Otsego has not done well against Maumee recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Otsego Knights walked away with a 6-1 win over the Maumee Panthers. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Otsego.
Cohen Feehan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on five hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Tyler O'Brien, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jaxon Jeremy, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Otsego's victory bumped their record up to 10-5. As for Maumee, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Otsego will take on Genoa Area at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. Genoa Area is coming into the game with five straight wins on the road, so Otsego will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Maumee, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Oak Harbor at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. Oak Harbor's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Maumee's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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