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Walk-Off Win Seals State Berth for Fenwick
5 Jun
Summary
- Fenwick baseball team secures first regional title since 1982.
- Team rallied in the seventh inning for a dramatic walk-off victory.
- Pitcher Ty Miller stepped up in relief during a crucial moment.
The Bishop Fenwick High School baseball team has clinched a spot in the Ohio High School Athletic Association state tournament, achieving their first regional title since 1982. The Falcons secured a dramatic 5-4 victory over Roger Bacon in the Division IV, Region 16 final on June 4, 2024. This triumph propels them to the state semifinals in Akron on June 13.
The Falcons mounted an incredible comeback in the bottom of the seventh inning. Trailing 4-3, they loaded the bases and scored the tying run on a single. Senior Boyd Westerfield then drove in the winning run with a ground ball, allowing Isaac Barker to score.
Pitcher Ty Miller was instrumental in the victory, entering the game in the second inning after ace Carter Shouse exited with forearm tightness. Miller delivered a crucial relief performance, holding Bacon scoreless in the final innings and striking out two batters in the top of the seventh to set up the comeback.
Earlier in the game, Fenwick had taken a 3-0 lead before Roger Bacon rallied in the fifth inning to tie the score. Despite the lead change, the Falcons' resilience and clutch hitting in the final moments secured their historic win.
