FRHS offense powers victory

LIMA, Ohio — Offense was the Indians’ initial worry coming into the season.

The Indians only managed one run in both of their losses, but scoring hasn’t been much of a problem in every other game.

The Fort Recovery High School baseball team scored double-digit runs for the second time this season with a 10-3 victory over Shawnee on Monday afternoon.

The Indians (4-2) took control of the game with back-to-back three-run innings in the third and fourth.

Consecutive RBI singles by Caden Homan and Alex Gaerke got the Indians on the board before a ground out by Troy Homan plated another run.

Shawnee (3-3) walked three of four batters before Caden Homan drew a fourth walk to push across the first run of the fourth. Gavin Faller followed it up with a two-RBI double.

Gaerke took home the win on the mound after throwing four innings. He only gave up one earned run off of two hits and three walks, while sending three batters back to the bench on strikes.

Walked off

WAPAKONETA, Ohio — Two triples and a single led to Wapakoneta walking off the Fort Recovery softball team Monday as the Indians fell 9-8.

Emily Vanhorn led off the seventh inning for Wapakoneta (7-3) with a triple. Kambrie Meier quickly drove her in with a ground out to second base that tied the game.

Shabryanna Worthington followed with another triple to put the winning run on third base with no outs.

Wasting no time, Alisha Holtzapple laid down a bunt that scored Worthington to end the game.

Jenna Homan suffered the loss, tossing 4.1 innings in which she gave up five runs on eight hits.

Emma Will, Ava Grisez and Ella Schoen had the strongest offensive performances. Will and Schoen both scored two runs to lead the Indians (3-5) while Will’s three hits were a team-high as well. Grisez led FRHS with two RBIs while Schoen added one.