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Monday, April 8
GRANVILLE - 4; HEATH - 0
Barry Roe lost a tough-luck pitcher's duel to the Blue Aces, giving up only 2 hits and striking out 9, but falling victim to a lack of offensive and defensive support. The Bulldogs managed only 5 hits, led by Roe's long double in the 6th inning, but committed 6 costly errors in the field to drop the MSL opener. Craig Wells, Adam Leogrande, Greg Kraning, and Jason Tomlinson collected the other Bulldog hits.
Tuesday, April 9
HEATH - 4; LAKEWOOD - 0
The Bulldogs rebounded to shut out the Lancers behind the 4-hit, 9 strikeout pitching of Tim Swank, who picked up his first mound win of the season, and Miles Johnson who was credited with the save. Ben Ash and Barry Roe led the Dogs at the plate with 2 hits apiece. Roe and Jason Tomlinson slammed RBI doubles in the first inning to get the Bulldogs off to a quick start against the always-tough Lancers.
Wednesday, April 10
FISHER CATHOLIC - 7; HEATH - 6
The Bulldogs jumped out to a 6-0 lead, but were once again haunted by poor defense and a lack of timely hitting. Jason Tomlinson took the pitching loss for the Dogs, as his record for the season fell to 1-1. Miles Johnson led the Bulldog offense with 2 hits in 4 plate appearances, including a double. Adam Leogrande and Greg Kraning also doubled for the Dogs.
Thursday, April 11
HEATH - 10; FAIRFIELD UNION - 4
The Bulldogs pounded out 5 extra-base hits, including 2-run homers by Matt Norris and Barry Roe, and doubles by Miles Johnson, Craig Wells, and Matt Hatfield to up their season record to 7-2 with a victory over the Falcons. Eddie Hunt went the distance to pick up his 3rd pitching win of the season.
Friday, April 12
HEATH - 10; NEW ALBANY - 1
The Bulldog offense pounded out 12 hits, including a home run by Adam Leogrande, and doubles by Craig Wells and Matt Norris to top the Eagles. Leogrande and Matt Hatfield collected 3 hits in 4 trips to the plate, and Wells, Hatfield and Norris each added 2 RBI's to the Bulldog cause. On the mound, Barry Roe and Greg Kraning combined to strike out 13 Eagle hitters, while scattering 4 hits. Roe picked up the win to extend his record to 2-1 on the season.
Monday, April 15
HEATH - 20; BERNE UNION - 4
The Bulldogs pounded out 16 hits to top the Rockets for their second MSL victory. Barry Roe led off the 2nd inning with a solo home run, and Matt Norris added a 3-run blast in a 12-run 6th inning for Heath. Roe collected 4 hits in 5 trips to the plate, including a double, and drove in 5 runs, Ben Ash added 3 hits and 3 RBI's, Miles Johnson was 3 for 4, accounting for 4 RBI's, Norris added a double to his HR, and also knocked in 4 RBI's. Craig Wells also added a 2-RBI hit to the Bulldog attack. Pitcher Jason Tomlinson aided his own cause with a 3rd inning double. Tomlinson picked up his second pitching victory of the season, striking out 8 Rocket hitters, while allowing only 4 hits.
Tuesday, April 16
HEATH - 8; LICKING VALLEY - 5
The Bulldogs rallied for 4 runs in the bottom of the sixth inning on 2-RBI hits by Ben Ash and Miles Johnson to edge the Panthers, and extend their season record to 10-2. Craig Wells ignited the Dogs' offense with a solo home run in the 2nd inning, and Barry Roe added a 2-run homer in the 3rd. Wells smacked a double to go with his home run, and Ash, Johnson, and Roe also had 2 hits apiece. Eddie Hunt won his 4th game of the season on the mound, scattering 7 hits, and walking no Panther hitters.
Wednesday, April 17
HEATH - 5; LIBERTY UNION - 4
The Bulldogs earned a hard-fought, come-from-behind victory over the Lions as Miles Johnson scored the winning run on the front end of a double-steal in the 5th inning. The Dogs fell behind 4-0 in the second inning, but stormed right back in their half of the third to tie the game with an RBI single by Craig Wells, and a line-drive 3-run home run by Barry Roe. Eight Bulldog hitters had one hit apiece in a well-distributed attack. Matt Hatfield gained his second pitching victory of the season, spacing 5 hits, and striking out 12 Lion hitters.
Thursday, April 18
HEATH - 9; NEWARK CATHOLIC - 8
Barry Roe's dramatic 2-out, 2-run 6th-inning home run powered the Bulldogs to a hard-fought victory over the Green Wave. Roe's homer drove in Ben Ash, who had led off the 6th with a double, his third hit of the night. Matt Hatfield also had 3 hits, including a double, in as many trips to the plate, and Roe was the third Bulldog to collect 3 hits, while driving in 3 runs. Miles Johnson pitched well throughout the first 4 2/3 innings, but did not figure in the decision. Greg Kraning picked up his first win with 1 1/3 innings of relief work, while Jason Tomlinson gained his first save with an outstanding relief stint in the 7th inning, setting the Green Wave hitters down in order to wrap up the important win.
Friday, April 19
HEATH - 20; LICKING HEIGHTS - 0
The Bulldogs jumped out to an early lead and never looked back as they downed the Hornets for their 4th MSL victory. The Bulldog bats were hot, led by Ben Ash (3-4, double, RBI); Miles Johnson (3-3, double, 2 RBI's); Barry Roe (4-4, double, 3 RBI's); Greg Kraning (2-3, double, RBI); Jason Tomlinson (triple, 3 RBI's); and Phil Evans (2-2, 3 RBI's). Barry Roe fanned 10 Hornet hitters, walked only 1, and spaced 2 hits to pick up his 3rd mound victory of the season.
Saturday, April 20
HEATH - 18; EAST KNOX - 0
The Bulldogs got off to another fast start, scoring 10 runs in the first 2 innings as they downed the Bulldogs from East Knox in game one of a doubleheader. The Heath bats exploded for 18 hits, led by Barry Roe (3-4, double, 3 runs scored, 5 RBI's), Craig Wells (3-3, double, 3 runs scored, 2 RBI's), Matt Hatfield (2-2, 3 RBI's), Jason Tomlinson (2-4, triple, 4 RBI's), Greg Kraning (2-3, double, 1 RBI), Matt Norris (2-3, 1 RBI), Adam Leogrande (2-3). Jason Tomlinson tossed the 4-hit shutout, striking out 12 East Knox hitters as he raised his season pitching mark to 3-1.
Monday, April 29
HEATH - 15; NEW ALBANY - 4
The Heath offense pounded out 15 hits, 5 of which went for extra bases, to support the 5-hit, 11 strikeout pitching of Barry Roe in an important MSL victory over the Eagles. Leading the Dogs at the plate were Craig Wells (4-5, 2 doubles, triple, 4 RBI's); Miles Johnson (2-5, triple, 2 runs scored, 1 RBI); Matt Norris (2-2, 3 runs scored, 1 RBI); and Greg Kraning (2-2, 2 RBI's). Roe, who picked up his 5th mound win of the season, also aided his cause with a 2-run, 7th inning homer. The win over the Eagles keeps the Bulldogs a game behind league-leading Granville, with only 4 MSL games left in the season.
