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Game 2

Game two of the GLSCL Championship Series between the Lima Locos and the Grand Lake Mariners finally got underway after rain postponed Saturday's contest until Sunday. Lima needed just one win to claim the championship, while Grand Lake had to win both games to defend its title.

Thomson Keppel got the start for the Locos, while Taylor Seay took the mound for the Mariners.

Grand Lake struck first in the opening inning after drawing two walks and advancing runners to the corners. A sacrifice fly plated the game's first run. The Mariners added another in the second when a walk and a double down the line made it 2-0.

Lima answered in the third. After two singles, Grant McGuire delivered an RBI single to get the Locos on the board. Shane Miranda and Gabe Gonzalez followed with back-to-back RBI singles to give Lima a 3-2 lead. Braylon Cordonnier then broke the game open with a three-run home run, extending the Locos' advantage to 6-2.

The Mariners responded immediately in the bottom half of the inning. A single, walk and another single scored one before Lima recorded an out. Back-to-back hit batters forced in another pair of runs, and an error on a fielder's choice tied the game before a passed ball capped a five-run inning, putting Grand Lake back in front 7-6.

The Locos evened the score in the fourth when Tyler VanSumeren doubled and later scored on a Cameron Owens single. However, the Mariners answered with another explosive inning. A double with two runners aboard drove in two runs before a three-run home run highlighted another five-run frame, extending the lead to 13-7.

Lima's final run came in the seventh when Gabe Gonzalez launched a solo home run, but the comeback fell short as Grand Lake claimed game two, 13-8, forcing a winner-take-all game three.

Game 3

The decisive game three of the GLSCL Championship Series featured the Lima Locos and Grand Lake Mariners with the championship on the line. Grant Jolly started for Lima, while Cournell Bennett McCoy took the ball for Grand Lake.

The Mariners carried the momentum from game two into the finale, scoring three runs in the first inning. A walk, double and wild pitch accounted for the first run before a two-run home run gave Grand Lake an early 3-0 lead.

Lima answered with a run after Shane Miranda, Gabe Gonzalez and Desmond Francis strung together three consecutive singles.

Grand Lake extended its lead in the fourth with a leadoff solo home run, then added two more on a two-out double with runners on base to make it 6-1.

The Locos began to chip away in the fifth after loading the bases. Cameron Greene drew a walk to force in a run, and in the sixth Braylon Cordonnier crushed a two-run home run to cut the deficit to 6-4.

The Mariners responded once again in the seventh, using a three-run home run to regain control and push the lead to 9-4.

Lima made one last push in the ninth. Tyler VanSumeren walked before Elijah Buffaloe singled him home. Grant McGuire followed with another RBI single to score Buffaloe and cut the deficit to 9-6, but the Mariners recorded the final out to secure the victory.

Grand Lake defeated Lima 9-6 to capture the 2026 GLSCL Championship. The Locos finished a record-breaking season that included a franchise-best 31 regular-season wins and a North Division title, but ultimately came up just short of repeating as league champions.

Article by Isaac Morrison

The GLSCL Championship Series got underway as the league's top two teams faced off with the Grand Lake Mariners traveling to take on the Lima Locos. Taylor Echols got the start for Lima, while Tanner Wendel took the mound for Grand Lake.

The Mariners struck first after loading the bases with one out in the opening inning. A sacrifice fly brought home the first run of the game before Echols worked out of the jam by recording the final two outs. Grand Lake took an early 1-0 lead.

The Locos answered in the bottom of the third when Cameron Greene launched a two-run home run to give Lima its first lead of the night.

Lima added to its advantage in the fourth after putting runners on first and second. Tyler VanSumeren laid down a bunt that resulted in a throwing error, allowing both runners to score while he advanced to third. The Locos later loaded the bases with one out before Grant McGuire lifted a sacrifice fly, extending Lima's lead to 5-1.

The Mariners got one run back in the sixth after putting runners on first and second with two outs. A single off the wall scored one, but the runner was thrown out trying to stretch the hit into a double, ending the inning.

The rest of the game turned into a pitchers' duel as both teams stranded runners and each pitching staff worked out of key situations.

The Locos held on for a 5-2 victory to take game one of the GLSCL Championship Series and win their final home game of the season. Lima will have the opportunity to clinch the championship on the road in game two against the Mariners.

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It was a decisive game three between the Lima Locos and the Muskegon Clippers with a trip to the GLSCL Championship Series on the line. Michael Strickland got the start for Lima, while AJ Park took the mound for Muskegon.

The Locos jumped out to a quick lead in the first after Cameron Greene drew a walk and came around to score on a Grant McGuire double down the left field line. Lima added another later in the inning when Shane Miranda singled to bring home McGuire.

The Locos extended their lead in the second after Cameron Owens tripled and scored on an Elijah Buffaloe groundout. Lima added another run in the third when Gabe Gonzalez walked and advanced to third on a Braylon Cordonnier single. The Locos then executed a double steal, allowing Gonzalez to score and push the lead to 4-0.

The Clippers began to chip away in the fourth after putting two runners on base. An error allowed one run to score, cutting Lima's lead to 4-1.

The Locos answered with a huge bottom of the fourth. Lima loaded the bases with no outs before Cameron Greene singled to right field to drive in a run. Grant McGuire followed by drawing a four-pitch walk to force in another, and Gabe Gonzalez did the same five pitches later to make it 7-1. Muskegon's pitching staff continued to struggle as Braylon Cordonnier worked another four-pitch walk to bring home a run. Tyler VanSumeren followed with yet another bases-loaded walk before Cameron Owens beat out an infield single to score the sixth run of the inning, giving the Locos a commanding 10-1 lead.

The Clippers refused to go away, hitting a two-run home run in the fifth to trim the deficit to 10-3.

Muskegon continued to rally in the sixth after an error allowed one run to score. A single up the middle later in the inning drove in two more, cutting Lima's lead to 10-6.

The Clippers would get no closer as the Locos held on for a 10-6 victory, clinching the North Division Championship and advancing to the GLSCL Championship Series. Lima will host the Grand Lake Mariners in game one of the best-of-three championship series.

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Game two of the North Division Championship Series shifted to Simmons Field as the Lima Locos looked to keep their season alive against the Muskegon Clippers. Adam Guillet got the start for Lima, while Zander Wills took the mound for Muskegon.

The Locos struck first in the opening inning after loading the bases with a single, a walk, and an error. Grant McGuire drove in the game's first run with a fielder's choice before Shane Miranda added another with a groundout, giving Lima a 2-0 lead.

The Clippers answered in the third after a leadoff double came around to score on a one-out triple, cutting the Locos' lead to 2-1.

Lima extended its advantage in the fourth after putting runners on second and third with no outs. Cameron Owens reached on an error by the shortstop, allowing Parker Dastou to score. Cameron Greene followed with a single to load the bases before Grant McGuire was hit by a pitch, forcing in another run. Shane Miranda then lifted a sacrifice fly to center field, stretching the Locos' lead to 5-1.

The Locos added to their lead in the sixth when Cameron Owens singled and stole second before Elijah Buffaloe drove him home with an RBI single. Later in the inning, Shane Miranda continued his big night by lining a double off the wall to score another run, extending Lima's lead to 7-1.

Lima put the game away in the eighth. With runners on second and third, Shane Miranda came through once again, dropping a bloop single into the outfield to drive in both runners and make it 9-1.

The Locos kept their season alive with a 9-1 victory over the Clippers, forcing a winner-take-all game three in the North Division Championship Series. Lima will be back at Simmons Field tonight with a trip to the GLSCL Championship Series on the line.

Article by Isaac Morrison

Game one of the GLSCL North Division Championship Series got underway as the Lima Locos took on the Muskegon Clippers. Grant Jolly got the start for Lima, while Andrew Pohlmann took the mound for Muskegon.

The Locos came out to a fast start after putting runners on first and second before a Clippers error allowed both runners to score, giving Lima a 2-0 lead in the first inning. The Locos added another in the second after Cameron Owens lifted a sacrifice fly to score Braylon Cordonnier.

The Clippers answered in a big way in the bottom of the second. Muskegon loaded the bases with no outs before a walk and a single plated two runs. A two-run double added to the rally before a wild pitch brought home two runs. An error and a single scored two more, and a bases-loaded walk capped off the nine-run inning as the Clippers surged ahead 9-3.

Muskegon continued to build its lead over the next two innings. A three-run home run highlighted the third, and in the fourth the Clippers loaded the bases again, scoring once on a walk before adding two more on a pair of sacrifice flies to make it 15-3.

The Locos got one back in the fifth when Elijah Buffaloe launched a solo home run. The Clippers responded with solo home runs in each of the next two innings to extend their advantage to 17-4.

Lima added one final run after loading the bases, with Buffaloe scoring on a wild pitch, but the deficit proved too much to overcome.

The Locos fell to the Clippers 17-5 in game one of the North Division Championship Series. Lima will look to even the series tonight at Simmons Field, with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Facing elimination, the Locos will need a win to force a decisive game three.

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The Locos were back on the road to finish the regular season against the Flag City Sluggers. Thomson Keppel got the start for Lima, while Braylon Sheefel took the mound for Flag City.

The Locos struck first in the opening inning after Cameron Greene singled and Grant McGuire drew a walk. Shane Miranda brought home the game's first run with a single to right field. The Sluggers responded in the bottom half of the inning in similar fashion as a walk and a single put runners on base before another single drove in the tying run, evening the score at 1-1.

Lima regained the lead in the third after Elijah Buffaloe walked and worked his way to third base. Shane Miranda lifted a sacrifice fly to center field, scoring Buffaloe and picking up his second RBI of the game. The lead was short-lived, however, as the Sluggers answered in the bottom of the inning with a single and a triple to tie the game once again.

Flag City took control in the fourth after a walk and three singles produced two runs, giving the Sluggers a 4-2 advantage. They added another in the fifth after a single and aggressive baserunning put a runner on third before another base hit extended the lead to 5-2. The Sluggers continued to pull away in the sixth as an error put a runner aboard, who later scored on a double to make it 6-2.

The Locos looked to rally in the seventh as Desmond Francis and Cameron Owens each singled before advancing into scoring position. Elijah Buffaloe drove in Francis with a groundout, and Owens later scored on a Grant McGuire RBI single to cut the deficit to two.

Lima could not complete the comeback as Flag City held on for the 6-4 victory, winning the regular-season finale and taking the series.

The Locos finished the regular season with a 31-11 record and will open the GLSCL playoffs Monday on the road against the Muskegon Clippers in a best-of-three series.

The Locos were back at Simmons Field for the final home game of the regular season as they took on the Flag City Sluggers in game two of the series. Carson Klausing got the start for Lima, while Caden Otterbacher took the mound for Flag City.

The Locos struck first in the second inning after loading the bases. Desmond Francis was hit by a pitch, forcing in the game's first run. Tyler VanSumeren worked a 3-1 walk to score another before Cameron Owens grounded out, bringing home the third run of the inning and giving Lima a 3-0 lead.

The Sluggers got one back in the fourth when Andrew Tucker launched a solo home run to left field, cutting the Locos' lead to 3-1.

Lima threatened again in the fifth after a walk by Cameron Greene and a single from Grant McGuire put runners in scoring position. A Flag City error loaded the bases before Braylon Cordonnier delivered a two-run single. Desmond Francis followed with a single, and a throwing error allowed all three runners to score while Francis advanced to third, extending the Locos' lead to 7-1.

The Locos added to their advantage in the sixth after Cameron Greene drew another walk before Grant McGuire launched a two-run home run, putting Lima within reach of the run rule.

