Badin baseball is on an absolute tear, and their latest comeback victory proves this team has the heart of a champion. The Rams rallied past Elder 5-2 on Wednesday, May 13, extending their winning streak to an impressive 15 games in a row.
Elder came out swinging, jumping to a 2-0 lead that could have rattled a lesser team. But not these Rams. Badin showed their championship mettle by answering with two runs in the fourth inning to tie things up, then seized control for good with a three-run fifth inning that had the dugout buzzing.
Keegan Sawyer was a force at the plate, lining a double and a triple to keep the pressure on Elder's defense. Meanwhile, Vince Laugle and Austin Vangen each drove in two runs, providing the clutch hitting that has become this team's trademark.
What makes this streak even more remarkable? The Rams opened the season with a modest 4-3 record before catching fire. Since then, they've been unstoppable, boasting a perfect 10-0 mark in the Greater Catholic League Co-Ed and an eye-popping 19-3 overall record. That's the kind of turnaround that defines a special season.
Looking ahead, Badin hosts Springboro on Thursday, May 14, then gets a showcase opportunity at Great American Ball Park—home of the Cincinnati Reds—on Saturday, May 16 against Centerville. For a team riding this much momentum, that ballpark stage couldn't come at a better time.
Across the region, several other squads made headlines. Northmont rolled past Graham 15-4 behind Austin Welch's four RBI performance, while Lakota East edged rival Lakota West 3-2 in a thriller. Tippecanoe's Ethan Harney earned PNC Bank MVP honors after driving in four runs in a comeback win over Butler.
In the circle, Cam Garbig of Arcanum was dominant, striking out seven over five shutout innings while also crushing two doubles and a home run. And Edgewood's Carson Downie made history, breaking the program's single-season strikeout record with his 82nd K of the year.
From 15-game win streaks to record-breaking performances, it's clear this spring is delivering unforgettable moments on the diamond.