Wednesday, May 1
HEATH - 16; BERNE UNION - 0
The Heath Bulldogs improved their MSL record to 9-2 with a big win over the Rockets. Eddie Hunt won his 7th consecutive mound outing, striking out 7, not walking a batter, and spreading out 5 hits. Craig Wells turned in a huge day at the plate for the Dogs, collecting 3 hits in as many at bats, including a double, while driving in 5 runs. Other big hitters for the Dogs were: Matt Hatfield (double, RBI); and Tim Swank (single, 2 RBI's). Barry Roe also slugged a 2-run home run in the 3rd inning for Heath.
Friday, May 3
HEATH - 16; LIBERTY UNION - 0
Greg Kraning slugged 2 home runs, driving in 5 runs, and Matt Norris added a solo home run and drove in an additional run, as the Bulldogs downed the Lions in a crucial MSL contest. Miles Johnson (2-3); Ben Ash (2-4); Jason Tomlinson (2-3); and Norris (2-3) each collected 2 hits for the Dogs. Adam Leogrande added 3 RBI's with a bases-loaded double in the 4th inning. Matt Hatfield continued his comeback by striking out 6 LU hitters and scattering 4 hits to pick up his 3rd pitching victory of the season, against no losses.
Friday, May 10
HEATH - 14; MILLERSPORT - 0
The Bulldogs picked up their 11th MSL win of the season, and a share of their 4th consecutive MSL title, behind the one-hit, 9-strikeout pitching of Eddie Hunt. Hunt who raised his season pitching mark to 8-0, aided his own cause with an RBI double in the first inning to ignite the Heath offense. Matt Hatfield powered a 2-run home run in the second inning, to go with an earlier RBI single, for 3 RBI's on the night. Other top Bulldog hitters were Barry Roe (2-2, double, 3 runs scored, 3 RBI's) and Greg Kraning (2-3, 2 RBI's). Ben Ash, Miles Johnson, Craig Wells, Matt Norris, and Adam Leogrande also added hits to the Bulldog attack.
Tuesday, May 14
HEATH - 13; LICKING HEIGHTS - 5
Greg Kraning slammed 2 long home runs as part of a 4 for 4, 5 RBI night to lead the Bulldogs to a MSL title-clinching win over the Hornets. Kraning hit a 2-run shot to center in the 4th inning, and added a 3-run blast to center in the 6th. He also doubled in the 2nd inning. Ben Ash collected 3 hits in 4 trips to the plate, including a double, and scored 2 runs for the Dogs. Craig Wells drove in 3 runs for the Bulldogs with a double, a triple, and 2 sacrifice flies. Miles Johnson and Jason Tomlinson also doubled for the Bulldogs, while Barry Roe, Matt Norris, and Matt Hatfield added base hits to the Bulldog offensive effort.
Barry Roe tossed a 2-hit, 14 strikeout game at the Hornets, picking up his 6th mound victory of the season.
The win for the Bulldogs ends their MSL season with a 12-2 mark, good for their 4th consecutive league championship.
Thursday, May 16
HEATH - 12; ELGIN - 3
The Bulldogs captured the sectional championship with a 12-3 win over the Comets from Marion. Matt Hatfield struck out 13, and gave up only one hit to improve his mound record to 4-0 on the season. Barry Roe (2-5, double, 2 RBI's); Matt Norris (double, RBI); Miles Johnson (double, RBI); Craig Wells (single, 2 walks, 2 RBI's); Ben Ash (1-3, RBI); and Hatfield (1-3, 2 RBI's) were the offensive leaders for the Bulldogs. The win was the 24th of the season against 2 losses for the Dogs, who now move on to the District semifinals.
Tuesday, May 21
HEATH - 6; CARDINGTON - 0
The Bulldogs advance in the District tournament, behind home runs by Jason Tomlinson and Matt Norris, and the pitching of Barry Roe. Roe struck out 7 Pirate hitters, and spaced 3 hits in picking up his 7th win of the season. Tomlinson broke the game open in the 4th inning, with a 3-run blast to right field, and Norris closed out the Bulldog scoring with a 2-run shot to left in the 5th. Tomlinson, Norris, and Ben Ash each had 2 hits to lead the Dogs' into the District finals for the third consecutive season.
HEATH - 3; RIVER VALLEY - 1
Barry Roe's 2-run, 5th-inning home run powered the Bulldogs over River Valley, 3-1 in the District finals at Dublin Coffman H.S. Roe's shot drove home Craig Wells, who had scored Miles Johnson with a two-out single for the first Bulldog score. Miles Johnson was 2 for 2, including a double for the Dogs, while Ben Ash, Matt Hatfield, and Adam Leogrande collected the other Bulldog hits.
Matt Hatfield won his 5th game of the season for the Dogs, going 5 innings, and yielding only 2 hits, and struck out 5 Viking hitters. Barry Roe picked up the save with a no-hit relief stint in the final 2 innings.
Friday, May 31
HEATH - 6; MINFORD - 2
The Bulldogs continued down the tournament trail with a 6-2 regional semifinal victory over the Minford Falcon's, at the Chillicothe V.A. stadium. Matt Hatfield (6-0) tossed 4.1 innings to pick up the win, yielding only one earned run and 3 hits. He received some solid relief help from Barry Roe, who picked up his 2nd save of the year with 2.2 innings of 1-hit pitching.
Matt Norris led the Bulldogs at the plate with a solo home run to lead off the 4th inning, and he added another RBI with a perfect suicide squeeze bunt in the 7th. Miles Johnson drove in 2 Bulldog runs with 2 hits in 3 trips to the plate, Craig Wells added 2 hits and an RBI, and Jason Tomlinson also had two hits for the Dogs, including a triple, leading off the 5th inning. Hatfield aided his cause with a sacrifice fly in an important 7th-inning rally that saw the Bulldogs add 3 insurance runs to their total. The win advances the Bulldogs to the regional tournament championship game, where they will face the #2-ranked Zane Trace Pioneers.
Saturday, June 1
HEATH - 10; ZANE TRACE - 2
The Bulldogs captured the Regional tournament championship with a convincing 10-2 win over the #2 state-ranked Zane Trace Pioneers in Chillicothe.
Barry Roe struck out 11 Pioneer hitters, and scattered 4 hits to pick up the mound win for the Dogs, his 8th of the season.
Heath hitters collected 11 hits against two Pioneer pitchers, led by Ben Ash (2-3, 1 RBI); Craig Wells (2-3, double, 1 RBI); Barry Roe (2-3, double, 1 RBI); Matt Norris (2-4, double, 2 RBI's); Jason Tomlinson (1-2, double, 2 RBI's); Adam Leogrande (1-2, 1 RBI), and Miles Johnson (1-2, 2 crucial sacrifice bunts).