Lima completed the run-rule victory in the seventh. The Locos loaded the bases before back-to-back singles from Cameron Owens and Tyler VanSumeren drove in the final two runs, ending the game.

The Locos defeated the Sluggers 11-1 to earn their 31st regular-season victory, setting a new franchise record. Lima improved to 31-10 on the season and will finish the regular season later tonight against Flag City.

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The Locos were on the road to begin their final series of the regular season as they took on the Flag City Sluggers. Taylor Echols got the start for Lima, while Tate Martino took the mound for Flag City.

The Sluggers jumped out to an early lead after a leadoff double, followed by a flyout that moved the runner to third. A groundout brought the runner home, giving Flag City a 1-0 lead.

Flag City threatened again in the third after putting runners on second and third with no outs. A sacrifice fly brought home one run before a single scored another, extending the Sluggers' lead to 3-0. They added another run in the fourth after a double and two singles made it 4-0.

The Locos looked to mount a comeback in the fifth when Cameron Owens singled and worked his way to third before scoring on a wild pitch, cutting the deficit to 4-1.

The Sluggers answered in a big way in the bottom half of the inning. They loaded the bases with two walks and a single before a bases-loaded walk forced in the first run. The inning unraveled from there as an error, another walk, a single, a double, and another single helped Flag City score eight runs in the frame, pulling away from the Locos and putting the run rule within reach.

Lima added one more run in the sixth as Braylon Cordonnier singled, advanced to third, and scored on a wild pitch.

That would be all the scoring as the Sluggers defeated the Locos 12-2 via the run rule. Lima fell to 30-10 on the season and will return home for its final home game of the regular season tonight at 7:05 p.m.

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The Locos wrapped up their home series against the Muskegon Clippers looking to complete the sweep. Andrew Onuegbu got the start for Lima, while Ty Randall took the mound for the Clippers.

The Clippers threatened early, loading the bases with two outs in the first inning. Onuegbu stayed composed, escaping the jam to keep the game scoreless.

Lima struck first in the second inning. With two runners aboard, Parker Dastou ripped an RBI double down the left-field line to put the Locos on the board. Tyler VanSumeren followed with a sacrifice fly to right field to make it 2-0.

The Clippers' pitching then began to unravel. After loading the bases with a pair of walks, another walk forced in a run. With two outs and the bases still loaded, Shane Miranda delivered a two-run single. Cameron Greene later stole home on a double-steal attempt before Miranda came around to score on an RBI single by Gabe Gonzalez, giving the Locos a commanding 7-0 lead.

Muskegon answered in the third while trying to avoid another run-rule loss. A walk and a ground-rule double put runners on second and third before a hit batter loaded the bases. A walk forced in a run, and a single followed by a sacrifice fly plated two more, cutting the deficit to 7-3.

The game settled down briefly before Lima added to its lead in the fourth. The Locos loaded the bases with no outs and drew another bases-loaded walk to score a run. Parker Dastou later lifted a sacrifice fly to bring home Grant McGuire, extending the lead to 9-3.

Lima continued to pour on the offense in the fifth. After loading the bases with no outs once again, Grant McGuire singled through the left side to score two runs. Gabe Gonzalez added his third RBI of the afternoon with a sacrifice fly, pushing the Locos' lead to 12-3.

The Locos looked to end the game early for the third straight day in the seventh inning, needing just one run to invoke the run rule. With runners on second and third, Gabe Gonzalez came through once again with an RBI single that scored Cameron Greene and ended the game.

The Locos completed the series sweep with a 13-3 victory, improving to 30-9 on the season and tying the franchise's single-season win total set by the 2017 championship team. Lima will now break for the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League All-Star Game before returning to action on the road against Flag City for its final regular-season series.

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The Locos were back at Simmons Field for game two of the series against the Muskegon Clippers. Michael Strickland got the start for Lima, while Nick Moss took the mound for the Clippers.

The Locos jumped out to a fast start in the first inning. Lima opened the game with back-to-back singles before Cameron Greene reached on a fielder's choice and advanced to third on a throwing error, allowing the first run to score. Greene later stole home during a double-steal attempt, giving the Locos an early 2-0 lead.

Lima added to its advantage in the second inning after Parker Dastou singled and stole second. Avery Wilson followed with an RBI single to make it 3-0.

The Locos continued to build their lead in the third. A pair of walks set the table before Braylon Cordonnier singled home a run. Later in the inning, Cameron Owens reached on an error that brought another runner across, extending the lead to 5-0.

Lima added another run in the fifth after Shane Miranda singled and advanced to second and third on two wild pitches. Cordonnier drove him in with a groundout, pushing the Locos' lead to 6-0.

The Locos moved closer to another run-rule victory in the sixth. With two runners on, Elijah Buffaloe doubled into the right-center field gap, clearing the bases and extending Lima's lead to 8-0.

In the seventh, the Locos loaded the bases before Buffaloe drew an RBI walk to put Lima one run away from ending the game early. Cameron Greene followed with a sacrifice fly to score the final run and secure the 10-run rule victory.

The Locos defeated the Clippers 10-0 to improve to 29-9 on the season. Lima will look to complete the series sweep when the two teams meet again today at 5:05 p.m.

Article by Isaac Morrison

The Lima Locos were back home for the weekend, opening a three-game series against the Muskegon Clippers. Taylor Echols got the start for Lima, while A.J. Park took the mound for the Clippers.

The Locos struck first in the third inning. With two outs, Avery Wilson drew a walk and stole second before Cameron Greene lined an RBI single into left field to give Lima a 1-0 lead.

The Clippers threatened in the fourth after loading the bases with two outs following a pair of walks. Echols stayed composed, striking out the final batter of the inning to escape the jam and preserve the lead.

Lima added to its advantage in the bottom half of the fourth. Gabe Gonzalez singled and advanced to second on a passed ball before Braylon Cordonnier drove him home with a single up the middle, extending the lead to 2-0.

Muskegon began to chip away in the fifth. A leadoff double put the Clippers in scoring position, and after a single moved the runner to third, a fielder's choice brought home their first run to cut the deficit to 2-1.

The Locos answered with their biggest inning of the night.

After loading the bases with no outs, Gabe Gonzalez worked an RBI walk to restore Lima's two-run lead. Cordonnier followed with a two-run single that found its way through the infield. Facing a 3-0 count with two runners aboard, Avery Wilson ripped a double into the gap, clearing the bases and stretching the Locos' lead to 7-1. Wilson then stole third and came home on an RBI single by Elijah Buffaloe that dropped into shallow center field, making it 8-1.

Lima looked to end the game early in the seventh under the run rule. Cameron Greene singled with two runners on to drive in another run, and after the Locos loaded the bases, Shane Miranda lined a single through the right side to score two more and end the game via the mercy rule.

The Locos improved to 28-9 on the season with the victory and will host the Clippers again tonight in game two of the series.

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The Locos looked to sweep the series against the Mariners in their final regular-season meeting. Grant Jolly got the start for Lima, while Jackson Murcer took the mound for Grand Lake.

Both teams came out swinging in the first inning. The Locos struck first after Elijah Buffaloe doubled and came around to score on a Cameron Greene single. Lima then loaded the bases, and Gabe Gonzalez delivered with a two-run single to give the Locos a 3-0 lead.

Grand Lake answered immediately in the bottom half of the inning. A leadoff triple was followed by an RBI single, and with two outs another base hit plated a second run, cutting the Locos' lead to 3-2.

The Locos added to their advantage in the second. With runners on second and third and no outs, Buffaloe lifted a sacrifice fly to score one before Grant McGuire singled home another. Gonzalez continued his huge night by launching a three-run home run, extending Lima's lead to 8-2. The Mariners got one run back later in the inning after a runner reached base, stole second and third, and scored on a throwing error.

Grand Lake continued to chip away in the fourth. With two outs and two runners aboard, the Mariners lined a double into the gap to score both runners and trim the deficit to 8-5.

Lima responded in the sixth after putting two runners on with two outs. Gonzalez came through again, driving in another run with an RBI single to make it 9-5.

The Mariners refused to go away. In the bottom of the sixth they loaded the bases, and a single scored one run before a costly Locos error allowed two more to cross, pulling Grand Lake within one at 9-8.

The Mariners finally took the lead in the eighth inning. After loading the bases once again, a single tied the game before a sacrifice fly gave Grand Lake its first lead of the night at 10-9.

The Locos were unable to mount a comeback in the ninth as the Mariners closed out the victory, handing Lima a 10-9 loss.

The Locos move to 27-9 on the season after dropping the series finale. They return home for their final series before the All-Star break, welcoming the Muskegon Clippers for a three-game set. Lima needs two wins in the series to eliminate the Clippers from North Division title contention.

WP: Alex Dues (W, 6-0) - 3.0 IP, H, 2 K

LP: Callaghan O’Connor (L, 2-1) - 3.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 3 K, 2 BB

Locos Notable Players:

Gabe Gonzalez - 3 for 4, HR, 6 RBI, R, BB

Elijah Buffaloe - 2 for 4, 2B, RBI, R

Cameron Greene - 1 for 3, RBI, 2 R, 2 BB

Grant McGuire - 1 for 3, RBI, 2 R, BB

Mariners Notable Players:

Brandt Kendall - 4 for 5, 3B, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R

CJ Filipek - 1 for 4, 2 RBI, R, BB

Parker Vaughn - 1 for 4, RBI, R, BB

Noah Drake - 1 for 4, RBI, BB

Article by Isaac Morrison

The Lima Locos returned to Simmons Field looking to take the series against the Grand Lake Mariners after sweeping the doubleheader the day before. B.C. Harrison got the start for the Locos, while Max Moore took the mound for the Mariners.

The Mariners found themselves in a prime scoring opportunity in the third inning after loading the bases with no outs. On the first pitch of the next at-bat, they ripped a double to score two runs and put runners on second and third with still nobody out. After the Locos recorded the first out of the inning, the Mariners added to their lead with a single that cleared the bases, making it 4-0.

Lima answered in the bottom half of the inning. Cameron Owens singled, stole second and eventually advanced to third before Avery Wilson delivered an RBI single to right field on an 0-2 pitch, cutting the deficit to 4-1.

The Locos threatened again in the fourth with runners on second and third and one out. Owens came through once more, lining a single just past the second baseman to drive in two runs and trim the Mariners' lead to 4-3.

The back-and-forth battle continued in the fifth. Grand Lake added a run after a Locos error put a runner on third before a sacrifice fly extended the lead to 5-3.

Once again, Lima had an answer.

Cameron Greene led off the inning with a double and came around to score on a Grant McGuire RBI single to make it a one-run game. Moments later, Braylon Cordonnier stepped to the plate with two runners aboard and launched a three-run home run, giving the Locos their first lead of the night at 7-5. The offense wasn't finished, either, as Avery Wilson reached on an infield ground ball that the Mariners couldn't convert into an out, allowing Cameron Owens to score and extend the lead to 8-5.

Looking for insurance in the eighth, the Locos loaded the bases with one out. Gabe Gonzalez came through with a line-drive single over the pitcher's head, driving in two more runs and pushing Lima's advantage to 10-5.

The ninth inning, however, made things interesting.

The Mariners loaded the bases with no outs, forcing the Locos to turn to Cameron Owens on the mound after a walk brought in the first run. Owens walked another batter to make it 10-7 before inducing a full-count groundout that scored another run. With the tying run at the plate and a runner on third, Owens and the Locos recorded the final outs to escape the jam and secure the victory.

