A sixth straight loss was three outs away until pinch-hitter Drew Reckart walked leading off and Bauer followed with a 434-foot shot to left to beat Youngstown in a Tuesday marathon. Mark Znidar writes. (Photo Courtesy of OSU Sports)
A pair of crafty sophomore pitchers stood out on Monday, but in the end it was Wapakoneta's Taylor Echols (below) that won out, besting Minster to win in extra innings. Read about the game on Press Pros.
It's open to debate, of course, but the series finale of the OSU-Nebraska was an officials' fiasco exacerbated by not calling strikes...and calling pitchers in from the bullpen before the coach wanted them. So who, if anyone, is accountable for what transpired?
No luck for the Bucks...On a day that saw the Buckeyes and starter Nate Haberthier continue to struggle, the lone bright spot was centerfielder Kade Kern's continued ascendance at the plate. He went 2 for 4 in a 10-5 loss to Nebraska. Mark Znidar writes for Press Pros.
My dad grew up in the outdoors with a strong adult influence from his Uncle Mel. And he made sure that he shared that which he'd learned to love and appreciate with me and my brother. What he gave us still directs our steps. Guest writer Casey Cappell writes for Press Pros.
