[This is my column in the May 29 issue of The Commercial Review.]
There were plenty of sniffles and even a few tears when the Jay County softball team returned to the dugout following its post-game talk Tuesday.
It was the last time the best softball team in school history would be on the same field together.
Although the Patriots saw their season end prematurely, there are plenty of reasons for the girls to hold their heads high.
And they start with the 23-2 record.
[This is my column in the May 15 issue of The Commercial Review.]
As the saying goes, you can watch baseball (or softball) every day and see something new each time.
Just this season, I’ve seen things I have never seen before — either as a player, as a fan or as a reporter.
Some of them are flukes, and others are just dominating performances at the plate or on the field.
At the very least, they’re impressive accomplishments.
The most recent is the 13 runs the Fort Recovery baseball team scored in the second inning Wednesday against Lincolnview to win the Division IV sectional title, 15-0.
I’ve been witness to some gaudy line scores in my time, but I have never seen 13 runs scored in one inning.
FRHS senior Blake Boughman hit two, two-RBI singles in the inning as the Indians batted around twice. Some players aren’t able to get three at bats in a game, and Kyle Schroer almost had three in one inning.
To put it lightly, it was an offensive show.
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