark Znidar previews the Big Ten baseball tourney from Omaha, Nebraska in today’s Press Pros.
Russia’s Jenna Cordonnier and Anna’s Griffin Doseck grab honors as this year’s Press Pros Scholar-Athletes of The Year in the Shelby County League. Click to read more about this year’s honorees in today’s SCAL feature.
Missed him by that much…Newton’s Patrick Hughes leans to avoid the tag attempt of Franklin Monroe catcher Gabe Sargent in the sixth inning of Monday’s 6-0 Indians win. Read more in the latest tournament update from Press Pros.
Three-run homer in 4th by Todys gets team on way to 2nd win in series. Seth Lonsway flies through the air with the greatest of ease in getting an out on a ground ball. Mark Znidar writes the story for today’s Press Pros inside feature.
Troy High School senior Luke Severt is the Press Pros 2019 Hal McCoy Scholarship winner for continued studies in journalism, and his story, and dream, is a near-parallel to that of the Hal McCoy’s own. Read more in today’s Press Pros.
What a shock, eh! Thursday’s shutout over Purdue again contained another sizeable dose of unsung contribution from a couple of guys no one saw coming back in March.
A strong effort from Cole Brogan, Weston Smith scored early (below), and a few timely hits sent Troy past Wayne in their sectional opener Thursday at Market Street Field. Greg Billing writes the story in today’s Press Pros inside feature.
Observations from new names reading Press Pros for the first time (and some old faithful)…over fairness in paying taxes…”hired to be fired”…and media expertise in talent evaluation. Enjoy a good read from some of the loyalists.
Covington’s Gavin McReynolds slides across with one of Covington’s three runs in the fifth inning Tuesday – and an 8-0 win over Middletown Christian for the Buccaneers’ first tournament win in three years. Read more about the game, and their story, in today’s Press Pros feature.
It’s a concern for every amateur baseball coach you ask. Why aren’t more kids playing summer baseball, and why are the opportunities diminishing? Or are they? Some thoughts, and a couple of comments on the topic in today’s Press Pros inside feature. (Hint: No one mentioned the crummy spring weather.)
Not to be patronizing for the sake of one particular day, but like most of us must admit…I wouldn’t be who I am without my ‘Mom’. A tribute mine, and yours, on Mother’s Day.