The Locos held on for a thrilling 10-8 win, clinching the North Division title while improving to 27-8 on the season. Lima has now taken the series from the Mariners with one game remaining before returning home this weekend to host the Muskegon Clippers.

Article by Isaac Morrison

Game 1

The Lima Locos opened a doubleheader against the Grand Lake Mariners looking to knock off the team with the best record in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League. Adam Guillet got the start for Lima, while Landon Nichols took the mound for the Mariners.

The Locos wasted little time taking control.

Elijah Buffaloe started the first-inning rally with a single before Cameron Greene doubled him home. Grant McGuire followed with a walk as Greene stole third, and Shane Miranda lined a double to score Greene while moving McGuire to third. Parker Dastou added an RBI single before Braylon Cordonnier ripped a two-run double to put Lima ahead 5-0.

The inning was far from over.

The Mariners turned to the bullpen, but the new pitcher struggled to find the strike zone. A bases-loaded walk forced in another run, a wild pitch plated another, and two hit batters with the bases loaded brought home two more. By the end of the first inning, the Locos had built a commanding 9-0 lead.

Lima kept the pressure on in the second. Avery Wilson doubled home two runs before Cameron Greene drove him in with another double. The Locos loaded the bases once again, and Dastou singled through the left side to score two more, extending the lead to 14-0.

The offense never slowed down.

In the third, the Locos loaded the bases yet again, and Miranda reached on an error that brought home another run.

Cordonnier opened the fourth with a solo home run, and later in the inning Buffaloe picked up an RBI groundout to score Tyler VanSumeren, making it 17-0.

Lima added another run in the fifth when Cameron Owens drove in Miranda with an RBI single.

The sixth inning produced two more runs as Nick Fumich collected an RBI on a groundout before Gabe Gonzalez came off the bench and delivered a pinch-hit RBI single.

The Locos capped the scoring in the seventh when Owens doubled and VanSumeren followed with an RBI double to make it 21-0.

With plenty of run support, Guillet was dominant from start to finish, tossing a complete-game shutout to secure the victory.

The Locos rolled to a 21-0 win, scoring in every inning as they headed into Game 2 looking for another victory.

Game 2

Wyatt Dion took the mound for Lima in the second game of the doubleheader, while Bryce Eggleton got the start for the Mariners.

Grand Lake avoided another scoreless outing by striking first in the second inning. Three singles produced the game's opening run to give the Mariners a 1-0 lead.

The Locos answered immediately.

After a hit batter and a double put runners in scoring position, Avery Wilson lined a two-run single into right-center field to put Lima in front. Cameron Greene followed with an RBI double before Grant McGuire added an RBI single, giving the Locos a 4-1 advantage.

The Mariners chipped away at the lead in the fourth. A leadoff home run cut the deficit before a hit batter and a double produced another run, making it 4-3.

Grand Lake tied the game in the fifth after putting two runners aboard with no outs and delivering an RBI single to even the score at 4-4.

The tie didn't last long.

In the sixth, the Locos loaded the bases with two outs, and Tyler VanSumeren worked a patient 3-1 walk to force home the go-ahead run.

Lima added valuable insurance in the seventh. With runners on second and third and nobody out, Shane Miranda lined a double into left-center field to score both runners and stretch the lead to 7-4.

Konnor Quinn took over in relief during the fifth inning and shut the door, allowing just one run while keeping the Mariners off the board the rest of the way.

The Locos completed the doubleheader sweep with a 7-4 victory, improving to 26-8 on the season. Lima returns home tonight to continue the series against the Mariners in a full nine-inning matchup, with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

Article by Isaac Morrison

The Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League announced its 2026 All-Star teams, and the Lima Locos will be well represented. An impressive eleven Locos players earned All-Star selections, while head coach Chad Ehrnsberger will lead the North Division.

Ehrnsberger has guided Lima to a 24-8 record this season, helping the Locos climb to the top of the North Division behind one of the league's most balanced teams.

The Locos will have five starters in the All-Star Game.

At first base, Jimmy Dionne earned the starting nod after batting .404 with three home runs and 24 RBIs before Purdue ended his summer season. Dionne was one of the biggest catalysts in Lima's lineup during the first half of the year.

Elijah Buffaloe was selected as the starting shortstop. The Orlando, Florida, native is hitting .276 with one home run and 11 RBIs while consistently finding ways to get on base and create scoring opportunities.

At third base, Cameron Greene was voted in as the starter after putting together one of the hottest stretches of any player in the league. Greene enters the All-Star break batting .400 with four home runs, 24 RBIs and 13 stolen bases. Since Dionne's departure, Greene has helped maintain the Locos impressive offense.

Tyler VanSumeren earned the starting designated hitter spot after batting .310 with two home runs and 26 RBIs. Hitting near the bottom of the lineup, VanSumeren has consistently come through in clutch situations while helping turn the lineup over for Lima's hitters in the top of the order.

On the mound, Davis Harper was selected as the North Division's starting pitcher. Harper owns a perfect 2-0 record with a 1.42 ERA over 25.1 innings while striking out 22 batters.

The Locos will also have six additional All-Star selections.

Gabe Gonzalez earned a reserve spot after hitting .222 with two home runs and 15 RBIs, while Cameron Owens was selected to represent Lima in the outfield.

Three more Locos pitchers rounded out the All-Star roster. Wyatt Dion has posted a 2-1 record with a 2.19 ERA and 25 strikeouts over 24.2 innings. Ryne Michaeloff has been one of the league's most dominant relievers, going 3-0 with two saves, a 0.46 ERA and 20 strikeouts in 19.2 innings. Adam Guillet also earned All-Star honors after recording a 1.93 ERA with two saves and 13 strikeouts in 9.1 innings.

Another Loco receiving recognition is Avery Wilson, who was selected as an All-Star Prospect in the outfield. Wilson has totaled one home run, 13 RBIs and 10 stolen bases while continuing to make an impact with his speed and defense.

The eleven All-Star selections are another reflection of the success the Locos have enjoyed this summer. With the team leading the North Division, the individual honors recognize the players who have helped make Lima one of the premier teams in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League.

The GLSCL All-Star Game will be played July 26 in Mason, Ohio.

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The Lima Locos wrapped up their three-game series against the Xenia Scouts on the road Sunday, looking to complete the sweep after taking both games of Saturday's doubleheader. Michael Strickland got the start for the Locos, while Ryan Redding took the mound for the Scouts.

The Locos struck first in the top of the second. A walk and a single put runners on base before Braylon Cordonnier came through with a two-run single to give Lima an early 2-0 lead.

Xenia answered in the bottom of the third, quickly evening the score. An error allowed one run to cross before a two-out single plated another, tying the game at 2-2.

From there, both pitching staffs settled in. Neither offense could find a breakthrough over the next several innings as Strickland and the Locos' bullpen matched the Scouts' pitching staff inning for inning.

In the sixth, Lima turned to Ryne Michaeloff in relief, and he continued the strong pitching effort by keeping Xenia off the scoreboard.

The stalemate was finally broken in the eighth. Two walks and a double steal put runners on second and third with one out before Grant McGuire delivered the biggest hit of the game, lining a two-run double to put the Locos back in front. McGuire then stole third and came home on a Gabe Gonzalez groundout, extending the lead to 5-2.

Michaeloff took care of the rest, shutting down the Scouts over the final innings to secure the victory.

The Locos earned the 5-2 win to improve to 24-8 on the season, completing another series sweep. After their offense came alive over the weekend to provide timely run support, Lima now turns its attention to what could be its biggest series of the season. The Locos will face the Mariners in a matchup between the two teams with the best records in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League.

WP: Ryne Michaeloff (W, 3-0) - 4.0 IP, 2 H, 6 K, 2 BB

LP: Keegan Philips (L, 0-1) - 0.1 IP, 2 R, 2 BB

Locos Notable Players:

Grant McGuire - 1 for 3, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB

Braylon Cordonnier - 1 for 3, 2 RBI, BB

Shane Miranda - 1 for 3, R, BB

Gabe Gonzalez - 0 for 4, RBI

Scouts Notable Players:

Mayo Fernandez - 1 for 3, RBI, BB

Cooper Schutte - 1 for 1, R, 3 BB

Steven Schneider - 1 for 4, R

Cole Rohlmeier - 1 for 4

Aryicle by Isaac Morrison

Game 1

On an overcast Saturday at Simmons Field, the Lima Locos opened a doubleheader against the Xenia Scouts looking to take the first game of the series.

Taylor Echols got the start for the Locos, while Trey Tipton took the mound for Xenia.

The opening four innings turned into a pitchers’ duel, with neither team able to break through. The Locos came close in the fourth when they put a runner on third with two outs, but a strikeout on a full count ended the threat.

Xenia finally got on the board in the fifth. A hit batter and a double off the wall brought home the game’s first run, and a wild throw to the plate allowed the runner to advance to third. The Scouts attempted to add another with a bunt, but a strong defensive play by Lima cut down the runner at home and kept the deficit at 1-0.

The Locos answered immediately.

With runners on second and third and one out, Cameron Owens took advantage of a slow exchange between the catcher and pitcher and raced home with the tying run. Moments later, Avery Wilson lined a double just inside the left-field line to score Braylon Cordonnier from second and give Lima a 2-1 lead.

The Locos turned the game over to Callaghan O’Connor in the sixth, and the right-hander slammed the door. Over the final two innings, O’Connor struck out four and allowed only one baserunner on a walk.

Lima held on for the 2-1 victory, improving to 22-8 on the season and taking the opening game of the series.

Game 2

Grant Jolly got the start for the Locos in the nightcap, while Will Johnson took the mound for the Scouts.

The Locos wasted little time applying pressure. With runners on the corners in the first inning, Grant McGuire lifted a sacrifice fly to score Avery Wilson and give Lima an early 1-0 lead.

Lima added another run in the third when Cameron Greene launched a solo home run. Later in the inning, Parker Dastou stole second and came around to score on a single by Braylon Cordonnier, pushing the lead to 3-0.

The Locos created even more separation in the fifth. After loading the bases with no outs, Tyler VanSumeren drove in a run with a sacrifice fly. Wilson followed with a single that fell in front of a diving right fielder, bringing home another run and extending the lead to 5-0.

Lima broke the game open in the sixth. With two outs and the bases loaded, Cordonnier ripped a double into right-center field to clear the bases. Cameron Owens then added an RBI single to score Cordonnier and push the advantage to 8-0.

That was more than enough support for Jolly, who was dominant from start to finish. The right-hander tossed a complete-game shutout, allowing just one hit while striking out three and throwing only ___ pitches.

The Locos closed out the 8-0 victory to complete the doubleheader sweep. Lima improved to 23-8 on the season, while the offense came alive for 14 hits in the second game.

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The Locos traveled to Hamilton for a doubleheader Thursday as one of the games made up a postponement from an earlier series.

Game 1

B.C. Harrison got the start for the Locos, while Kyle Binder took the mound for the Joes.

The Locos struck first in the top of the second. Cameron Greene singled and eventually advanced to third before Gabe Gonzalez drove him home with an RBI single to give Lima an early 1-0 lead.

Hamilton answered in the fourth after putting runners on first and third. A groundout brought home the tying run, evening the score at 1-1.

The game remained a back-and-forth pitchers' duel from there, with both teams creating scoring opportunities but coming away empty. The Locos threatened in the fifth with a runner 90 feet away but could not push across the go-ahead run.

The game moved into extra innings before reaching the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League's sudden-death tiebreaker in the ninth. With Hamilton batting, the Joes loaded the bases with no outs before delivering a walk-off single to end the game.

