In a thrilling senior day showdown, Springboro's Chase Bailey scored the game-winning run on a wild pitch, securing a dramatic 7-6 walk-off victory over Troy on Tuesday, May 12. The timing was perfect—the win allowed the Panthers to tune into the MLB debut of Springboro graduate A.J. Ewing, adding an extra layer of excitement to the afternoon.
Ben Veletean led the offensive charge with two hits and two RBIs, while Bailey and Jacob Rhinehart each contributed 2-for-3 performances with one RBI apiece. The victory improved Springboro's record to 17-6, setting up a key matchup at Greater Catholic League Co-Ed champion Badin on Thursday, May 14.
For Troy, the loss snapped an impressive 12-game winning streak, dropping the Trojans to 20-2. Logan Akers stood out in the losing effort, notching two hits and scoring three runs. Troy looks to bounce back on Wednesday, May 13, when they travel to face Greater Western Ohio Conference champion Centerville.
Elsewhere around the diamond, Northmont rolled past Miamisburg 12-1 behind a strong outing from Jayden Snyder, who earned the win with five innings on the mound while also going 2-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Bryce Staggs added two RBIs, and Brady Whitaker doubled and drove in a run.
Lebanon extended its winning streak to five games with a 10-5 victory over Chaminade Julienne, powered by Mason Hurst's 3-for-3 day that included two runs scored and an RBI.
Carroll topped Wilmington 9-5, as Joey Pleiman tallied three hits and two RBIs, and Mitchel Schmidt chipped in with two RBIs of his own.
Fenwick blanked Fairborn 13-0, with Carter Shouse smacking a home run and pitchers Jude McCullough and Anthony Snyder combining for the shutout.
Butler improved to 20-3 with an 8-6 win over Stebbins, as Jack Egbert went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and two stolen bases, and Davis Ketterer improved to 6-0 on the mound.
Carlisle cruised to a 13-1 win over Eaton, marking their seventh straight victory. Nolan Oda was a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate with two RBIs, and Cody Svarda added three hits and three runs scored.
Talawanda secured its first win of the season in walk-off fashion, edging Cincinnati Trailblazers 4-3 when Ty Davie delivered a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the seventh inning to score the game-winning run.
Valley View snapped a three-game losing skid with a 10-6 win over Middletown Madison, thanks to Wyatt Burkett's double and three RBIs, along with Austin Johnson's two hits and two RBIs.
Franklin ended a five-game losing streak with a 16-10 victory over West Carrollton, led by Connor Leach's 4-for-4 performance that included a double and two RBIs.
Dayton Christian rolled past Brookville 12-2, as Daniel Thoma recorded four hits and three RBIs, and Titus Riddell added two hits and scored three times.
Mississinawa Valley defeated Bradford 11-1, with Cole McGlothlin striking out 10 over six innings, while Caden Hanes and Cooper Nieport each drove in three runs.
In a historic moment for the program, Cedarville claimed its first league title since 1995, while Greeneview overwhelmed Madison Plains 18-0 in another lopsided matchup.