Conner Draper (2027 SS, Sylvania, OH) got the scoring started with a backside RBI double in the first inning. Draper, who would double again later in the day, also showed well defensively in the middle infield.

In nearly identical fashion, TJ Tibbetts (2025 SS, Lawrenceburg, IN) added two hits for the Black squad and also flashed the leather in the middle infield, continuing to showcase his smooth actions as a defender.

Red would answer with an RBI knock from Asher Simmons (2027 C, Monroe, MI), who swung the bat as well as anybody all weekend. Simmons later added a single and made hard contact on a line drive to centerfield in his last at-bat. Gabe Grimm (2027 OF, Ottawa Hills, OH) added an impressive pull-side double himself, showing off a quick, powerful bat and plus speed on the bases. 

On the mound, Bryce Hogan (2026 OF, Cincinnati, OH) breezed through his two innings of work, allowing one hit and an unearned run on just 19 pitches. Hogan filled up the zone to the tune of a 63% strike rate. 

Donavan Thompson (2025 OF, Erie, PA) was also impressive in his two innings, pairing a good fastball that topped at 82 with a sharp breaking ball in the low-to-mid 70s.

The contest was also highlighted by several nice defensive plays. In addition to Draper, Tibbets and Grimm, nice plays- Angel Hillsman (2025 OF, Euclid, OH) made a great catch on a full sprint in the right field corner, displaying elite speed and fearlessness on defense.

Eric Fleetwood (2025 1B, Cincinnati, OH) displayed some raw power at the plate with a projectable frame. He showcased some solid juice to all fields with the ability to backspin the baseball consistently.

Conner Draper (2027 SS, Sylvania, OH) showcased a quick bat with repeatable actions and mechanics. Mature approach at the plate with the ability to hit to all fields.

Gabe Grimm (2027 OF, Ottawa Hills, OH) displayed contact upside to all fields. He has a direct barrel path to the baseball and finds solid barrels consistently. 

 Jace Pittser (2026 RHP, Clarksville, OH) displayed a whippy bat through the zone with the ability to spray liners all over the field frequently. He had excellent barrel control throughout the round showing he can hit the ball where it is pitched.

Jace Pittser (2026 RHP, Clarksville, OH) found success to the middle portion of the field throughout his round. He stays inside of the ball efficiently and creates good extension through the baseball.

Jonah Wilson (2025 OF, Fairfield, OH) involves his full body within his swing. He generates solid contact to all fields and maintains a level barrel path consistently.

Peter Kooiker (2026 RHP, Jenison, MI) set the tone for Black with three innings of dominant pitching (no hits, eight strikeouts), topping out at 81 and flashing a good sweeping slider at 74. He also smashed a lead off triple and eventually scored the game’s first run in the bottom of the first. 

Dylan Heath (2025 OF, Hamilton, OH) also sailed through three innings on the mound, allowing a single run on one hit, striking out four. That performance was followed by Jace Pittser (2026 RHP, Clarksville, OH), who dominated for three shutout innings today, allowing one hit and striking out five. Pittser topped at 87 and filled up the zone to the tune of 79% strikes. 

That effort was answered by Black’s McCoy “Moose” Marksberry (2027 LHP, Amelia, OH), who allowed a single hit in three shutout innings, punching out five. 

While the offenses were largely held at bay by the aforementioned pitching efforts, there were some notable looks at the plate, including Jack Ross (2026 1B, Frankfort, KY), who barreled the ball in both at-bats and doubled in one. 

Jackson Payne (2027 3B, Edgewood, KY), Angel Hillsman (2025 OF, Euclid, OH), Conner Draper (2027 SS, Sylvania, OH) and Bryce Hogan (2026 OF, Cincinnati, OH) tallied hits for the Black squad.