University vs Wapakoneta baseball: Preview capsule for Division III state semifinal
University vs. Wapakoneta
What: Division III state semifinal
When: 1 p.m., June 13
Where: Canal Park, 300 S Main St., Akron
Records: University 26-6, Wapakoneta 22-5
University's path: Defeated Glenville, 20-2, def. Harvey, 10-0, def. Twinsburg, 4-0, def. Padua, 8-5, def. CVCA, 2-0
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Wapakoneta's path: Defeated Celina, 1-0, def. Norwalk, 4-0, def. Columbiana, 3-0, def. Akron SVSM, 8-4, def. Toledo St. Francis de Sales, 6-5
On Deck: The winner will play the winner of Licking Valley and Badin for the D-III state championship at 1 p.m., June 14 at Canal Park.
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For the Record: Outside of a five-run inning against Padua, University's pitching has been lights-out. Three shutouts by Aaron Moss, Slater Scholaf and Crew Bellan lead the way. But the Preppers aren't a one-trick team, as displayed in the regional round. University has power from players including Tucker Greer and Deacon Nelson to take anything left over the middle of the plate deep. Or the Preppers can play small ball with Jack Nelson and James Bucci bringing in runs on line drives against CVCA. But it all hinges on the pitching and experience of the team's seniors, like Moss and Greer, who have played varsity since their freshman campaigns. Two more wins and the seniors bring home their first baseball state championship in school history. … Wapakoneta had a close call in its regional semifinal, holding off a three-run seventh inning by Toledo St. Francis de Sales. It has three strong pitchers in Grant Jolley, Drew Bailey and Daron Houser. Wapakoneta also brings strong bats with Bailey having a triple and two runs against Akron SVSM, plus four more driving in runs against the Irish. Against St. Francis de Sales, Jarrett Mullen hit a home run in the fourth that put the game out of reach. Wapakoneta has state runner-up finishes in 2012 and 2018 and is also seeking its first state championship.
Hercik's pick: University
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