Ohio High School Baseball - Cincinnati Landmark nips Batavia
May 12, 2023: Batavia, OH 45103
The Cincinnati Landmark Eagles (Cincinnati, OH) baseball nipped the host Batavia Bulldogs (Batavia, OH), 3-2 in Friday's non-league contest.
Coming up next, the Eagles encounter the West Clermont Wolves (Cincinnati, OH) in a non-league contest, on Monday, May 15. Cincinnati Landmark will attempt to better on its 8-6 season record. The Wolves come into the contest with a 19-8 record after their 5-2 league win over Anderson (Cincinnati, OH).
The Bulldogs now sport a 13-5 record. They play next when they travel to Blanchester for a non-league outing on Monday, May 15.
Game Summary
Landmark snagged a late lead and defeated Batavia Varsity Bulldogs 3-2 on Friday. The game was tied at two with Landmark batting in the top of the seventh when Bradley Creech singled on the first pitch of the at bat to drive in Braylon Connell with the go ahead run. Connell walked in all three of his plate appearances, scoring two runs and stealing three bases.
Landmark starting pitcher, Ryan Gulbransen, pitched five strong innings, allowing only 4 hits and striking out 6.
Jared Harrington (3-2) earned the win in relief, pitching two scoreless innings and striking out 3. Starting pitcher Zach Cope (4-2) pitched all 7 innings for Batavia.
