Gefell's clutch hit lifts Rangers to Class I title
North Ridgeville's Landon Gefell delivered a go-ahead line drive in center field as the Rangers beat Avon 13 11 in the Butler Rodman Park Class I championship. Gefell earned MVP after a 2-for-3 day with two RBIs and a triple, while Avon stars Tommy Sheridan Jack Chamberlain and Ryan Villwock produced for a back and forth final. Bryson Mollenkamp and players from both teams delivered key relief, with memories of a tense finish as Avon interference negated a late run.
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Wellington Dukes Capture Class EE Title In Slugfest
No. 4 Wellington Ballers edged No. 1 Newton Falls 21-12 to clinch the Class EE boys baseball championship at Butler Rodman Park after a 19-17 Game 1 victory. Loagen Somodji powered Wellington with two home runs, six RBIs, and a key late three-run blast.
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Grafton Midview Wins Championship In Tight Final Run
Grafton Midview, 12-4, jumped ahead early as Cason Pelko tripled and Chase Harper doubled to lead 2-0. Pitcher Martin dominated, earning the Thurman Munson Award as tournament MVP after a stingy performance and a 1-for-2 day at the plate. Nine hits and flawless defense backed a quiet offensive night for Alliance, with two insurance runs on a fourth-inning double by Ryan Kemer.
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Midview Beats Sheffield In Thriller For State Title
Hazzard pitched well for Midview, earning MVP honors after eight strikeouts and a late clutch bunt by Bessey. Bier III dazzled for Sheffield with 11 strikeouts in a 7-7 tie before Vinny Ott's homer briefly put the Venom ahead, and a wild pitch set up the decisive bunt that sealed the state title bid.
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DeVito
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Raptors win state title in dramatic rally to cap season
North Ridgeville Raptors, led by MVP Franz Truskot, beat Elyria Dawgz 12-5 after trailing early in the final. Truskot settled in to earn the win while Elijah McGlothan closed, Franz adding 2 hits, 2 RBIs, and six assists for the MVP. Elyria’s John Kelly homered and drove in three in a losing effort.
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Hunter McAuliffe
RBI
Nathan Valatka
Kim Kelly
John Kelly
Drew Gibbs
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