Batavia hit Talawanda with a four-run second inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Brave lost 9-3 to the Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Brave of the 9-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
Mason Merz was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Ethan Hainline, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
This is the second loss in a row for Talawanda and nudges their season record down to 1-22. As for Batavia, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 16-8 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Talawanda will welcome St. Xavier at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bombers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Brave's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Batavia, they will be playing at home against Mariemont at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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