Pitching highlighted the opener for Lima, as the staff allowed just six hits. Harrison struck out four over his outing, while Adam Guillet added two strikeouts in relief. The Locos held the Joes to one run through regulation but couldn't generate enough offense to come away with the win.

Game 2

Looking to split the doubleheader, the Locos turned to Andrew Onuegbu, while Hudson Boring started for Hamilton.

The Joes grabbed the lead in the second inning. A balk brought home the first run before a sacrifice fly added another, giving Hamilton a 2-0 advantage.

Hamilton added insurance in the fifth after a walk and a double put runners on second and third with one out. A two-run single extended the lead before another double made it 5-0.

The Locos tried to rally in the sixth. Jimmy Dionne doubled to start the inning, and Cameron Greene followed with an RBI single to get Lima on the board. That would be the only run the Locos could manage, however, as Hamilton closed out a 5-1 victory.

The story of the series was the Locos' offense, which struggled after exploding for 46 runs in a three-game stretch against the S Ohio Copperheads. Lima managed just two runs across the doubleheader and dropped both games.

The Locos fall to 21-8 on the season and will look to bounce back Friday when they open a three-game series against the Xenia Scouts.

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The Lima Locos opened a three-game series against the Hamilton Joes on Tuesday with a home doubleheader.

Game 1

Wyatt Dion got the start for the Locos, while Dale Ellis took the mound for the Joes.

Hamilton struck first in the opening inning after a walk and a single put a runner in scoring position. The next batter grounded into a double play, but the run crossed the plate to give the Joes a 1-0 lead.

The Joes threatened again in the third with runners on second and third and two outs, but the Locos escaped the inning without allowing another run.

Lima struggled to generate offense throughout the game. Over the next three innings, the Locos managed just two baserunners and were unable to capitalize on either opportunity.

It turned into a true pitchers' duel as both starters went the distance, each throwing all seven innings.

The Locos finished with just three hits in the 1-0 loss, while the Joes collected five hits and made their lone run stand up to take the opening game of the series.

Game 2

Looking to split the doubleheader, the Locos turned to Davis Harper, while Eli Wagner got the start for Hamilton.

The first three innings resembled the opener, with both pitching staffs keeping the offenses quiet.

Hamilton finally broke through in the fourth. A single and a walk, followed by a sacrifice bunt, put runners on second and third with one out before a two-run single gave the Joes a 2-0 advantage.

The Locos threatened in the fifth with a runner on third but were unable to bring him home as a groundout ended the inning.

Hamilton added an insurance run in the seventh after a walk, a stolen base and an RBI single stretched the lead to 3-0.

With two outs in the bottom of the seventh, the Locos mounted an improbable rally.

Nick Fumich drew a walk before Elijah Buffaloe reached on an error, allowing Fumich to move to third. Jimmy Dionne ripped an RBI double to score Fumich and put Buffaloe on third. Grant McGuire followed with a two-run single to tie the game at 3-3.

Lima wasn't finished.

With McGuire standing on second, Cameron Greene lined a walk-off single to score the winning run and complete the comeback.

The Locos rallied from a three-run deficit in the final inning to earn a dramatic 4-3 victory, evening the series at one game apiece. The win improved Lima to 21-6 on the season, and the Locos will look to claim another series when the teams meet again in Hamilton.

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Eight years ago, Tyler Tolbert was helping lead the Lima Locos to a Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League championship. Today, he is living out the dream of playing Major League Baseball.

Tolbert, who played for the Locos during the 2017 championship season, has climbed through the professional ranks and now plays in the majors. While his career has taken him far from Simmons Field, he says his summer in Lima played a major role in preparing him for the next level.

"Being in Lima helped me prepare for a lot of things regarding professional baseball," Tolbert said. "It was the first time being away from home for an extended period of time, to solely focus on baseball."

That summer also gave him his first experience with the demands of a professional schedule.

"It gave me a taste of playing games every day and having to take bus rides through the night," Tolbert said. "Similar to how it would be in the minor leagues."

While the baseball helped prepare him, it was the people around the organization that made the biggest impact.

"The fans, the community, my teammates and the coaches," Tolbert said when asked what made the Locos different from other stops in his career.

He specifically credited his host parents, Troy and Missy Parker, for welcoming him "into their family with open arms," while also thanking coaches Brian Garman and Sam Motte for helping build his confidence and teaching him lessons that prepared him for professional baseball.

Even nearly a decade later, Tolbert says those relationships remain strong.

"Even though it was nine years ago, I still keep in contact with the coaches, the Parkers and some of my teammates," he said. "It was truly an incredible experience."

Tolbert's game has also changed since wearing a Locos uniform. During the 2017 season, he relied on speed, consistently putting the ball in play and spending nearly every game at shortstop.

"I have gained some more strength and power in my game and more versatility," Tolbert said. "Fast forward to today, I am playing multiple positions at any given day."

As someone who has reached the highest level of baseball, Tolbert also had a message for the current group of Locos players.

"Enjoy every minute of playing for the Locos," he said. "The fans are the best at coming out and supporting every night."

He believes the organization gives players an opportunity to develop both on and off the field while creating lifelong memories.

"The main goal was to win, develop and have fun," Tolbert said. "Playing in Lima definitely played a huge part in my career to help me reach the Major Leagues."

His final message is one that Locos fans can certainly appreciate.

"Once a Loco, always a Loco!"

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The Lima Locos wrapped up their Fourth of July weekend series Saturday night, looking to complete a three-game sweep of the Southern Ohio Copperheads.

Garrett Byrd got the start for Lima, while Jacob Napier took the mound for the Copperheads.

The Locos struck first in the second inning.

Cameron Greene singled and stole second before Shane Miranda drove him home with an RBI single to right field. Miranda later stole second and came around to score on an RBI single from Tyler VanSumeren, giving Lima an early 2-0 lead.

Southern Ohio answered in the third with a double and an RBI single, cutting the deficit to 2-1.

The Locos responded immediately.

A groundout brought home a runner from third in the bottom of the inning before Greene launched a solo home run to extend Lima's lead to 4-1.

The offense broke the game open in the fifth.

With runners on first and second, Grant McGuire delivered an RBI double to score another run. Greene continued his big night with a two-run triple before coming home on a wild pitch, stretching the Locos' advantage to 8-1.

The Copperheads picked up a run on a fielder's choice in the seventh, but the Locos answered right back.

Jimmy Dionne led off the bottom of the inning with a solo home run before Parker Dastou added an RBI single. Braylon Cordonnier followed with another RBI single, leaving Lima one run shy of the run rule. Tyler VanSumeren then delivered the game-ending RBI single, giving the Locos a 12-2 victory.

The Locos completed the three-game sweep behind another impressive offensive performance, improving to 20-5 on the season. Lima will return to action Tuesday for a three-game series against the Hamilton Joes, with two games scheduled for Tuesday.

WP: Garrett Byrd (W, 5-0) - 5.0 IP, 4 H, R, 7 K

LP: Jacob Napier (L, 1-4) - 4.2 IP, 9 H, 8 R, 3 K, BB

Locos Notable Players:

Cameron Greene - 3 for 4, HR, 3B, 3 RBI, 3 R, SB

Jimmy Dionne - 2 for 3, HR, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R

Tyler VanSumeren - 4 for 4, 2B, 2 RBI, R, SB

Grant McGuire - 2 for 4, 2B, RBI, 2 R

Copperheads Notable Players:

Lance Morgan - 1 for 3, 2 RBI

Matthew Bright - 2 for 3, 2B, R

Brady Kaufman - 2 for 3, 2B

Article by Isaac Morrison

The Lima Locos kicked off their Fourth of July weekend Friday with the first game of a home doubleheader against the Southern Ohio Copperheads. Both games were scheduled for seven innings, with the series finale set for Saturday.

Game 1:

Grant Jolly got the start for the Locos, while Max Penrod took the mound for the Copperheads.

Jolly wasted little time settling in, retiring the side in order in the first inning while striking out two.

The Locos backed him with immediate run support.

Lima threatened early with two runners in scoring position and two outs before Cameron Greene came through with a two-run single to give the Locos a 2-0 lead.

The offense exploded in the second.

With the bases loaded and one out, Elijah Buffaloe lined an RBI single to left. Jimmy Dionne followed with a two-run double down the first-base line before Grant McGuire added an RBI single. Greene then launched a three-run home run, and Tyler VanSumeren capped the inning with a two-run homer to put the Locos comfortably in front, 12-0.

Lima kept the pressure on in the third.

With the bases loaded and one out, Parker Dastou drove in a run with a single before Nick Fumich was hit by a pitch to force in another. VanSumeren later added a sacrifice fly, extending the lead to 15-0.

The Copperheads showed some life in the fourth, breaking up the shutout with a grand slam to cut the deficit to 15-4.

Any hopes of a comeback were quickly erased.

The Locos erupted again in the sixth after loading the bases. McGuire and Greene each delivered RBI singles before Shane Miranda added a sacrifice fly. Fumich was hit by another pitch with the bases loaded, forcing home a run, and VanSumeren put the finishing touches on the afternoon with his second home run of the game—a grand slam that pushed Lima's lead to 23-4.

The Locos closed out the run-rule victory with a dominant 23-4 win to open the series.

Lima's offense piled up 23 runs highlighted by multi-hit performances throughout the lineup and two home runs from VanSumeren. The victory gave the Locos the opening game of the three-game series heading into the second game of the doubleheader.

WP: Grant Jolly (W, 2-0) - 5.0 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 10 K

LP: Max Penrod (L, 1-1) - 1.1 IP, 5 H, 7 R, K, 3 BB

Locos Notable Players:

Tyler VanSumeren - 3 for 3, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 4 R

Cameron Greene - 3 for 5, HR, 2B, 6 RBI, 2 R

Grant McGuire - 4 for 5, 2B, 2 RBI, 4 R

Jimmy Dionne - 3 for 5, 2B, 2 RBI, 3 R

Copperheads Notable Players:

Wyatt Fether - 1 for 2, HR, 4 RBI, R

Cole Davis - 1 for 2, R

Jayden Kennedy - 1 for 3, R

Konnor Pittman - 1 for 3, R

Game 2:

Game 2 of the doubleheader was delayed for several hours because of weather, but conditions eventually cleared and the Locos and Copperheads took the field.

Taylor Echols got the start for Lima, while Logan Martin took the mound for Southern Ohio.

The Locos wasted little time getting on the scoreboard. With a runner on third and two outs in the first inning, Grant McGuire lined an RBI single to give Lima an early 1-0 lead.

The offense stayed hot in the second.

Gabe Gonzalez led off the inning with a towering solo home run, extending the Locos' advantage to 2-0.

Southern Ohio answered in the top of the third. An RBI double got the Copperheads on the board before a two-run home run gave them a 3-2 lead.

The Locos quickly responded in the fourth.

With runners on first and second and one out, Parker Dastou ripped an RBI double off the wall to tie the game. Tyler VanSumeren followed with a two-run single to put Lima back in front, bringing his RBI total to 10 across the two games. Jimmy Dionne added to the rally with a two-out RBI single through the infield, giving the Locos a 6-3 lead.

Lima continued to build its advantage in the fifth. A wild pitch allowed Gabe Gonzalez to score before VanSumeren added another RBI on a deep fly ball, stretching the lead to 8-3.

The Locos put the game out of reach in the sixth.

With runners on second and third and no outs, Cameron Greene delivered an RBI single. After Lima loaded the bases, Braylon Cordonnier drove in another run on a fielder's choice before Dastou collected his second RBI of the night with a single to left, extending the lead to 11-3.

