Otsego came out on top against Rossford on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run first inning. The Knights took their game against the Bulldogs 7-2. Seven seems to be a good number for the Knights as the team scooped up a victory with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Bodde Simon
| 04/21/25 @ Rossford | 5 |
| 05/23/24 @ Lake | 3 |
| 05/17/24 @ Tinora | 12 |
Bodde Simon made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in May of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one triple.
In other pitching news, Cole Cryan tossed a big game, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). Those ten strikeouts gave him a new career-high.
Simon wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Keegan Mentrek, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave Mentrek a new career-high. Grady Frank was another, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
Otsego is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Rossford, their loss was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Otsego will venture away from home to take on Elmwood at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Royals will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Knights surely won't give up without a fight. As for Rossford, they will challenge Lake at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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