The Botkins Trojans will venture away from home to challenge the Jackson Center Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Botkins came out on top against Cory-Rawson on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run third inning. The Trojans' pitcher stepped up to hand the Fighting Hornets a 9-0 shutout. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Trojans.
The result came thanks to Phil Hall's shutout, as he gave up just a hit and racked up ten Ks. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances.
Will Monnin
| 05/07/25 @ Cory-Rawson | 3 |
| 04/26/25 vs Waynesfield-Goshen | 3 |
| 04/14/25 vs Jackson Center | 2 |
| 04/29/25 vs Spencerville | 1 |
| 04/24/25 @ Perry | 1 |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Will Monnin, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Botkins' success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 4-8 when he doesn't). Levi Frey was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Jackson Center took on Houston on Monday. The Tigers skirted past the Wildcats 3-2.
Blake Noble spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, Eli Prenger was excellent, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Aiden Mitchel also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Botkins' record is now 7-8. As for Jackson Center, their record now sits at 5-9.
Botkins was able to grind out a solid win over Jackson Center in their previous meeting back in April, winning 5-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Trojans since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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