The Copperheads managed a solo home run in the seventh, but it was too little, too late as the Locos closed out an 11-4 victory.

Lima completed the doubleheader sweep and improved to 19-5 on the season. After scoring 23 runs in the opener, the Locos followed it up with another impressive offensive performance, finishing the day with 34 total runs across the two games. They return to Simmons Field on Saturday night to wrap up the series before the Fourth of July fireworks.

WP: Taylor Echols (W, 1-1) - 5.0 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 10 K, BB

LP: Logan Martin (L, 0-2) - 4.0 IP, 6 H, 6 H, 5 K, 2 BB

Locos Notable Players:

Tyler VanSumeren - 2 for 4, 3 RBI, R

Gabe Gonzalez - 1 for 1, HR, RBI, 3 R, 3 BB

Parker Dastou - 2 for 3, 2B, 2 RBI, R, BB

Jimmy Dionne - 2 for 4, RBI, R

Copperheads Notable Players:

Brady Kaufman - 1 for 4, HR, 2 RBI, R

Easton Nuzum - 1 for 4, 2B, RBI, R

Nate Silvus - 1 for 3, RBI, R

Mason Wagner - 1 for 3, R, BB

Article by Isaac Morrison

The Lima Locos traveled to Michigan on Thursday night looking to complete a three-game sweep of the Monarchs. After already securing the series, Lima entered the finale hoping to extend its winning streak.

B.C. Harrison got the start for the Locos, while Emmanuel Gutierrez took the mound for the Monarchs.

Michigan wasted little time taking the lead. The Monarchs put runners aboard in the first inning and scored on a fielder's choice to go ahead 1-0.

The Locos threatened in the second after putting runners on second and third with two outs, but a flyout on a full count ended the inning. The Monarchs had a chance of their own in the bottom half, loading the bases with two outs before an infield pop-up stranded all three runners.

Lima broke through in the third.

Desmond Francis reached on an error and eventually came around to score when Elijah Buffaloe lifted a sacrifice fly, evening the game at 1-1.

From there, both pitching staffs took over.

Neither team was able to push across another run through the remainder of regulation, sending the game into extra innings for the second time in the series.

Both teams were held scoreless in the 10th, forcing the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League's sudden-death tiebreaker in the 11th. The Locos opened the tiebreaker on offense but were unable to score. Michigan secures a 2-1 victory under the league's tiebreaker format.

The loss dropped the Locos to 17-5 on the season and ended their hopes of completing the series sweep. Lima will look to bounce back Friday night when it opens a doubleheader against the Southern Ohio Copperheads.

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Game 2 of the doubleheader got underway shortly after the conclusion of the opener. Wyatt Dion took the mound for the Locos, while Casey Robertson got the start for the Monarchs.

The Locos wasted little time putting pressure on Michigan in the first inning. An error put Elijah Buffaloe aboard, and a single up the middle from Jimmy Dionne moved him into scoring position. Buffaloe advanced to third on a fielder's choice before Lima successfully executed a double steal, allowing Buffaloe to score. Dionne was eventually tagged out at second after getting caught in a rundown, but the Locos had an early 1-0 lead.

The Monarchs answered in the second. An error by the Locos and a groundout moved a runner into scoring position before two singles tied the game at 1-1.

Lima threatened to reclaim the lead later in the inning after Cameron Greene drew a walk and Shane Miranda doubled, putting runners on second and third with no outs. The Monarchs escaped the jam with a strikeout and a timely double play to keep the game tied.

The Locos broke through again in the third.

Jimmy Dionne led off the inning with a single before advancing to third on a wild pitch and a groundout. Cameron Greene then lifted a sacrifice fly to center field, driving in Dionne and giving Lima a 2-1 advantage.

The Locos added an insurance run in the fourth. With runners on the corners and no outs, Avery Wilson lined an RBI single to extend the lead to 3-1.

From there, both pitching staffs settled in. Neither team was able to generate much offense over the final innings as the Locos' pitchers continued to keep the Monarchs in check.

Lima secured the 3-1 victory to improve to 17-4 on the season. The win also clinched another series for the Locos after taking the first two games against Michigan. The two teams will meet one more time Thursday night in Michigan to wrap up the series.

The Lima Locos opened a three-game series against the Michigan Monarchs on Tuesday night on the road.

Drew Ferguson got the start for the Locos, while Jack Murphy took the mound for the Monarchs.

Michigan struck first in the bottom of the first inning after a fielder's choice and an error brought home two runs.

The Locos answered in the second. A single and two walks loaded the bases before a wild pitch allowed Lima to score, cutting the deficit to 2-1. The Monarchs responded in the bottom half of the inning, using a walk and two singles to push their lead back to 3-1.

Lima's offense came alive in the sixth.

An error and a single put runners on the corners before Grant McGuire drove in a run with an RBI double. Cameron Greene followed with a three-run home run to give the Locos their first lead of the night. The offense wasn't finished there, as Cameron Owens launched a two-run homer later in the inning to cap a six-run frame and put Lima in front 7-3.

Michigan was not done as the Monarchs answered with a two-run home run and later scored on a passed ball to cut the lead to 7-6.

The Locos added insurance in the ninth. Jimmy Dionne blasted a two-run home run, and Tyler VanSumeren came around to score after drawing a walk and taking advantage of a throwing error while attempting to steal third, extending Lima's lead to 10-6.

The Monarchs rallied once again in the bottom of the ninth, scoring four runs to even the game at 10-10 and force extra innings.

Neither team scored in the 10th before the game was suspended. Play resumed July 1 under the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League's tiebreaker format. The league's sudden-death rule begins with a runner on first base. A coin toss determines whether a team starts on offense or defense. If the offensive team scores, it wins immediately. If the defensive team records three outs without allowing a run, it wins.

The Monarchs opened the tiebreaker with the bases loaded and one out. Garrett Byrd came on in relief and worked the first batter to a full count before recording a strikeout. He then battled the final hitter to another full count before inducing a flyout to center field, sealing the victory for Lima.

The Locos claimed the 10-10 win via the league's tiebreaker, improving to 16-4 on the season. The victory extended Lima's winning streak to three games and gave the Locos the opening game of the three-game series against the Monarchs.

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The Lima Locos still on the road Sunday night looking to secure the series against the Muskegon Clippers in the deciding game of the three-game series.

Davis Harper got the start for Lima, while Brady Young took the mound for the Clippers.

For the third straight game, the Locos struck first.

Two walks and a stolen base put runners on the corners with one out before Cameron Greene lifted a sacrifice fly to center field, giving Lima an early 1-0 lead.

The Clippers answered in the second after loading the bases. An error allowed the tying run to score before the Locos recorded the third out to escape further damage, leaving the game tied at 1-1.

Both offenses were held in check until the fourth inning when the Locos reclaimed the lead. Two singles and a walk loaded the bases with no outs before Tyler VanSumeren drew a bases-loaded walk to force home a run. Desmond Francis followed with a sacrifice fly, extending Lima's lead to 3-1.

Muskegon cut the deficit to one in the seventh with a solo home run, but the Locos responded in the eighth. Braylon Cordonnier added an insurance run with a sacrifice fly, pushing the lead to 4-2.

The Clippers had one more answer.

A three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth gave Muskegon its first lead of the night at 5-4, putting the Locos three outs away from a series loss.

Lima refused to go quietly.

In the ninth, Francis reached on an error and advanced to third on a passed ball. A fielder's choice brought him home to tie the game and send it into extra innings.

The Locos loaded the bases in the 10th but were unable to capitalize, while the Clippers were also held scoreless to extend the game another inning.

In the 11th, Lima finally broke through. A single moved the go-ahead runner into scoring position before Grant McGuire delivered the game-winning hit, driving in the run and giving the Locos a 6-5 victory.

The extra-inning win improved Lima to 15-4 on the season and secured another series victory. The Locos will return to action Tuesday when they travel to Michigan to open a three-game series against the Monarchs.

The Lima Locos bounced back in a big way Saturday night, defeating the Muskegon Clippers to even the series at one game apiece.

Garrett Byrd got the start for Lima, while Zander Wills took the mound for Muskegon.

The Locos wasted no time taking control of the game.

Lima loaded the bases in the opening inning before Grant McGuire lifted a sacrifice fly to score the first run. Gabe Gonzalez followed with a two-run double, giving the Locos an early 3-0 lead.

The Clippers answered in the third with a single and a triple to cut the deficit to 3-1, but that would be as close as they would get.

Both teams traded scoreless innings through the middle of the game as the Locos held onto their two-run lead. Muskegon threatened in the fifth with a runner in scoring position, but Byrd and the Lima defense escaped the inning without allowing a run.

The Locos finally broke the game open in the eighth.

Parker Dastou singled to begin the inning before Jimmy Dionne drove him home with an RBI single. A wild pitch later scored Dionne, and Gonzalez continued his big night with another RBI double before coming around to score on another wild pitch. The four-run inning stretched Lima's lead to 7-1.

The offense wasn't finished.

Lima erupted for seven more runs in the ninth inning, taking advantage of timely hits, walks and several Muskegon miscues. Gonzalez added another RBI on a groundout, while two wild pitches, a hit batter and a pair of bases-loaded walks helped the Locos put the game out of reach.

The Clippers stranded two runners in the bottom of the ninth as the Locos closed out a 14-1 victory.

Lima finished with one of its strongest offensive performances of the season, evening the series and improving to 14-4 on the year. The rubber match is set for Sunday night, with the Locos looking to secure another series victory.

WP: Garrett Byrd (W, 3-0) - 5.0 IP, 4 H, R, 8 K

LP: Zander Wills (L, 0-1) - 5.0 IP, 3 H, 6 K, 3 BB

Locos Notale Players:

Gabe Gonzalez - 2 for 5, 2 2B, 4 RBI, R

Jimmy Dionne - 4 for 5, 3 R

Parker Dastou - 1 for 4, RBI, 2 R

Desmond Francis - 0 for 4, RBI, 2 R

Clippers Notable Players:

Caden Thelen - 2 for 4, 3B, RBI

Kaden Howard - 1 for 4, 2B

Justin St. Antoine - 1 for 2, R

Article by Isaac Morrison

The Lima Locos looked to get back in the win column Friday night as they opened a series against the Muskegon Clippers.

Grant Jolly got the start for Lima, while Tyler Finkbeiner took the mound for Muskegon.

The Locos struck first in the opening inning. A single and two walks loaded the bases before Shane Miranda worked a full-count walk, forcing in the game's first run and giving Lima an early 1-0 lead.

From there, the game turned into a pitchers' duel.

Neither team managed to push another run across over the next five innings as both pitching staffs kept hitters in check and scoring opportunities to a minimum.

The Clippers finally broke through in the seventh. A two-run home run erased the Locos' lead and put Muskegon in front 2-1, leaving Lima just two innings to respond.

The Locos answered in the eighth.

A leadoff double put the tying run in scoring position, and Parker Dastou came through with an RBI single to even the game at 2-2.

With the score tied heading into the bottom of the ninth, the Locos needed three outs to force extra innings. Muskegon immediately threatened with a leadoff double, and a wild pitch moved the runner to third with no outs.

Two batters later, the Clippers lifted a sacrifice fly to center field, bringing home the winning run and handing the Locos a 3-2 walk-off loss.

Despite another strong effort from the pitching staff, Lima was unable to generate enough offense to pull out the win.

The loss dropped the Locos to 13-4 on the season and marked their second straight defeat. They will look to even the series when they return to action against the Clippers Saturday at 6:35 p.m.

