Ohio High School Baseball - Anderson loses to St. Xavier
March 27, 2023: Cincinnati, OH 45224
The St. Xavier Bombers crushed the visiting Anderson Raptors baseball team by a count of 8-2 in Monday's non-league bout.
The Bombers now possess a 3-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to Elder for a Greater Catholic - South bout on Wednesday, March 29. St. Xavier will face a Panthers team coming off a 3-0 non-league win over Miamisburg (Miamisburg, OH). The Panthers record now stands at 1-0.
Next, the Raptors face the Loveland Tigers (Loveland, OH) in a Eastern Cincinnati bout, on Wednesday, March 29. Anderson will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record.
Game Summary
Anderson Varsity Raptors fell behind early and couldn't come back in an 8-2 loss to St. Xavier on Monday. St. Xavier scored on a single by Hendon in the first inning, a double by O'Malley in the first inning, and a single by Garrett in the second inning.
The Anderson Varsity Raptors struggled to contain the high-powered offense of St. Xavier, giving up eight runs.
St. Xavier got on the board in the first inning when Hendon singled on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs.
Ryan was credited with the victory for St. Xavier. The righthander went four innings, allowing zero runs on one hit and striking out three. Campbell threw three innings in relief out of the bullpen.
Overbeek took the loss for Anderson Varsity Raptors. The bulldog allowed seven hits and five runs over three innings, striking out five.
Muehlenkamp, Calez, and Best all had one hit to lead Anderson Varsity Raptors.
St. Xavier totaled ten hits. Gawkins, Garrett, and Googins each had multiple hits for St. Xavier. Gawkins wen