The win advances the Bulldogs to the state tournament semifinals, at Cooper Stadium, in Columbus.
Friday, June 7
HEATH - 11; CINCINNATI MADEIRA - 1
The Bulldogs came out swinging against the Mustangs, scoring 8 runs on 9 hits in the first two innings to roll to a 5-inning state tournament semifinal victory. The Dogs pounded out 10 extra-base hits while Barry Roe limited Madeira to only 3 singles and struck out 5 to win his 9th game of the season.
The Bulldog offense was led by Ben Ash (2-4, 2 runs scored); Miles Johnson (2-2, 3B, 2 RBI's); Craig Wells (3-3, 3 runs scored, 2 doubles, 2 RBI's); Matt Norris (3-3, 2 doubles, 1 RBI); Greg Kraning (2-3, 2 doubles, 2 runs scored); Barry Roe (1-2, 2B, 2 RBI's); Adam Leogrande (1-2, 2B, 1 RBI); and Jason Tomlinson, (1-3, 2B, 1 RBI).
The win moved the Bulldogs into the OHSAA Div. III state tournament finals, where they will face Elyria Catholic in search of the state championship.
Sunday, June 9
HEATH - 7; ELYRIA CATHOLIC - 2
The Heath Bulldogs won the OHSAA Div. III state baseball championship with a 7-2 win over the Elyria Catholic Panthers at Cooper Stadium. Matt Hatfield closed out a brilliant 4 years of Bulldog baseball by picking up his 7th pitching victory of the 2002 season, and the 34th of his career. The 34-win total moves Matt into 2nd place in the OHSAA state baseball records for total career victories. Matt yielded only 2 hits, and no earned runs through the first 4 innings to keep the Panthers in check, and received relief help from Barry Roe, who held EC to no runs, and only one hit the rest of the way.
The Dogs' had another big day at the plate, collecting 11 hits off 2 Panther pitchers.
Leading the Bulldogs on offense was Barry Roe, who was 2-4, stroking a huge RBI single in the 5th inning to put Heath ahead for good, and Matt Norris, also 2-4, who followed with a 2-run single off a 3-0 pitch to put the game out of reach for Elyria. Jason Tomlinson also collected 2 hits and 2 RBI's for the Dogs', with a run-scoring single to close out the 5th. He added a sacrifice fly in the 7th inning to drive in an important insurance run for the Bulldogs. Miles Johnson continued his hot tournament hitting streak by blasting an RBI triple in the 3rd inning to get the Dogs' on the scoreboard. Barry Roe also doubled for the Bulldogs' only other extra-base hit. Ben Ash, Craig Wells and Adam Leogrande each added a hit to the Bulldog total, and Greg Kraning worked Elyria pitchers for 4 consecutive walks for the day. Craig Wells and Matt Hatfield each scored 2 runs for the Bulldogs as the team ended a magical season by hitting and running their way into Heath High School history. The win enabled the Bulldogs to reach the unbelievable total of 30 wins for the 2002 season, and made a lot of Bulldog dreams come true.
Congratulations to Bulldogs everywhere for your contributions over the years that made this day possible for this special group of players.
Monday, June 10
HEATH BULLDOGS SALUTE THEIR FANS!!!
Everyone in the Bulldog baseball family would like to offer our heartfelt appreciation to all of our wonderful fans for your overwhelming support during the 2002 season, and most especially, all along the tournament trail. The tournament site managers in Chillicothe, and in Columbus, at Cooper Stadium both said that the Bulldogs brought record crowds, and the most vocal, supportive fans that they had ever seen at their sites. The state final game starting time was actually delayed to allow time for the crowd outside the stadium to get in in time for its' start.
The support of the crowd played a huge part in the intensity level and excitement of the players during the games. Both opposing coaches at Cooper Stadium complimented the number, and the noise level of the fans backing the Bulldogs.
Thanks also to the fans from the area, who have no connection to our school, or to our town, but are supporters of Licking County athletes in whatever sports they are competing, wherever they play. People like you are what high school sports competition and friendly rivalries are all about.
Again, many thanks. All of us are proud to be from Licking County...and, most especially, to be Heath Bulldogs!
Monday, March 31
HEATH - 5; JOHNSTOWN - 3
Miles Johnson led the Bulldogs to an opening-day victory over the Johnstown Johnnies with a 2 for 3 performance at the plate, while scattering 5 Johnnie hits in a complete-game effort on the mound. Johnson doubled and scored the first Bulldog run in the first inning on a Jason Tomlinson triple. Tomlinson then scored on a perfect suicide squeeze bunt by Tim Swank to give the Dogs an early 2-0 lead. Sean Spires also added a run-scoring triple in the 6th inning to close out the Bulldog scoring. Josh Tomlinson, Brandon Crabill, and Seth Carson also added hits to the Bulldog attack.
Tuesday, April 1
HEATH - 7; TRI-VALLEY - 5
The Bulldogs bounced back from an early 4-2 deficit, scoring 4 runs in the 3rd inning, and holding on to outlast the Scotties in a key non-league game. Miles Johnson once again paced Heath with 2 RBI's on a first-inning sacrifice fly, and a run-scoring base hit in the fourth. Tim Swank's RBI single was the big hit in the third inning. Josh Tomlinson provided the Dogs with a big insurance run with a clutch 2-strike RBI hit in the fifth. Sean Spires singled in 2 at-bats, and scored 3 Bulldog runs, also reaching base on a walk and a HBP. Seth Carson also added a base hit to the Heath hit total.
Derek Matthews picked up his first high school varsity victory on the mound in relief of Tim Swank, allowing only 3 hits and one unearned run in 3 innings of work. Dan Pettit collected the first save of his high school career in relief of Matthews in the 7th, retiring the heart of the Tri-Valley order to preserve the hard fought win.
Thursday, April 3
HEATH - 7; NORTHRIDGE - 3
The Heath Bulldogs, paced by the hitting of Shaun Williams and Tim Swank, and the steady pitching of Daniel Pettit, downed the Northridge Vikings 7-3. Williams and Swank slammed solo home runs to pace the Bulldog offense, while Sean Spires, Jason Tomlinson, Brandon Crabill, and Seth Carson collected one hit apiece for Heath. Pettit walked only one Viking, while striking out 5 in the first start of his career, to pick up the win.
Saturday, April 5
HEATH - 5; NEW LEXINGTON - 4
The Heath Bulldogs scored 2 seventh-inning runs in a come-from-behind victory over the New Lexington Panthers in the opening game of the twin bill. Miles Johnson's RBI single scored Daniel Pettit with the tying run, and Sean Spires scored the winning run on a passed ball. Spires led the Bulldogs at the plate with 2 hits in three at-bats, including a double and an RBI. Josh Tomlinson started the 7th inning rally with a 2-out hit to right center. Seth Carson and Brandon Crabill also had hits for the Bulldogs. Miles Johnson went the distance for the Dogs, scattering 4 hits, walking only 2 Panthers, while striking out 4, and picking up his 2nd pitching victory of the season.
