The bottom of Coldwater's lineup came up clutch in the Cavaliers' final at-bat, scoring two runs in the bottom of the seventh to claim their first MAC title since 2008. Coldwater's win denied Minster a fourth straight MAC title.
Senior Eli Rindler proved that lack of velocity is a powerful weapon against a good baseball team. Minster hands Coldwater its first league loss behind Rindler's complete game five-hitter.
Response to the latest Reader Speaks column (April 25th) would appear to prove that if adjusting the season for baseball and softball isn't finding a willing ear in Columbus...it's the only part of Ohio where it's being ignored.
Sophomore left-hander Isaiah Coupet was one out from getting out of the inning, but a walk loaded the bases and reliever Jake Johnson gave up a shot to center by Ryan Lasko. Greg Beals (below) signals to the bullpent for the next pitcher in line. Read more in Sunday's Press Pros.
Frustration for the Buckeyes was senior shortstop Zach Dezenzo flying out to the warning track in center field three times in five at bats. The team stranded 10 baserunners.
