Oak Grove Park, Centerville Ohio, 6-13-19 

The Boars returned from the 2 week layoff and unleashed a Offensive barrage, that saw 14 hitters go to the plate and score 8 runs in the first inning. Boars second baseman Markus Hall pulled a lead off walk but was gunned down by catcher Difono Arnold trying to take 3rd base.  Sully Minner scored the Boars first run, and Hall after a redeeming single in his 2nd at bat of the inning, which drove  in a run, then scored the last run of the first inning.

It turns out that that would be all Sully Minner would need as he retired the Indians hitters, in both the 1st and 2nd innings, striking out the final 2 batters in the 2nd. The Boars then continued and added 4 more runs in the 2nd, to pull out to a 12 to 0 lead, Starting with another RBI double from Greg Pfeiffer his 2nd on the day with 3 RBIs.  Markus Hall cleared the bases with sharp hit drive just past the Center fielder Alan Dotson's glove, as he made the diving attempt, but Hall was already headed to 3rd, for his 2nd triple on the year. Hall scored when Sully Minner hit into a F/C but collected the RBI his 1st on the day.  

In the 3rd the first blemish showed itself on Minners pitching a BB was issued to the Indians pitcher, and after a single by Dotson advanced him to 2nd. Indians skipper Mike Golding hit a sharp shot to 3rd base,  which allowed Boars rookie 3rd baseman Brian Erbe to double off Avery, and throw Golding out at first for the 5-U-5-3 double play.   But the big bat of Mookie Holmes  ripped a triple to right field scoring Dotson and allowing the Indians first run.

Gary North led off the Boars 3rd with a single,  and Greg Pfeiffer swinging a very hot bat on the day,  reached on an error to load the bases. Just signed new rookie Conner Morris collected an RBI on a FC, And the Boars were back up by 12. 

The Indians went down in the 4th uneventful,  while the Boars added 4 more to pad the lead for their veteran pitcher.  Sully Minner took a lead off double and scored off Colin Minners single ironically giving him his 2nd RBI, as the Minners continue to keep pace with each other. C. Minner  went to 3rd on a double by Gary North, who were both brought in by Brian Erbe's Double along with his 2 RBI's. Erbe scored on Greg Pfeiffer's 3rd hit on the day and collected his 4th RBI on the day.  As the Boars lead increased to 17 to 1.

Greg Pfeiffer came on in relief and had some struggles before settling down. After hitting the first batter and giving up a hit to lead off hitter Alan Dotson, Peiffer, struck out Golding and but then gave up a walk.  A fly out to center allowed another run to score and then back to back hits scored another run. Pfeiffer then struck out the last batter for his 2nd on the day.  The score had gone to the Boars 17 and the Indians 5.

The Boars came up with the top of the order up, Markus Hall led off with a double, leaving him just a homer short of the cycle, Minner hit a single, and collected his 2nd RBI on the day.  Jimmy Herold hit a double which scored Minner, after back to back walks loaded the bases, Brian Erbe was hit by a pitch ending the game at 20 to 5.

Brian Erbe takes Boars Defensive Player of the Game, for 3- Assist and 1 PO with the 5-U+5-3 double play.

Markus Hall Takes Boars Offensive player of the Game, going  3 for 4, with a single, a Double and a Triple 1- BB, 3 runs scored.

Greg Pfeiffer takes the honorabl Mention this week going 3 for 4 with, 2- Doubles, 2, Runs and 4-RBI's 

The Boars are off for Fathers day weekend and want to wish all Fathers the best day with their families. The Boars return to action on 6/23/2019 at Middletown Madison against the Redlegs in a DH starting at 1:00 pm. Come out and see the Boars and the Redlegs.  

Centerville High School, Centerville Ohio May 19, 2019

The Boars looked to improve on the hot start they have had in 2019 by visiting both the Knights in game 1, and the Machine in game 2, at Centerville High School.

The Boars jumped out early on the Knights and led 3 to 1 after one inning. The Boars added 4 runs in the 3rd and 4 runs in the 4th with back to back home runs from Rookie 3rd baseman, Colin Minner and 2nd year Boars veteran, Gary North. At the end of 4 complete the Boars lead was 11 to 1. 

The Knights added 1 run in the 5th and 3 in the 7th but could not close up any more as the stout Boars defense held strong. 

Dave Pruim went 6 2/3 Innings for the win allowing 3 hits, 4, runs, 2 earned 2 BB and 12 K's.

Offensive highlights include

Sean Johnson, 3 SB. 

Sully Minner and Sean Johnson went, 3 for 5

Sully Minner, Colin Minner, each had1 - 2B, Steven Zimmeman had 2, 2B.

Gary North and Colin Minner each had Home Runs.

RBIs

Sully Minner and Gary North, had 2 each,  Steven Zimmerman had 3, Colin Minner had 4.

Defensive Player of the game was Sully Minner with 6 PO's and 1 assist.