Saturday, April 5
HEATH - 9; NEW LEXINGTON - 1
The Bulldogs erupted for 7 4th-inning runs to complete the sweep of the Panthers in game 2 of the doubleheader. Miles Johnson once again led the Bulldogs at the plate with 3 hits in 4 trips to the plate, with a double and an RBI. Brandon Crabill added 2 hits and 2 RBI's to the Bulldog attack. Sean Spires and Sean Williams each had 2 hits for the Dogs, while Jason Tomlinson, Derek Matthews and Daniel Pettit added one apiece. Williams also collected 2 RBI's for Heath.
Tim Swank picked up his first pitching victory of the season for the Dogs, spacing 5 hits, walking only one, and striking out 2 New Lexington hitters in the complete-game effort.
Tuesday, April 8
GRANVILLE - 7; HEATH - 1
The Heath offense was stymied by the Blue Aces, while the defense struggled as the Dogs dropped their 2003 MSL opener. The Dogs were able to collect only 3 hits, and committed 7 errors in the field as they fell behind early against a solid Granville team. Sean Williams' bat was the lone bright spot for the Bulldogs' offense, as the DH banged out 2 hits in 2 at-bats, including an RBI double in the 4th inning. Tim Swank picked up the only other Bulldog hit, a single in the 7th inning. Jason Tomlinson took the loss on the mound for the Dogs, although he yielded only 3 earned runs and struck out 6 Blue Ace hitters in 5 innings of work.
Wednesday, April 9
HEATH - 5; FISHER CATHOLIC - 3
The Heath Bulldogs, behind the steady pitching of Miles Johnson, and some timely hitting, bounced back with a very important MSL win over a solid Fisher Catholic nine. Johnson picked up his third mound win of the season by spacing 10 Irish hits, walking 5, striking out 8, and making many great pitches in clutch situations. The Dogs were paced at the plate by Shaun Williams (2B, 2 RBI's); Jason Tomlinson (2B, RBI); Nate Clark (2B, run scored); and Seth Carson (2-3; run scored). A solid Heath defense shut down several Irish scoring opportunities in the late innings to secure the win.
The victory extends the Bulldogs overall record to 6-1, and 1-1 in the MSL.
Friday, April 11
HEATH - 7; NEW ALBANY - 5
The Bulldogs picked up another important MSL road win, topping New Albany 7-5, behind the clutch pitching and hitting of Jason Tomlinson. Jason led the Dogs with 3 hits in 4 trips to the plate, including a double, while driving in 2 runs. Tim Swank added 2 hits in three trips to the plate, and also drove in 2 runs. Miles Johnson collected 2 hits in 3 trips, with a double and a clutch RBI. Josh Tomlinson picked up 2 hits in 2 official trips, including a double and scored a run for the Dogs. Brandon Crabill also added a double to the Bulldog attack. The game-winning RBI's rode home on a booming, 6th inning triple off the top of the centerfield fence by DH Shaun Williams.
Tomlinson ran his mound record to 2-0 with the win over the Eagles. He walked only 1 hitter, struck out 8, and made some crucial late-inning pitches to set down NA hitters with runners in scoring position to preserve the hard-fought victory.
Monday, April 14
HEATH - 7; BERNE UNION - 2
Miles Johnson went the distance to pick up his 4th pitching victory of the season, striking out 10 Berne Union hitters, walking only 2, and yielding 6 hits, but no earned runs.
Jason and Josh Tomlinson, and Miles Johnson each doubled to account for all of the Bulldogs' extra-base hits. Jason Tomlinson added another hit for a 2 for 3 night, scored 3 runs and also collected 3 RBI's for the Dogs. Tim Swank stroked 2 hits in 4 trips to the plate, and collected 2 additional RBI's for Heath. Sean Spires, Nate Clark and Seth Carson also picked one hit apiece for the Dogs. The win boosts Heath's MSL mark to 3-1.
Tuesday, April 15
LICKING VALLEY - 8; HEATH - 1
The Bulldogs wasted a fine mound outing by Tim Swank, committing 6 errors and stranding 11 base runners, dropping an important non-league contest to a strong Panther club. Swank allowed only 2 earned runs, didn't walk a batter and struck out 5, suffering his first loss of the season against one win.
Nate Clark's 3rd-inning double was the Bulldogs' only extra-base of the night. He then rode home on an RBI single by Sean Spires. The Dogs threatened several times, but came up short as a result of some clutch Panther pitching and fielding.
Miles Johnson and Shaun Williams had one hit each for the Bulldogs. The Dogs' record now stands at 8-2.
Wednesday, April 16
HEATH - 20; LIBERTY UNION - 0
The Bulldogs bounced back in a big way, blanking the Lions behind Jason Tomlinson's strong 1-hit mound effort. Tomlinson yielded only a 3rd-inning infield hit, while striking out 5 and walking but one Lion hitter.
The Heath hitters pounded out 18 hits, led by home runs by Sean Spires, a 2-run, 2nd inning shot, and Tim Swank, a 3rd inning leadoff solo blast. Nine Bulldogs collected base hits for the Dogs. Some notable offensive efforts for the Dogs were:
Sean Spires: 4-4, 3 runs scored, 2-run HR, 5 RBI's.
Tim Swank: 2-4, 3 runs scored, solo HR, 3 RBI's.
Brandon Crabill: 3-4, 2 runs, 2B, 3 RBI's.
Josh Tomlinson: 2-3, 3 runs, 1 RBI.
Seth Carson: 2B, run scored, 2 RBI's.
Miles Johnson: 2-4, 2 runs, 2B.
Jason Tomlinson: 2-4, 2 runs, 2 RBI's.
Shaun Williams (1-3, RBI and 3 runs scored) and Daniel Pettit also added one hit apiece to the Bulldog attack.
The win moves the Bulldogs' season mark to 9-2, and ups their MSL record to 4-1.
Monday, April 21
HEATH - 9; LICKING HEIGHTS - 4
Tim Swank's huge 6th inning grand slam home run powered the Bulldogs to a key MSL win over the Hornets at Summit Station. The hot Licking Heights bats, coupled with some untimely Bulldog fielding woes kept the game in doubt until Swank's blast. Sean Spires added a single and a triple, and 3 runs scored to the Heath offensive attack, while Jason Tomlinson put the Dogs ahead for good in the 4th inning with a clutch, 2-out, 2-run double into the right field corner.
Josh Tomlinson and Shaun Williams each picked up 2 hits for Heath, with Williams' safeties accounting for 2 RBI's. Seth Carson accounted for the other Heath hit with a 4th inning single.
On the mound, Miles Johnson tossed his 5th win of the season against no losses, in relief of Jason Tomlinson. Miles didn't walk a batter, and struck out 7 Hornets in his 4 inning effort.
