Lima Senior extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 6-15 in the process. They came up short against the Celina Bulldogs, falling 25-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-3 on Saturday.
As for Celina, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-10. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Celina's part, Brodee Schulte-Arnold was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. The dominant performance also gave Schulte-Arnold a new career-high in strikeouts (two). He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He has become a key player for Celina: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 5-10 otherwise.
In other pitching news, Wes Greber looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He also tossed no walks, which is notable because Celina is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 6-9 otherwise.
Back at the plate, Nick Steinbrunner was incredible, getting on base in five of his six plate appearances with five runs, four RBI, and two doubles. That's the most doubles he has posted since back in April of 2024. Tanner Wendel was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.
Coming up, Lima Senior will venture away from home to square off against Start at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Lima Senior's pitchers better be ready for this one: Start has averaged an impressive 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Celina, they will host Lima Central Catholic at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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