While Offensive player of the game went to Colin Minner 2 for 4 with a 2B, HR and 4 RBI's 

In the late game the Machine came calling on the visiting Boars, and brought their new pitcher who was able to keep Boars hitters baffled in both the 1st and 2nd innings, But the 3rd inning brought the top of the order back up and the 2nd time through, proved problematic for the rookie pitcher. The Boars managed 5 runs in the 3rd, 1 in the 4th and 1 in 5th to lead 7 to 3.

The Machine countered in the home half of the 5th with 6 runs led by Paul Wilson in his return to the Machine lineup. The Machine  subsequently took a 2 run lead. Which was short lived in the top of the 6th as Gary North hit a ball to the gap that rolled to the wall, pulling into 3rd standing but when a throw went off the mark allowed North to go home. Not to be outdone Markus Hall blasted a ball to the gap in right center that also went to the wall, Hall dug to 3rd and again the off mark throw allowed Hall to go Home with back to triples and runs. The Boars had reclaimed the lead and put up 8 runs to lead by 6 , 15 to 9.

The Machine did not score in the 6th, but added 1 in the 7th to close to within 5, 15 to 10.

But the Boars were not done in the 8th, led by the new Pitcher of record  Steven Zimmerman and the Rookie Colin Minner, Zimmerman singled and Minner blasted his 2nd Home Run in as many games on the day. The Boars added 4 in the 8th, and 6 in the 9th to put 25 runs on, The Machine added 3 in the 9th but it was not enough as 2nd baseman Markus Hall took the last relay to end the game. Boars win 25 to 13. 

Gary North Started the game and went 4 1/3 7 earned runs 7, K's  while Rookie Steven Zimmerman collects the win going 4 innings with 3, K's 2 earned.

Defensive Player of the game goes to Matt Seibert SS, 7, Assist 2, PO.

Other highlights include

Markus Hall was 4 for 4 while Steven Zimmerman was 3 for 4,           Sean Johnson and Dave Pruim had Stolen Bases

RBI's 

Gary North and Greg Pfeiffer had 1, Steven Zimmerman and Jimmy Herold had 2, David Pruim had 3, Sully Minner and Markus Hall had 4 while Rookie Colin Minner had 6

Triples Both Markus Hall and Gary North had triples stand up with throws off mark could have gone inside the park but was 3B.

Colin Minner went for a Home Run and a triple away from the cycle.

Offensive Player goes to Colin Minner going 5 for 5, single,  2 doubles, HR, 6 RBI's, HBP. 

Boars next game is Tuesday May 28th at 7:00 pm as they return to Oak Grove Park in Centerville Ohio  

Bellbrook High School, Eagle Field. April 28,2019

Bellbrook, Ohio. 

The Wild Boars quest to remain unbeaten in 2019 came to a halt on Sunday as the Boars took on the last seasons defending Champions and fell 4 to 2.Jeff Beall tossed 8 innings on way to his 2nd win on the season while, Nick Bozman fresh from the Normal Cornbelters in 2018 picked up the save.

The Boars managed to keep the Slammers off the board in the 1st after Slammers 2nd baseman Tanner Lilly hit a single, reached 3rd on a throwing mistake,  but when he tried to come home on a F/C from Dean Grandfield, Boars 3rd baseman thew a strike to catcher Gary North who tagged Lilly out Grandfield reached on the F/C, The Boars where unable to push across the runs needed to take down the Slammers though they had chances, 2nd year player Tyler Pennington #00 hit a double in his first at bat in 2019 but was stranded at 3rd in the 3rd inning.

Again the Boars were poised to score in the 5th, after Pennington drew a base on balls, And Boars 2nd baseman Markus Hall, hit a single and rookie Matt Seibert, got his first single and with bases loaded the Boars looked to get a couple runs but came up short again.

In the 7th the Boars pushed a run across after Pennington walked his 2nd on the day. Hall walked and rookie Sean Johnson hit the gap with a double, Pennington scored to break up the shutout, while Hall who had to hold just enough wound up at 3rd. Slammers lead was now 3 to 1.

The Boars 2nd run came off a couple more hits from the rookie class of 2019, Steven Zimmerman got his first hit while rookie starting pitcher, Sid Srinivasan picked up another hit and an RBI on the year scoring Zimmerman. 

After giving back 1 run to make the final score, Slammers 4 and the Boars 2,  the loss puts the Boars at 500 on the Year. Pitcher Sid Srinivasan pitched 8 strong innings allowing 4 runs, 2 earned, on 5 hits 6 K's and is turning out to be a workhorse on the mound for the team. Gary North came out in the 9th to face 5 batters and getting 1 strike out.

Boars Rookie Shortstop Matt Seibert picks up his first Boars Player of the game Seibert recorded 1 P/O and 5 assist.

Boars Offensive Player of the Game came down to 2 between Pennington and Johnson but the Stolen base put him up. Sean Johnson was 2-5 with a double, 1 RBI, 1 S/B.

The Boars head to Howell Field in Dayton to face the Knights on Sunday May 5th in a Double Header come out and see the Boars and the Knights.