Article by Isaac Morrison

The Lima Locos traveled to Hamilton on Wednesday night looking to secure another series victory against the Hamilton Joes.

B.C. Harrison got the start for Lima, while Charlie Dieruf took the mound for Hamilton.

The game was quiet early as both pitching staffs controlled the action. Through the first four innings, the two teams combined for just three hits, and neither side was able to break through offensively.

The Locos finally got on the board in the fifth inning. Cameron Owens doubled and later advanced to third on a single by Tyler VanSumeren. Avery Wilson then lifted a sacrifice fly to center field, bringing Owens home and giving Lima a 1-0 lead.

Hamilton answered immediately.

The Joes loaded the bases with three consecutive singles before delivering the biggest hit of the game, a bases-clearing double that swung the momentum in their favor. Hamilton continued to apply pressure with two more singles and a sacrifice fly before a wild pitch capped off a six-run inning, giving the Joes a commanding 6-1 lead.

From there, Hamilton never looked back.

The Joes added to their lead in the seventh with a pair of RBI singles, extending the margin to 9-1. They tacked on one final run later in the game on a bases-loaded walk to make it 10-1.

The Locos were unable to generate a comeback and managed just one baserunner in the ninth before Hamilton recorded the final outs.

Lima finished with six hits but struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities throughout the night. Three defensive errors also proved costly as the Joes took advantage of extra chances.

The 10-1 loss snapped the Locos' nine-game winning streak and dropped their record to 13-3 on the season.

Despite the setback, Lima still has an opportunity to win the series when the two teams meet in the rubber match Thursday night at Simmons Field.

WP: Eli Wagner (W, 2-1) - 3.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 2 K, 2 BB

LP: B.C. Harrison (L, 1-1) - 4.0 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 2 K, BB

Locos Notable Players:

Cameron Owens - 2 for 4, 2B, R

Tyler VanSumeren - 2 for 4

Avery Wilson - 0 for 3, RBI

Joes Notable Players:

Parker Falkenstein - 2 for 5, 2 RBI, R

Alex Koelling - 1 for 4, 2B, 3 RBI, R

Owen McKoon - 2 for 4, RBI, 3 R

Noah Wagster - 1 for 3, 2 RBI, R

Article by Isaac Morrison

The Lima Locos opened another series Tuesday night, on the road against the Hamilton Joes for the first game of a three-game set.

Wyatt Dion got the start for Lima, while Sam Eppley took the mound for Hamilton.

The Locos wasted little time getting on the scoreboard. After a leadoff walk, Cameron Greene stepped to the plate and delivered an RBI double, giving Lima an early 1-0 advantage.

Lima broke the game open in the third inning.

An error and a walk put two runners aboard with no outs before Elijah Buffaloe lined an RBI single to bring home another run. With the bases loaded later in the inning, Gabe Gonzalez added an RBI single to keep the rally going. Braylon Cordonnier followed with a productive groundout that plated another run, and Nick Fumich capped the inning with a two-run single to extend the Locos' lead to 6-0.

The Joes answered with a pair of doubles to get on the board and cut the deficit to 6-1, but that would be all the offense Hamilton could muster.

Pitching took over the middle innings as both staffs settled in and kept runs off the board. Neither team scored again until the seventh when the Locos added an insurance run. Cordonnier delivered once more, singling to right field to drive in Lima's seventh run of the night.

That proved to be more than enough support for the Locos' pitching staff, which held Hamilton to just one run on six hits.

Lima finished with seven runs on 11 hits and secured a 7-1 victory to open the series.

The win improved the Locos to 13-2 on the season and extended their winning streak to nine games, the longest active streak in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League. The Locos will look to continue their strong run when the series resumes Wednesday night.

WP: Wyatt Dion (W, 1-0) - 5.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 5 K, BB

LP:  Sam Eppley (L, 0-2) - 2.2 IP, 4 H, 6 R, 4 K, 2 BB

SV: Ryne Michaeloff (Sv, 1)

Locos Notable Players:

Cameron Greene - 2 for 4, 2 2B, RBI, 2 R

Nick Fumich - 1 for 4, 2 RBI

Braylon Cordonnier - 1 for 3, 2 RBI

Gabe Gonzalez - 2 for 5, RBI, R

Joes Notable Players:

Noah Wagster - 1 for 3, 2B, RBI

Brady Bowen - 1 for 3, 2B, R

Parker Falkenstein - 2 for 3

Ryder Kirtley - 1 for 3, BB

Article by Isaac Morrison

A new era of Lima Locos baseball arrived this season, and it wasn't just on the field.

After years of entertaining fans at Simmons Field, Larry the Loco officially entered retirement in March 2025. The announcement sparked mixed reactions from the Locos faithful. Some fans were sad to see a familiar face step away, while others were eager to see what the organization had planned next.

The retirement announcement also came with a promise: a new mascot would be introduced for the 2026 season. Fans were even given the opportunity to provide input as the organization began searching for Larry's successor.

After more than a year of anticipation, that successor finally arrived.

Switchback Sam made his official debut during Lima's Memorial Day Parade and has quickly become a recognizable part of the game-day experience at Simmons Field. Since his introduction, Sam has spent the summer greeting fans, posing for photos and taking part in the mascot races that have become a fan-favorite tradition at Locos games.

While Sam is still searching for his first mascot race victory, he has wasted little time winning over fans. His energy and enthusiasm have helped make him a popular addition to the ballpark as the Locos continue another successful season.

Replacing a longtime mascot is never an easy task. Larry the Loco spent years creating memories for fans and becoming a familiar part of the Locos experience. For many fans, he was just as much a part of a summer night at Simmons Field as the baseball itself.

Now, that responsibility belongs to Switchback Sam.

As the Locos continue their strong start to the 2026 season, Sam is helping create a new generation of memories for fans of all ages. Whether he's greeting families at the gate, entertaining the crowd between innings or competing in mascot races, Sam has quickly embraced his role as the newest face of the organization.

And while Larry may be enjoying retirement, Locos fans can rest easy knowing the team's mascot tradition remains in good hands.

Fans who have not yet met Switchback Sam can catch him in action at upcoming Locos home games throughout the summer.

Article by Isaac Morrison

After securing the series victory Saturday night, the Lima Locos entered Sunday's matchup looking to complete a three-game sweep of the Xenia Scouts.

Davis Harper got the start for Lima, while Jaydon Geraci took the mound for the Scouts.

The Locos wasted little time taking control.

Lima erupted for four runs in the first inning, putting immediate pressure on the Scouts. Cameron Greene got the scoring started with an RBI groundout before Parker Dastou delivered a ground-rule double that brought home another run. Cameron Owens followed with an RBI single, and Dastou later stole home to cap the four-run frame and give the Locos an early 4-0 lead.

The offense kept rolling in the second. Tyler VanSumeren worked a walk and eventually advanced to third before Elijah Buffaloe lifted a sacrifice fly to center field, extending Lima's advantage to 5-0.

The Locos added another run in the third when Desmond Francis delivered a two-out RBI single to center field, pushing the lead to 6-0.

Lima continued to manufacture runs throughout the middle innings. Owens picked up his second RBI of the afternoon on a groundout in the fifth, and an error by the Scouts in the sixth allowed another run to score, stretching the lead to 8-0.

With the game firmly in hand, the Locos looked to put it away in the eighth. After two walks, Buffaloe came through with a clutch double that scored two runs. An error on the play allowed him to advance to third, and Greene later brought him home with a sacrifice fly, giving Lima an 11-0 advantage and putting the mercy rule within reach.

The Scouts refused to go quietly.

Xenia scored twice in the eighth inning to avoid the mercy rule and force a ninth inning. The rally continued when the Scouts launched a three-run home run in the ninth and later added another run on a fielder's choice, trimming the deficit to 11-6.

Despite the late surge, the Locos recorded the final outs and completed the sweep with an 11-6 victory.

The win improved Lima to 12-2 on the season and marked another series sweep for a team that continues to lead the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League standings. The Locos will return to action Tuesday when they open a three-game series against the Hamilton Joes.

WP: Davis Harper (W, 2-0) - 6.0 IP, H, 4 K, 3 BB

LP: Jaydon Geraci (L, 0-2) - 3.1 IP, 6 H, 6 R, 3 K, 2 BB

Locos Notable Players:

Elijah Buffaloe - 3 for 4, 2B, 3 RBI, 3 R

Cameron Owens - 2 for 3, 2 RBI, BB, SB

Cameron Greene - 1 for 4, 2 RBI, SB

Parker Dastou - 1 for 5, RBI, 2 R, SB

Scouts Notable Players:

Elijah Papalios - 1 for 4, HR, 3 RBI, R

Bo Solley - 2 for 4, RBI, R, BB

Article by Isaac Morrison

The Lima Locos returned to Simmons Field on Saturday night looking to secure another series victory against the Xenia Scouts.

Garrett Byrd got the start for Lima, while Luke Scott took the mound for the Scouts.

The Locos wasted little time getting on the scoreboard. A walk and a single put Avery Wilson on third and Elijah Buffaloe on first before a wild pitch allowed Wilson to score the game's first run. Jimmy Dionne followed with a single, and Grant McGuire added an RBI hit to give Lima an early 2-0 advantage.

The game settled into a quieter stretch over the next few innings as both pitching staffs worked through the lineup. The Locos threatened in the fourth with runners on second and third and two outs, but a strikeout ended the inning and left both runners stranded.

Lima broke the game open in the fifth.

After putting runners on base once again, Dionne delivered an RBI single to extend the lead to 3-0. The Locos continued to apply pressure as McGuire picked up his second RBI of the night on a fielder's choice. A bases-loaded walk and a hit batter brought in another run before Braylon Cordonnier delivered the biggest swing of the game, driving a double to right field that scored two more. Cameron Owens capped the inning with a sacrifice fly, giving the Locos an 8-0 lead.

Looking to end the game early due to the mercy rule, Lima added another run in the seventh. Cameron Greene doubled and later scored on a groundout by Gabe Gonzalez, pushing the lead to 9-0.

The Locos had a chance to end the game in the seventh with the bases loaded and two outs but were unable to bring home the final run needed to earn the mercy rule.

Xenia ended the shutout in the ninth with a sacrifice fly, but the outcome was never in doubt as the Locos closed out a 9-1 victory.

The win improved Lima to 11-2 on the season and secured the team's sixth consecutive series victory.

While the offense once again produced nine runs, the story of the series has been the Locos' pitching staff. Through the first two games against the Scouts, Lima allowed just three runs on seven hits. The starting pitchers worked deep into games, and the bullpen continued its recent trend of shutting the door when called upon.

The Locos will look to complete the sweep tonight when the series shifts to Xenia.

WP: Garrett Byrd (W, 2-0) - 6.0 IP, H, 6 K, BB

LP: Luke Scott (L, 0-2) - 4.0 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 4 K, BB

Locos Notable Players:

Braylon Cordonnier - 2 for 4, 2B, 2 RBI

Grant McGuire - 1 for 5, 2 RBI, SB

Jimmy Dionne - 2 for 5, RBI, R, SB

Cameron Owens - 2 for 3, RBI

Scouts Notable Players:

Trey Tipton - 2 for 3, R

Cole Rohlmeier - 1 for 4

Mayo Fernandez - 0 for 2, RBI

Article by Isaac Morrison

The Lima Locos, who entered the series atop the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League standings, opened a three-game set against the Xenia Scouts on Friday night.

Callaghan O'Connor got the start for Lima, while Dylan Frymoyer took the mound for the Scouts.

