Baseball Recap: Botkins Triumphs

Botkins took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against National Trail, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Trojans came out on top in a nail-biter against the Blazers on Saturday, sneaking past 4-2.

Will Monnin

Earned Runs

04/16/26 @ Russia	4
03/30/26 @ Covington	4
05/02/26 @ Newton Local	2
05/09/26 vs National Trail	1
04/06/26 @ Fairlawn	1

Will Monnin was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Botkins is 2-1 when Monnin allows one or fewer earned runs, but 6-10 otherwise. Monnin was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one run.

Monnin wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hudson Meyer, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. That's the most stolen bases Meyer has posted since back in March.

Botkins' record is now 8-11. As for National Trail, their loss dropped their record down to 11-8.

Looking ahead, Botkins will host Russia at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for National Trail, they are taking a road trip to take on Northridge at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.