There's no place like home for Fort Jennings, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They were the clear victors by an 11-2 margin over the Continental Pirates on Tuesday. The Musketeers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by nine runs or more this season.
Owen Calvelage made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases and two runs. He has become a key player for Fort Jennings: the team is 5-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 3-4 otherwise.
In other batting news, Fort Jennings got a massive performance out of Calvin Menke, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. The Musketeers are undefeated when Menke posts two or more runs, but 2-5 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Adam Hoersten, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Fort Jennings always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .553. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Continental only posted an OBP of .276.
Musketeers
| 04/29/25 vs Continental | 11-2 |
| 04/23/25 vs Bluffton | 13-3 |
| 04/12/25 vs Holgate | 11-0 |
| 04/12/25 vs Holgate | 10-1 |
| 04/09/25 vs Crestview | 4-3 |
| + 6 more games |
Fort Jennings' win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-5. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Continental, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8-1 record this season.
Fort Jennings will head out to take on Jefferson at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Continental, they will be playing at home against Ayersville at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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