The Locos had opportunities early but struggled to come through with the timely hit. In the third inning, two walks and a pair of stolen bases put runners on first and third with two outs, but Lima was unable to capitalize and the game remained scoreless.

The pitchers continued to dominate through the middle innings. By the fourth, neither team had recorded a hit before the Locos finally broke through with a hard-hit ball that found its way into the scorebook. Lima once again put a runner 90 feet from home but could not push across the game's first run.

The Scouts' pitching staff battled control issues throughout the night, allowing the Locos to put runners on base. A walk, stolen base and another free pass gave Lima another scoring opportunity in the fifth, but a flyout and a runner caught stealing ended the threat.

Xenia finally broke the scoreless tie in the sixth. A single and an outfield error moved a runner to third before another base hit brought him home, giving the Scouts a 1-0 lead.

The Locos responded in a big way in the seventh.

After loading the bases, Lima tied the game on a sacrifice fly. Another walk reloaded the bases and set the stage for Jimmy Dionne, who delivered the biggest hit of the night. Dionne drilled a double off the wall, clearing the bases and giving the Locos a 4-1 lead. Grant McGuire followed with an RBI single to score Dionne and extend the advantage to 5-1.

With the lead in hand, the Locos turned to the bullpen in the eighth, bringing in Taylor Echols to close things out.

The Scouts threatened in the ninth and scored a run following an outfield error, but a timely double play earlier in the inning helped limit the damage. Echols recorded the final out on a fly ball, securing the victory for Lima.

The Locos improved to 10-2 on the season and became the first team in the GLSCL to reach double-digit wins. The victory also extended Lima's winning streak to six games.

The Locos will look to secure their fifth consecutive series win when they return to action against the Scouts on Saturday night.

WP: Callaghan O’Connor (W, 2-0) - 7.0 IP, 3 H, R

LP: Ryan Redding (L, 1-1) - 2.1 IP, 2 H, 5 R, K, 2 BB

Locos Notable Players:

Jimmy Dionne - 1 for 4, 2B, 3 RBI, R

Grant McGuire - 1 for 2, RBI

Avery Wilson - 1 for 3, RBI, BB

Cameron Owens - 1 for 3, R, BB, 3 SB

Scouts Notable Players: 

Zachary Pearrow - 1 for 4, RBI

Drew Snipes - 2 for 3, R

Gabe Mathison - 1 for 4, R

Article by Isaac Morrison

The top two teams in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League squared off Tuesday night as the Lima Locos hosted the Mariners to open a three-game series.

Entering the matchup, the Locos sat at 7-2 on the season, while the Mariners came in with the league's best record at 8-1.

Wyatt Dion got the start for Lima and wasted no time setting the tone. Dion struck out the first three batters he faced and dominated early, helping turn the game into a pitchers' duel.

Through two innings, the two teams combined for just three baserunners. By the time the Mariners had gone through the lineup once, Dion had already recorded seven strikeouts while allowing just two walks.

The Mariners finally broke through in the third inning when they connected on their first hit of the night, a solo home run that gave them a 1-0 lead. They added another run later in the inning after a single and stolen base put a runner in scoring position before a base hit brought him home.

After weather delayed the game for two days, play resumed July 18, and the Locos came out with renewed energy at the plate. Drew Ferguson came out after the delay for the Locos, Sean Krueckeberg started for the Mariners.

Elijah Buffaloe drew a walk and later scored on a double by Jimmy Dionne, cutting the deficit to 2-1. The Mariners answered with a run of their own in the fifth, but Lima continued to chip away.

Cameron Owens singled and stole two bases to move within 90 feet of home before Tyler VanSumeren brought him in on a fielder's choice, trimming the lead to 3-2.

The Locos pulled even in the sixth. With runners on first and second, Owens delivered again, lining a single to right field that scored Cameron Greene and tied the game at 3-3.

The Mariners regained the lead on a sacrifice fly, setting up a pivotal eighth inning.

Lima loaded the bases with no outs and seized the opportunity. Braylon Cordonnier found a gap with a two-run hit that gave the Locos their first lead of the game. Moments later, VanSumeren delivered another clutch hit, sending a single through the middle to bring home two more runs and extend the advantage to 7-4.

The four-run inning proved to be the difference as the Locos completed the comeback and secured a 7-4 victory over the league leaders.

The win improved Lima to 8-2 on the season and gave the Locos an early edge in one of the biggest series of the summer.

WP: Drew Ferguson (W, 1-0) - 5.1 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 6 K

LP: Elias Alvarado (L, 0-1) - 1.1 IP, 4 H, 2 R

Locos Notable Players:

Cameron Owens - 2 for 4, RBI, R, 3 SB

Tyler VanSumeren - 2 for 4, 2B, 3 RBI

Braylon Cordonnier - 1 for 4, 2 RBI, R

Jimmy Dionne - 2 for 4, RBI

Mariners Notable Players:

Matthew Aldridge - 1 for 4, HR, 2 RBI, R

CJ Filipek - 1 for 4, RBI

Landon Tiesing - 1 for 3, RBI

Maalik Perkins - 1 for 5, 2 SB

Game 2

Game 2 of the series featured a seven-inning matchup between the Lima Locos and the Mariners as the Locos looked to secure the series victory.

B.C. Harrison got the start for Lima, while Luke Wildes took the mound for the Mariners.

The Mariners threatened early, putting a runner on third with one out in the opening inning. Harrison worked out of the jam and kept the game scoreless, setting the stage for the Locos to strike first.

Lima wasted little time getting on the board. The Locos put runners on first and third with no outs before Jimmy Dionne lined a single through the gap to score the game's first run. Later in the inning, Cameron Greene grounded into a double play but drove in another run, giving Lima a 2-0 lead.

The Mariners cut the deficit in half in the third inning, plating a run to make it 2-1. The Locos answered immediately.

After Nick Fumich worked a walk, Dionne stepped to the plate and delivered the biggest swing of the game, launching a two-run home run to extend Lima's lead to 4-1.

The Locos added another insurance run in the fourth. With runners on first and second, Elijah Buffaloe lined a single to the opposite field, driving in a run and pushing the advantage to 5-1.

From there, the pitching staffs took over.

Neither team was able to generate much offense over the final three innings as Lima's pitchers kept the Mariners in check and preserved the four-run lead.

The Locos closed out the 5-1 victory to secure the series win over one of the league's top teams.

With the win, Lima improved to 9-2 on the season and extended their winning streak to five games. Although the Locos have already claimed the series, the final game will be played July 14 in Grand Lake.

WP: B.C. Harrison (W, 1-0) - 5.0 IP, 5 H, R, 6 K, 2 BB

LP: Luke Wildes (L, 0-1) - 3.0 IP, 7 H, 4 R, K, BB

Loco Notable Players:

Jimmy Dionne - 2 for 3, HR, 3 RBI, R

Elijah Buffaloe - 3 for 3, RBI, R, SB

Desmond Francis - 2 for 3, R

Nick Fumich - 1 for 3, 2 R, BB

Mariners Notable Players:

Maalik Perkins - 2 for 3, BB

Matthew Aldridge - 1 for 3, BB

Huston Dunn - 1 for 3, R

Luke Wildes - 0 for 4, RBI

Article by Isaac Morrison

Seven wins in nine games.

That is how the Lima Locos have opened the 2026 season, putting themselves near the top of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League standings and establishing themselves as one of the league's early contenders.

The success has been fueled by an offense that has been among the most productive in the league. Through nine games, the Locos have scored 68 runs while posting a .260 batting average and an impressive .400 on-base percentage. Time and time again, Lima has found ways to put runners on base and capitalize on scoring opportunities.

While the numbers tell part of the story, the players behind them are what have made the difference.

One of the biggest contributors has been freshman infielder Elijah Buffaloe. The Orlando, Florida, native and University of Central Florida product has appeared in seven games and is hitting .320 with four RBIs and eight runs scored. Despite joining a roster full of players from different schools and backgrounds, Buffaloe has quickly become an important piece of the Locos lineup.

Another key bat has come from Purdue junior Jimmy Dionne. Through eight games, Dionne is hitting .303 while driving in seven runs and scoring six of his own. Whether it has been delivering timely hits or helping spark rallies, Dionne has consistently been in the middle of the Locos' offensive success.

The Locos have also received major contributions from one of the youngest players on the roster. Tyler VanSumeren, who recently graduated from high school in Georgia and is committed to play baseball at Kennesaw State University, has wasted no time making an impact. Through seven games, VanSumeren is batting .308 with seven RBIs and four runs scored, repeatedly delivering in key situations throughout the early part of the season.

While the offense has grabbed headlines, Lima's pitching staff has quietly played a major role in the team's fast start.

One familiar face for Locos fans is Grant Jolly. The Wapakoneta native returned to Lima this summer after previously pitching for the organization and has continued to be a reliable arm out of the bullpen. Through seven innings of work, Jolly owns a 1-0 record, one save and seven strikeouts while posting a 3.86 ERA. His experience and familiarity with the organization have made him a valuable part of the pitching staff.

Davis Harper has also been a steady presence on the mound. The freshman from Kennesaw State University has made two starts this season and has been dominant through his first 10 innings. Harper owns a 1-0 record with a 1.80 ERA and nine strikeouts, helping provide stability at the front of the Locos rotation.

What makes the Locos unique is the variety of backgrounds represented throughout the roster. Players have traveled from Florida, Georgia, Indiana and Ohio to spend their summer in Lima, all with the shared goal of improving their game and helping the Locos compete for a championship.

So far, that combination has proven successful.

Through the first nine games of the season, the Locos have established themselves as one of the top teams in the GLSCL. While the standings show a team off to a strong start, the players behind those numbers tell the story of why.

As the season continues, fans will have plenty of opportunities to get to know the players responsible for one of the hottest starts in the league.

Article by Isaac Morrison

The Lima Locos looked to complete a three-game sweep of the Southern Ohio Copperheads on Sunday and extend their winning streak to three games.

Andrew Onuegbu got the start for Lima, while Jack Leonard took the mound for the Copperheads.

The Locos wasted no time getting the offense going. In the first inning, Braylon Cordonnier launched a three-run home run to give Lima an early 3-0 advantage and continue the offensive momentum the team had built throughout the series.

Lima added to its lead over the next two innings. In the second, Avery Wilson doubled, bringing home Desmond Francis, who had reached on an error. Wilson later came around to score on a sacrifice fly by Grant McGuire, pushing the lead to 5-0.

The Locos kept the pressure on in the third. Nick Fumich singled and Francis drew a walk before Wilson delivered again, driving in Fumich with an RBI single. The run gave Lima a 6-0 lead and marked Wilson's second RBI of the afternoon.

The Copperheads battled back in the middle innings. An error and a base hit helped Southern Ohio score three runs in the fourth, cutting the deficit in half. The home team added another run in the sixth to make it a 6-4 game and put pressure on the Locos heading into the late innings.

Any momentum the Copperheads had quickly disappeared in the eighth.

With two runners on base, Parker Dastou drove in a run with a single before a passed ball allowed another runner to score. Cameron Owens then delivered the biggest hit of the inning, clearing the bases with a two-run double. Desmond Francis followed with an RBI triple, capping a five-run frame that gave the Locos an 11-4 lead.

Southern Ohio managed a two-out home run in the ninth, but it was not enough to overcome Lima's offensive outburst. The Locos recorded the final out and secured an 11-6 victory to complete the series sweep.

The win improves Lima to 7-2 on the season and marks its third consecutive series victory. The Locos also extended their winning streak to three games and remain atop the North Division standings.