The important win moves the Dogs to 10-2 on the season, with a 5-1 mark in the MSL.
Tuesday, April 22
HEATH - 14; UTICA - 2
The Bulldogs scored 10 times in the second inning as they renewed an old rivalry by topping the Redskins in a five-inning affair. Sean Spires led the Dogs with 3 hits in 3 trips to the plate, while scoring 3 times and driving in 3 runs. Miles Johnson doubled and drove in 2 runs, Tim Swank had 2 hits and scored twice, Seth Carson had one hit and 4 RBI's, Zack Gemmell added a hit and an RBI, Derek Matthews collected one hit, and Shaun Williams accounted for a hit and and 2 RBI's in a well-rounded Heath attack.
Daniel Pettit picked up his second complete-game pitching victory of the year for the Dogs. He scattered 4 hits, gave up only one earned run, walked only two while striking out two to extend his season record to 2-0, with one save.
Heath's record now stands at 11-2 overall, and 5-1 in the MSL.
Wednesday, April 23
HEATH - 8; MILLERSPORT - 1
Jason Tomlinson's long 2-run home run to right field in the 4th inning was the key hit for the Bulldogs as they topped an improved Millersport club 8-1. The win enables the Dogs to end the first round of MSL play with a 6-1 record, and tied for the league lead. Sean Spires continued his hot hitting with a single and a double in 4 trips to the plate, scoring 4 runs and stealing 2 bases. Miles Johnson led the Dogs offensively with 4 hits in 4 at-bats, including a triple. Miles also scored twice and drove in 4 Bulldog runs. Winning pitcher Tim Swank aided his own cause with 3 hits in 4 appearances, and scored a run. Seth Carson and Shaun Williams each picked up a hit for the Dogs with Williams' single driving in the first Bulldog run in the first inning.
Swank upped his mound record to 2-1, spacing 4 hits while striking out 9 Laker hitters, and issuing no walks.
The win moves the Bulldogs' season mark to 12-2.
Thursday, April 24
HEATH - 9; GRANVILLE - 1
The Bulldogs avenged an earlier loss to the Blue Aces by pounding out 11 hits to support a strong mound effort by Jason Tomlinson. Leading the Dogs at the plate were Sean Spires (3 hits, 2 runs scored); Miles Johnson (double, triple, 2 RBI's, 2 runs scored); Jason Tomlinson (2 hits, 1 RBI); Sean Williams (2 hits); Nate Clark (1 hit, 2 RBI's); and Seth Carson (1 hit).
Tomlinson, in his strongest outing of the year, spaced 6 Granville hits, walked only 2, and struck out 5 in picking up his 3rd win of the season, against only one loss. The Bulldog defense gave him great support, turning two crucial double plays while committing only one error.
The important win moves the Bulldogs' MSL record to 7-1, while their overall season record improves to 13-2.
Saturday, April 26
RIDGEWOOD - 9; HEATH - 7
The Bulldogs got off to a sluggish start, and never recovered as they dropped the opener of their doubleheader with the Generals. The Dogs fell behind 3-0 early, but gave up only 4 earned runs for the entire contest.
The Bulldogs were led at the plate by Miles Johnson (4-5); Jason Tomlinson (2-5, solo home run, 1 RBI); Shaun Williams (2-2, double, 2 runs); Tim Swank (2-4, double, 2 RBI's); and Seth Carson (double, 1 run scored).
Daniel Pettit took the pitching loss for the Bulldogs, suffering his first setback of the season.
Saturday, April 26
HEATH - 19; RIDGEWOOD - 6
The Bulldogs bounced back in a big way to down the Generals in the nightcap of the twinbill.
Jason Tomlinson completed a huge day at the bat, slugging two mammoth 2-run home runs and picking up 4 RBI's for the Dogs. Other offensive standouts for Heath were Miles Johnson (3-3, 2 triples, 4 runs scored, 5 RBI's); Sean Spires (2-4, double); Shaun Williams (2-4, double, RBI0; Tim Swank (2-4, RBI); Matt Dotson (2-3, 3 RBI's).
Daniel Pettit picked up his 3rd pitching win of the season, in relief of Derek Matthews.
The win improves the Bulldogs' season record to 14-3, 7-1 in the MSL.
Monday, April 28
FISHER CATHOLIC - 9; HEATH - 6
Heath fell victim once again to unearned runs, making 4 costly errors to hand the Irish a win that knocked the Dogs from the top spot in the MSL.
Sean Spires doubled and singled in 4 trips to the plate, and Matt Dotson added 2 hits to lead the Dogs' offensively. Jason Tomlinson picked up one hit and 2 RBI's, and Seth Carson contributed an RBI single to aid the Heath cause.
Jason Tomlinson suffered his second mound loss of the season, although he yielded only 4 earned runs. He also struck out 6, while walking only 3. His pitching record for the season now stands at 3-2.
The Bulldogs saw their season mark slip to 14-4, 7-2 in the MSL.
Thursday, May 1
HEATH - 7; NEW ALBANY - 3
Matt Dotson's bases-loaded triple ignited a 6 run fourth inning for the Bulldogs as they earned a hard-fought MSL win over the Eagles. Jason Tomlinson led off the fourth with a triple, and rode home on a key 2-run single by Nate Clark, who later scored on Dotson's blast. Sean Spires drove home one Heath run with a sacrifice fly while Brandon Crabill also added one hit to the Bulldog offensive total.
Miles Johnson spaced 6 hit New Albany hits, walked 4 and struck out 6 as he won his 6th game of the season on the mound for the Dogs.
The win improved the Bulldogs' MSL record to 8-2, and their overall mark to 15-4.
Friday, May 2
HEATH - 5; BERNE UNION - 1
The Bulldogs toughed out an important MSL win over the Rockets in Sugar Grove. Jason Tomlinson won his 4th game of the season on the mound, giving up an unearned run, walking 4 and striking out 12 Berne Union hitters in a route-going performance for the Dogs.
Miles Johnson's 3 hits and 2 runs scored led the Bulldogs offensive effort. Sean Spires added an RBI hit, while Jason Tomlinson and Tim Swank also had a hit apiece for the Dogs, whose MSL mark improved to 9-2 with the win. The Bulldogs' overall record moves to 16-4, as they head into the final week of the regular season.
Monday, May 5
HEATH - 4; LIBERTY UNION - 3
The Bulldogs scratched out a tough win over the Lions, with Zack Gemmell scoring on a bases-loaded walk to Sean Spires with one out in the bottom of the 8th inning.
Miles Johnson won a tight pitcher's duel, going the distance to pick up his 7th win of the season against no losses. Miles walked only 1, struck out 6, and spaced 9 Lion hits as he pitched his way out of several dramatic LU scoring threats.
