TIFFIN — Cole Eichorn would have pitched for as long as it took if it meant playing with his classmates a little longer. Lexington’s senior right-hander delivered a heroic effort in Thursday’s Division III district final at Tiffin University’s Heminger Field. But it wasn’t enough in a 5-4 nine-inning loss to Sylvania Southview. The Ohio […]
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Rubber Match: Shelby to host Colts in tourney opener after regular-season split
SHELBY — The Whippets and Colts will settle things in the postseason. Shelby earned the No. 3 seed in Sunday’s Division IV baseball tournament draw and will host No. 5 Clear Fork in a sectional final at 5 p.m. May 20. The Whippets (10-9) and Colts (8-15) split the regular season series in Mid-Ohio Athletic […]
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What it takes to win: Madison grad’s Kline on shooting for 8th straight league title
EDITOR’S NOTE: This interview with Highland baseball head coach Donnie Kline was conducted at the Hoof Hearted Brewery in Marengo. Outside on the back patio, which was up against a pond, woods and loud frogs, it was trivia night, and we sat in an open-air A-frame to chat. This is a deep dive into a […]
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Galion stops Shelby in MOAC opener
GALION — Emory Main had three hits and Kurt Hay drove in two runs as Galion knocked off Shelby 6-5 in Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference action Monday at Heise Park. The Tigers (2-0, 1-0) scored a pair of runs in the bottom of the fifth to take the lead for good. Landyn Prosser singled and knocked […]
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Column: Ohio baseball somehow will be played in October
CLEVELAND — I witnessed the most “Cleveland” way to make Major League Baseball history over the weekend, and it was a roller coaster of emotions to say the least. A walk-off hit-by-pitch from a pinch hitter was not on my bingo card, but it definitely should have been. If you haven’t seen the moment yet […]
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‘The House That Ray Built:’ Liberty Park baseball field dedicated in Peterson’s honor
MANSFIELD — Jack Soliday learned his lesson the hard way. Never challenge Ray Peterson. It was the summer of 1970 and Soliday was making his semi-pro debut against Farmer’s Bank at Liberty Park. The hard-throwing 19-year-old retired the first two batters he faced when Peterson strode to the plate. “They told me you can’t get […]
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Greenwich S. Cent. bests Ashland Mapleton
Greenwich S. Cent. bests Ashland Mapleton
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Cardington-Lincoln collects victory over Galion Northmor
Cardington-Lincoln collects victory over Galion Northmor
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Play Ball! Historic Liberty Park field home to Madison middle school program
MANSFIELD — An important piece of the city’s storied baseball history has been resurrected. For the first time in decades, the crack of the bat can be heard echoing through Liberty Park. The Madison Local School District middle school teams moved into their new home ballpark a few weeks ago. Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry was […]
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Sullivan Black River thwarts Columbia Station Columbia’s quest
Sullivan Black River thwarts Columbia Station Columbia’s quest