OREGON – With two outs and runners on third and second, Oregon Clay looked on the verge of tying the game, as a line drive shot its way into shallow right field. There, however, Fremont Ross right fielder Garrett Schneider fielded the ball and threw a strike to catcher Josiah Cook behind the plate. With one run crossing the plate, Schneider’s throw was well in time and Cook, after snagging the throw, blocked the plate and applied the tag, ending the inning and the game in a thrilling 2-1 Little Giant victory.
The Little Giants played one of their best performances of the season, with no errors in the field and a solid offensive showing, eight hits, but the game remained scoreless until the sixth inning.
That’s when Cook reached base after big hit by a pitch. Cole Druckenmiller followed with a base hit to right. Karson Wojdyla then came up with the game’s only RBI, driving home Charlie Corthell, running for Cook, for the game’s first run. Druckenmiller later score on a wild pitch for a 2-0 lead.
With a lead, Ross’ starting pitcher Trey Ickes was able to concentrate on getting the complete-game victory. The senior ace had an outstanding game, allowing just two hits and five walks while striking out nine.
The win improves Ross to 4-9 overall. The Little Giants host Toledo Central Catholic on Monday.
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