Shaun Williams led the Bulldog hitters, picking up a single, a double, and a walk in 3 official trips to the plate. He also scored a 4th-inning run for the Dogs. Miles Johnson aided his own cause, scoring Sean Spires with an RBI double in the 3rd. Nate Clark added an RBI triple which plated Williams, also in the 4th inning. Clark then scored on an RBI groundout by Brandon Crabill. Seth Carson, Matt Dotson, Tim Swank, and Sean Spires each picked up a hit for the Dogs.
The important win improved the Bulldogs' MSL record to 10-2, and their overall mark to 17-4.
Tuesday, May 6
NEWARK CATHOLIC - 13; HEATH - 0
The Green Wave got ahead early and never looked back as they downed the Bulldogs with a strong pitching effort, and an even stronger offensive attack. Heath was able to muster only 2 singles in the contest, one by Miles Johnson in the 1st inning, and the other by Sean Spires in the 3rd.
Daniel Pettit took the mound loss for the Dogs against the defending Div. IV state champs. His season record now stands at 3-2, with one save.
The Bulldogs season mark now reads 17-5 overall, 10-2 in the MSL.
Wednesday, May 7
HEATH - 9; LICKING HEIGHTS - 4
The Bulldogs banged out 12 hits to support the pitching of Jason Tomlinson and Miles Johnson to pick up a crucial MSL win over the Hornets.
Seth Carson led the Dogs' offense with a 3 for 3 effort, including 2 important RBI's and a run scored. Shaun Williams drove in the first two Bulldog runs in the first inning with one of his 2 hits. Shaun also scored a run, and stole 2 bases for the Dogs. Brandon Crabill had 2 hits and a big RBI for Heath, while Miles Johnson, Jason Tomlinson, Nate Clark and Matt Dotson each stroked one hit apiece. Heath's only extra-base hit of the night came on the opening pitch of the game, as Sean Spires doubled to the fence in left-centerfield. Spires also drove in a run for the Dogs, later in the game.
Jason Tomlinson won his 5th game of the season on the hill for the Bulldogs, with some clutch relief help from Miles Johnson, who entered the game in the 6th inning with two LH runners on, no outs, and promptly struck out the side. Miles struck out 4 of the 6 Hornet hitters he faced. Tomlinson gave up only 2 earned runs, and spaced 6 hits while striking out 4 LH batsmen to lead the Bulldogs to their 11th league win of the season against 2 losses, with one MSL contest left to play. Overall, Heath's record improves to 18-5.
Wednesday, May 14
HEATH - 7; MILLERSPORT - 1
The Heath Bulldogs captured a share of their 5th consecutive Mid-State League Cardinal Division baseball title with a 7-1 win over the Millersport Lakers, ending the league campaign with a 12-2 record.
Senior Jason Tomlinson tossed a masterful 1-hit, 11 strikeout gem, picking up his 6th MSL mound win of the season. He allowed only an infield hit in shutting down the Lakers.
Tomlinson also sparked the Bulldog offense, slugging a 2-run triple in the 3rd inning, and later scoring on an RBI single by DH Shaun Williams. Williams also added an RBI hit in the 5th for the Dogs. Brandon Crabill collected 2 hits and a run scored, and Matt Dotson picked up 2 hits, an RBI, and scored a run for Heath. Miles Johnson had a hit, an RBI, and 2 runs scored, while Nate Clark also contributed a hit to the Bulldog total.
The win moves the Bulldogs' 2003 overall record to 19-5.
Thursday, May 15
HEATH - 10; NEW ALBANY - 0
The Heath Bulldogs jumped out early on the Eagles in capturing their 5th consecutive sectional tournament title.
Miles Johnson dominated the Eagle hitters, yielding only a 3rd-inning bunt single while striking out 6 and walking none. The win was the 8th for Miles on the season, against no losses.
Miles also starred at the plate for the Dogs, picking up 3 hits, scoring 2 runs, while driving in a run. Shaun Williams also collected 3 hits, drove in 3 runs, and scored 2 for Heath. Tim Swank slammed 2 doubles, scored 2 runs, and had 4 big RBI's to aid the Bulldog cause. Nate Clark drove in 2 Bulldog runs with a perfect suicide squeeze bunt and a ground out. Sean Spires walked and scored twice, while Brandon Crabill and Matt Dotson each had a hit to complete the Bulldog total of 10 for the game. With the win, their 20th of the season, the Dogs achieve the second of their traditional season goals, and once again advance to the district tournament semifinals, to be held this year in Grove City.
Wednesday, May 21
HEATH - 3; BISHOP HARTLEY - 2
The Bulldogs kept alive their hopes for a 4th consecutive Central District title with a dramatic, come-from-behind 9-inning win over the Hartley Hawks.
Jason Tomlinson's game-winning RBI hit in the bottom of the 9th, scored Sean Spires, who had doubled with one out. Tomlinson also delivered the game-tying RBI with a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 7th, scoring pinch-runner Dan Pettit to send the contest into extra-innings. Pettit was running for Seth Carson who led off the 7th with a clutch base-hit. Sean Spires collected 2 singles for the Dogs, to go with his 9th-inning double. Brandon Crabill singled, tripled, and scored a run for Heath, while Miles Johnson, Tim Swank, and Carson each had a hit to round out the Bulldog attack.
Miles Johnson ran his mound record to a perfect 9-0, spacing 4 Hartley hits, striking out 4, while making many great pitches in clutch situations for the Bulldogs.
The Bulldog win was their 21st on the season, and moves them into their 4th straight district tournament final at Grove City, where they will face #1-seeded Columbus Academy.
Friday, May 23
COLUMBUS ACADEMY - 4; HEATH - 2
The Bulldogs search for their 4th consecutive Central District baseball title fell short with a tough loss to #1 seeded Columbus Academy.
The Dogs hit the ball hard all day, but often right at the CA defenders. Sean Spires led the Bulldog offense with 2 triples, a run scored, and he drove in the other run with a 7th-inning sacrifice fly. Miles Johnson's 6th-inning RBI single drove in Spires, who had tripled to lead off the inning, and was the only other Heath hit. Jason Tomlinson was the tough-luck loser on the mound for the Dogs. He gave up only 2 hits after the 2nd inning, walked none and struck out 5 CA hitters. Jason finished the season with a 6-3 record.
The loss ended an impressive season for the Bulldogs, with 21 wins and only 6 setbacks.
Sunday, May 25
CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE BULLDOG CHAMPIONS:
TEAM:
Mid-State League Cardinal Division Champions (12-2)
Sectional Champions
MIZUNO ALL-OHIO:
Miles Johnson
MID-STATE LEAGUE CARDINAL DIVISION PLAYER OF THE YEAR:
Miles Johnson
All-MID STATE LEAGUE:
(1st team):
Miles Johnson
Jason Tomlinson
Sean Spires
(2nd team):
Tim Swank
Shaun Williams
CENTRAL DISTRICT ALL-STAR TEAM:
(1st team):
Miles Johnson
(2nd team):
Sean Spires
Jason Tomlinson
Wednesday, March 31
NEWARK CATHOLIC - 11; HEATH - 4
The Bulldogs dropped the 2004 season opener to the two-time defending Div. IV state champions, struggling in the field by committing 6 costly errors. The Dogs jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the third inning on a run-scoring triple by Sean Spires, driving home Corey Babcock who had singled to open the inning. Spires then scored on a Brandon Shannon groundout, and an RBI double by Josh Conley completed the scoring for the inning. The Bulldogs only other hit was a single by Matt Dotson in the 5th. Dan Pettit tossed three strong innings, yielding only 4 earned runs, but took the mound loss for the Dogs.
Saturday, April 3
JOHNSTOWN - 11; HEATH - 8
The Bulldogs self-destructed, giving the Johnnies 7 runs on walks and errors in falling to an 0-2 mark on the season. The Dogs climbed ahead on several occasions, only to let the Johnnies back into the game with lapses on the mound and in the field, as well as running themselves out of several key scores with poor baserunning. Sean Spires picked up 4 hits, including 2 doubles for the Dogs. Matt Dotson also doubled while picking up 2 hits for Heath, and Brandon Shannon and Derek Matthews added 2 hits each to the Bulldog offense.
Monday, April 5
HEATH - 6; GRANVILLE - 5
Daniel Pettit led the Bulldogs on the mound and at the plate to an important MSL-OHIO victory over the Blue Aces. He collected 3 hits in 4 trips to the plate, including a game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the 7th inning driving home Matt Dotson, who had walked to open the inning. Pettit also scored 2 runs for the Dogs. In hurling a complete game victory, he walked only three, while striking out 6 to pick up his first victory of the season. Sean Spires added to the Bulldog offense with an RBI single, and Josh Conley drove home an important Bulldog run with a long sacrifice fly. Jay Jones pounded out a long double, the Bulldogs' only extra base hit. Brandon Shannon and Matt Dotson collected the other two Heath hits. The important win improves the Bulldog season mark to 1-2; while starting the MSL season at 1-0.
Tuesday, April 6
HEATH - 13; UTICA - 3
The Bulldogs erupted for 14 hits as they downed the Redskins in a big non-league contest. Jason Conley drove in 4 runs with 3 hits, including a double and a long 3-run home run in the 5th inning. Brandon Shannon also collected 3 hits for the Dogs, including a double and an RBI. Nate Clark doubled and picked up two hits, while Matt Dotson was the other Bulldog hitter to have 2 hits.
Derek Matthews picked up his first mound win of the season with 4+ innings of strong work, and was relieved by Nate Clark after injuring his hand in the 5th inning. Nate limited the Redskins to one run the rest of the way.
The win evens the Bulldogs record at 2-2 for the season.
Wednesday, April 7
HEATH - 8; LICKING VALLEY - 7
The Bulldogs won their second MSL-Ohio game of the season, with a huge comeback victory over the rival Panthers. After falling behind 7-0 after 3 innings, the Bulldog bats came alive, scoring 2 runs in the sixth inning, and adding 6 more in the seventh.
Nate Clark had a big night for the Dogs, pounding out 3 hits, including 2 doubles, the last of which drove in the tying run in the seventh inning. Clark then scored the winning run on a clutch RBI single by Brandon Walsh. Clark's 3 hits accounted for 3 Bulldog RBI's. Sean Spires picked up 2 hits, including a crucial seventh inning double, while Jay Jones also added a pair of hits to the Heath offense. Daniel Pettit also added a hit to the Heath attack.
Brandon Schumacher picked up his first varsity mound win, in relief of Josh Conley, holding the Panthers scorless in a 1-inning appearance.
The important win improves the Dogs season record to 3-2; while moving their MSL mark to 2-0.
Thursday, April 8
LAKEWOOD - 11; HEATH - 1
Nine errors and seven unearned runs destroyed any chances the Bulldogs had for an upset of a solid Lakewood Lancer ball club. The Dogs struggled in the field and at the plate, collecting only a single each by Daniel Pettit and Matt Dotson. Sean Spires scored the only Bulldog run, and also suffered the mound setback. The Dogs end the week with a 3-3 overall mark, while showing a 2-1 MSL-Ohio League mark.
Wednesday, April 14
HEATH - 11; NEW ALBANY - 6
Matt Dotson's booming grand-slam home run in the bottom of the sixth inning gave the Bulldogs enough insurance runs to down the Eagles in a wild MSL-Ohio contest at Heath. Sean Spires slugged a two-run homer in the 4th for the Dogs, and added another hit for 3 RBI's. Nate Clark, and Daniel Pettit added 2 hits apiece to the Bulldog offense. Brandon Walsh pounded out a triple for Heath's only other extra-base hit.
Daniel Pettit went the distance to up his MSL record to 2-0, and overall mound record to 2-1.
The win extends the Bulldogs' MSL record to 3-1, and overall mark to 4-3.
BEXLEY - 9; HEATH - 6
Rule #1 of winning: Don't beat yourself.
Eight walks, 1 hit batter, 7 errors, 5 unearned runs given up, and 14 runners left on base by the Bulldogs tell the tale for this game. The Dogs fall to 4-4 on the season, 3-2 in the MSL.
Monday, April 19
COLUMBUS ACADEMY - 2; HEATH - 0
The Bulldogs played a solid game behind the tough pitching of Daniel Pettit, but fell to the defending OHSAA state runner-up, 2-0. The Dogs could manage only singles by Pettit, and Corey Babcock, and were never able to mount a serious scoring threat against the Vikings' tough lefthander, David Quick. Pettit walked only 2, and struck out 1 CA hitter, and was backed by a stellar Bulldog defensive effort. The loss evens the Bulldogs MSL record at 3-3, while their overall mark dips to 4-5.
Friday, April 23
LICKING VALLEY - 4; HEATH - 2
The Bulldogs collected 10 hits, but stranded 9 baserunners, and committed 5 errors in the field, as they fell to the Panthers in an MSL-Ohio contest. Sean Spires and Brandon Walsh each collected 2 hits to lead the Heath offense. The Dogs fall to 4-6 overall, and to 3-4 in the MSL.
Saturday, April 24
RIDGEWOOD - 4; HEATH - 0 (Game 1)
The Dogs were able to muster only 4 hits against the Generals as they were shut out in the opener. Sean Spires' 2 hits once again led the Heath offense. Brandon Schumacher yielded only 6 hits against the state-ranked Ridgewood club. The Dogs drop to 4-7; 3-4 on the season.
Saturday, April 24
RIDGEWOOD - 3; HEATH - 2 (Game 2)
The Bulldogs gave up 3 unearned runs on 4 costly errors as they fell in game 2 against the Generals. Bulldog pitchers Derek Matthews and Josh Conley gave up only 3 hits with some clutch pitching. The Dogs picked up 7 hits from 7 different players, but were unable to put together any serious threats. The loss drops the Bulldogs to 4-8 for the season.
Monday, April 26
LAKEWOOD - 11; HEATH - 4
The the top-ranked D-II Lakewood Lancers, scored early and often as they downed the Bulldogs for the second time this season. Jay Jones' first inning 2-run home run, and Sean Spires' RBI double were the bright spots for the Heath offense. With the loss, the Bulldogs fall to 4-9 overall, and 3-5 in the MSL-Ohio.
Wednesday, April 28
BEXLEY - 10; HEATH - 0
Seven unearned runs allowed, 8 errors, and only one hit by the Bulldogs add up to disaster again they drop their seventh in a row. 4-10 overall; 3-6 in the MSL.
Thursday, April 29
HEATH - 14; GRANVILLE - 8
The Bulldog bats came alive to pound out 14 hits, 7 for extra bases in an important MSL win over the Blue Aces. The Dogs slammed 3 home runs, a 3-run shot by Daniel Pettit in a big first inning rally, and solo shots by Matt Dotson and Sean Spires in the 5th inning. Jay Jones had a big day at the plate for the Dogs, with 3 hits including 2 doubles, 4 RBI's, and 4 runs scored. Nate Clark added 2 hits, including a double and 3 RBI's. Brandon Shannon and Andrew Baughman also added 2 hits apiece to the Bulldog attack.
Saturday, May 1
WHITEHALL - 14; HEATH - 4
Ten walks and 5 errors by the Bulldogs dug a hole that they never got out of. The Rams also pounded out 11 hits in the MSL-Ohio win. Brandon Shannon's 5th inning triple, followed by Brandon Walsh's booming home run were the highlights of the Heath offense. The loss sends the Dogs overall record to 5-11, and drops their MSL mark to 4-7.
Saturday, May 1
LONDON - 5; HEATH - 1
The Bulldogs squandered a solid pitching effort by Derek Matthews by committing too many physical and mental errors as they fell to the Red Raiders in the second game of a 3-way double header at Whitehall. Brandon Shannon and Matt Dotson each picked up 2 hits to pace the Heath offense. Dotson's 3rd inning double was the Bulldogs' only extra-base hit.
Season record: 5-12
HEATH - 6; WHITEHALL - 2
The Bulldogs returned home to score a huge MSL win over a strong Whitehall Rams ball club. Daniel Pettit led the Dogs on the mound, striking out 3 Ram hitters, and issuing no walks, while scattering 5 hits. Nate Clark collected 2 hits and a walk, and Sean Spires slugged a big 2-run 4th inning home run to lead the Dogs on offense. Brandon Shannon, Andrew Baughman, and Matt Dotson each added a hit to the Bulldog total of 7.
The win moves the Bulldog baseball season mark to 6-12, while upping the MSL total to 5-7.
Tuesday, May 4
NEW ALBANY - 16; HEATH - 4
The Bulldogs suffer another disastrous night of walks and errors as they fall to the Eagles at New Albany. 11 walks and 3 errors accounted for 12 runs for New Albany, who also added 10 hits to their offensive totals. Heath was able to manage only 2 hits off of Eagle pitching, singles by Nate Clark and Josh Conley.
Heath falls to 6-13; 5-8 on the season.
Wednesday, May 5
COLUMBUS ACADEMY - 12; HEATH - 3
The Bulldogs couldn't quiet the Viking bats as Academy pounded out 14 hits and swept the two teams' MSL season series. The Dogs added to their misery with 7 errors, which resulted in 5 unearned runs for Academy.
Sean Spires led the Heath offense with 2 doubles and 2 runs scored, Andrew Baughman added 2 hits, and Brandon Shannon contributed an RBI triple to the Bulldogs' cause. Brandon Walsh's RBI single was the Bulldogs only other hit.
The loss ends the Bulldogs' MSL-Ohio season at 5 wins and 9 losses, while their overall mark slips to 6-14.
Saturday, May 8
NEWARK CATHOLIC - 12; HEATH - 1 (Game 1)
The Bulldogs pounded out 9 hits, but were able to manage only one run off of Green Wave pitchers as they dropped game one of a regular season-ending doubleheader. Sean Spires, Brandon Shannon, and Daniel Pettit each collected two hits, with Shannon's first-inning double being Heath's only extra-base hit. Brandon Walsh, Josh Conley, and Matt Dotson had one hit apiece to account for the other Bulldog hits. NC's potent bats, and the Dogs' continuing fielding struggles led to too many easy runs for the Bulldogs to overcome.
The setback drops the Bulldogs' overall record to 6-15.
Saturday, May 8
NEWARK CATHOLIC - 10; HEATH - 8 (Game 2)
Heath led early, fell behind, staged a dramatic 7th-inning comeback, but once again fell short as they dropped their final non-league game of the season to the Green Wave by a 10-8 score. The game ended with the bases loaded with Bulldogs, but they were unable to find a timely hit to drive them in. Derek Matthews and Brandon Schumacher each had two hits for Heath in two trips to the plate. Both of Schumacher's hits were RBI doubles. Seven other Bulldogs hitters added at least one hit to the total of eleven that the Dogs banged out. Matt Dotson pounded out an RBI double for the Heath's only other extra-base hit. Brandon Shannon had 2 RBI's for the Dogs, while other runs were driven in by Sean Spires and Brandon Walsh. Four unearned runs that the Bulldogs gave up early to the Green Wave came back to haunt them when the late-inning rally left Heath short once again.
The Bulldogs record now stands at 6-16, as they enter the "second season", facing Marion Elgin in the sectional tournament on May 10.
Monday, May 10
ELGIN - 4; HEATH - 2 (Sectional tournament)
Five Bulldog errors led to 3 unearned runs, which put the Bulldogs in a hole that they were never able to get out of, as they made their earliest tournament exit in recent years, falling to the Comets from Marion County, 4-2. Brandon Shannon led the Bulldogs at the plate with a 2 for 4 performance, which included an RBI double in the 7th inning. Sean Spires and Nathaniel Clark each added a hit to the Heath total of 5, and Andrew Baughman contributed the other, a booming leadoff home run in the 3rd inning to get the Dogs on the board.
Daniel Pettit tossed a 4 hitter for Heath, but took the tough-luck loss on the mound.
The Dogs finish the season at 6-17 overall, 5-9 in the MSL-Ohio.
Tuesday, May 18
CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE HONORED BULLDOGS :
ALL MSL-OHIO: Sean Spires (1st team)
Daniel Pettit (Honorable mention)
ALL CENTRAL DISTRICT: Sean Spires (2nd team)
HEATH BULLDOG TEAM AWARDS:
"ACE" AWARD (Most pitching victories): Daniel Pettit (3)
Batting Champion: Sean Spires (.375)
"Big Stick" (top offensive player) Award: Sean Spires
"Most Improved Player" Award: Brandon Shannon
"Gold Glove" Outfield: Matt Dotson
"Gold Glove" Infield: Brandon Walsh
"Scholar Athlete": Matt Dotson
"Bulldog" Award: Daniel Pettit
"Sportsmanship" Award: Pat Jackson
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