Next up is one of the biggest series of the early season. Lima will face the Mariners, who enter the matchup with the league's best record at 8-1. With the top two teams in the league meeting, the three-game series could provide an early statement for whichever team comes out on top.

Locos Notable Players:

Braylon Cordonnier - 2 for 5, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R

Avery Wilson - 2 for 5, 2B, 2 RBI, R, BB

Cameron Owens - 1 for 3, 2B, 2 RBI, R, BB, 2 SB

Nick Fumich - 2 for 3, 2 R, 2 BB, SB

Copperheads Notable Players:

Fox Spears - 1 for 1, HR, 2 RBI, R

Eli Mandler - 1 for 4, 3 RBI, R

Landon Baker - 1 for 5, RBI

Easton Nuzum - 1 for 2, 2 BB, SB

Article by Isaac Morrison

The Lima Locos looked to stay hot Saturday night as they look for a series win against the Copperheads.

Garrett Byrd got the start for Lima, while Collin Hirschkorn took the mound for the Copperheads.

The Copperheads struck first in the opening inning. A single and an error helped bring home the first run of the game before another base hit plated a second, giving the home team an early 2-0 lead.

The Locos wasted little time responding.

Lima loaded the bases in the second inning and took advantage of some control issues. A bases-loaded walk brought Shane Miranda home, and a wild pitch later in the inning allowed Cameron Owens to score and tie the game at 2-2.

The Locos grabbed their first lead in the third. With the bases loaded once again, Parker Dastou reached on a fielder's choice that brought Jimmy Dionne across the plate. Cameron Owens followed with a sacrifice fly to score Cameron Greene and extend Lima's lead to 4-2.

The game broke open in the fifth.

After another bases-loaded opportunity, Tyler VanSumeren delivered a single that sparked a four-run inning. A costly Copperheads error allowed the Locos to take full advantage, pushing the lead to 8-2 and putting the game firmly in Lima's control.

The offense kept rolling in the seventh. Desmond Francis doubled with one out before Avery Wilson drove him home with an RBI single. Elijah Buffaloe followed with a run-scoring hit of his own, bringing Wilson around to score and increasing the Locos' advantage to 10-2.

Lima added one more run in the eighth when Cameron Greene doubled and later scored on a double by Parker Dastou, extending the lead to 11-2.

The Copperheads threatened in the ninth with the bases loaded and two outs. They managed to score two runs on walks before the Locos recorded the final out to secure the victory.

The 11-4 win marked another strong offensive performance for Lima, which scored in five different innings and continued its recent surge at the plate. The Locos improved to 6-2 on the season and secured the series victory.

Lima will look to complete the sweep when the two teams meet again tonight.

SV: Grant Jolly (Sv, 1)

Locos Notable Players:

Tyler VanSumeren - 1 for 3, 3 RBI, R, BB

Parker Dastou - 1 for 5, 2B, 2 RBI

Avery Wilson - 2 for 6, RBI, R

Elijah Buffaloe - 1 for 3, RBI, BB

Copperhead Notable Players:

Joshua Caudill - 1 for 2, RBI

Brady Kaufman - 1 for 3, RBI, R

Landon Baker - 2 for 4, 2 R

Cal Leighton - 1 for 1, R

Article by Isaac Morrison

The Lima Locos looked to bounce back Friday night as they opened a three-game series against the Copperheads.

Davis Harper got the start for Lima, while Rylan Sams took the mound for the Copperheads.

The first two innings were quiet before the Locos broke through in the third. After reaching base on a walk and an error, Lima took advantage of a passed ball that allowed Tyler VanSumeren to score the game's first run. Elijah Buffaloe followed with an RBI single to bring home Avery Wilson, and Jimmy Dionne capped off the inning with a double to center field that scored Buffaloe and gave the Locos a 3-0 lead.

The Copperheads answered with a run in the bottom of the inning and added another in the fourth to cut the deficit to 3-2.

Lima responded in the fifth when Cameron Greene doubled to score Grant McGuire, who had reached base on a walk. The Locos added another insurance run in the sixth as Braylon Cordonnier came around to score on a wild pitch, extending the lead to 5-2.

Neither team was able to generate much offense over the next two innings before the Locos added to their advantage in the ninth. With two runners in scoring position, Dionne picked up another RBI on a groundout. Moments later, Elijah Buffaloe crossed the plate on a wild pitch, pushing Lima's lead to 7-2.

The Copperheads attempted a late rally in the bottom of the ninth. A leadoff double put pressure on the Locos, and a later single brought home a run. Two walks loaded the bases and brought the tying run to the on-deck circle, but Lima escaped the jam with a strikeout on a full count to secure the victory.

The Locos improved to 5-2 on the season with the win and remain atop the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League North Division standings. Lima will look to secure the series Saturday night when it takes on the Copperheads in Game 2.

WP: Davis Harper (W, 1-0) - 6.0 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 5 K, BB

LP: Rylan Sams (L, 1-1) - 5.0 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 3 K, 2 BB

SV: Taylor Echols (Sv, 1)

Locos Notable Players:

Elijah Buffaloe - 3 for 5, RBI, 2 R

Jimmy Dionne - 1 for 4, 2B, 2 RBI, BB

Cameron Greene - 3 for 3, 2B, RBI, BB

Copperheads Notable Players:

Lance Morgan - 2 for 4, RBI, R

Cal Leighton - 1 for 3, RBI, BB

Eli Mandler - 1 for 4, RBI, BB

Article by Isaac Morrison

The Lima Locos returned to Simmons Field on Thursday night looking to complete a three-game sweep of the Michigan Monarchs.

Michael Strickland got the start for the Locos, while Casey Robertson took the mound for the Monarchs.

Michigan struck first in the opening inning when a sacrifice fly brought home a run to give the Monarchs a 1-0 lead. The Locos were able to limit the damage and keep the deficit at one.

The Monarchs added to their advantage in the third inning after loading the bases with no outs. A sacrifice fly and a groundout each brought home a run, extending Michigan's lead to 3-0.

Lima struggled to find an answer offensively early, while the Monarchs continued to apply pressure. In the fifth inning, Michigan broke the game open by scoring three more runs, pushing its lead to 6-0.

The Locos finally got on the board in the bottom half of the inning. Parker Dastou doubled and later advanced to third before Nick Fumich drove him in with an RBI groundout, cutting the deficit to 6-1.

Michigan responded once again in the sixth. A series of well-placed hits and aggressive baserunning helped the Monarchs plate three more runs, stretching the lead to 9-1 and putting Lima in danger of being run-ruled.

The Locos continued to battle. Cameron Owens singled with two outs in the seventh and stole second to move into scoring position. Fumich followed with an RBI single to bring Owens home and make it a 9-2 game.

Lima threatened again in the eighth. With runners on second and third and one out, Jin Kasuya reached on an error that allowed a run to score. The Locos later loaded the bases and appeared poised to make things interesting, but a ground ball back to the pitcher resulted in an inning-ending double play that halted the rally.

Neither team scored again as Michigan closed out the 9-3 victory.

Despite the loss, the Locos still claimed the series after winning the first two games and move to 4-2 on the season. Lima will hit the road this weekend for a three-game series against the Copperheads.

WP: Kayden Schankowski (W, 2-0) - 5.0 P, 5 H, 3 R, 2 K, 2 BB

LP: Michael Strickland (L, 1-1) - 4.0 IP, 4 H, 3 , 3 K, 3 BB

Locos Notable Players:

Jimmy Dionne - 2 for 4, 2B, BB

Parker Dastou - 1 for 4, 2B, R

Nick Fumich - 1 for 5, 2 RBI

Jin Kasuya - 0 for 4, RBI

Monarchs Notable Players:

Ryan Metz - 2 for 4, 2 RBI, 2 R, SB

Bret Perry - 3 for 5, 2 R

Tyler Bruggeman - 2 for 4, RBI, 2 R, BB

Maddux Bach - 0 for 4, 2 RBI

Article by Isaac Morrison

The Lima Locos traveled to Michigan on Wednesday night looking to secure a series win against the Michigan Monarchs.

Callaghan O'Connor got the start for the Locos, while Cole Bronoel-Cuthrel took the mound for the Monarchs.

It didn't take long for Lima to get on the board. Elijah Buffaloe launched a solo home run in the first inning to give the Locos an early 1-0 lead. Michigan answered in the bottom half of the inning, tying the game at 1-1 heading into the second.

The Locos regained the lead in the second after Desmond Francis singled and stole second before eventually scoring on a wild pitch. The advantage was short-lived, however, as the Monarchs responded with a two-run home run to move in front 3-2.

Lima answered immediately in the third. With runners on first and third, Cameron Greene delivered an RBI single to score Jimmy Dionne and tie the game. The Locos weren't finished there, as a throwing error by Michigan allowed Gabe Gonzalez and Greene to score, giving Lima a 5-3 lead.

From that point on, the Locos took control.

In the fifth inning, Buffaloe scored on a double by Gonzalez to extend the lead to 6-3. Following the inning, play was delayed for 25 minutes because of weather, but the interruption did little to slow Lima's offense.

The Locos broke the game open in the sixth. Cameron Owens reached base and eventually scored before Francis added an RBI single. Buffaloe continued his strong night with another RBI hit, while Jimmy Dionne and Gonzalez each drove in runs during a four-run inning that stretched the lead to 10-3.

Lima kept the pressure on in the seventh. Francis collected his third hit of the game and drove in a run, while Tyler VanSumeren added an RBI single. Avery Wilson and Buffaloe each brought home runs as the Locos plated four more to push the lead to 14-3.

With the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League's mercy rule in effect, Michigan needed to score in the bottom of the seventh to extend the game. The Monarchs were unable to do so, going down in order and ending the contest.

It was an impressive offensive performance for the Locos, who scored 14 runs on 16 hits. Several familiar names led the way, with four players recording multiple hits as Lima improved to 4-1 on the season.

The Locos return home Thursday night to close out the series against the Monarchs at Simmons Field.

WP: Callaghan O’Connor (W, 1-0) - 4.0 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 K, 2 BB

LP: Cole Bronoel-Cuthrel (L, 0-1) - 5.0 IP, 8 H, 6 R, 5 K, BB

SV: Drew Ferguson (Sv, 1)

Locos Notable Players:

Elijah Buffaloe - 3 for 5, HR, 2B, 3 RBI, 3 R, SB

Gabe Gonzalez - 4 for 5, 2B, 2 RBI, R

Desmond Francis - 3 for 4, 2 RBI, 3 R, 2 SB

Jimmy Dionne - 2 for 5, 2 2B, RBI, R

Monarchs Notable Players:

Sean Fox: 1 for 3, HR, 2 RBI, R

Ryan Metz: 1 for 3, SB

Tyler Bruggeman, 1 for 3, SB

Article by Isaac Morrison

The Lima Locos returned home Tuesday night to open a three-game series against the Michigan Monarchs.

Wyatt Dion got the start on the mound for Lima, while Jack Murphy took the ball for Michigan.

Dion was tested early when the Monarchs put a runner in scoring position in the opening inning, but he worked out of trouble to keep the game scoreless. The Locos then struck first in the bottom half of the inning. After drawing two walks, Lima got an RBI single from Shane Miranda to take a 1-0 lead.

Michigan answered in the fourth. Two singles and a walk loaded the bases before a single to left field brought home a pair of runs, giving the Monarchs a 2-1 advantage.

The lead didn't last long as Lima loaded the bases in the bottom of the fourth and capitalized when Tyler VanSumeren reached on a fielder's choice, allowing the tying run to score and making it 2-2.

The Locos regained control in the fifth. Grant McGuire came around to score on a hit from Jimmy Dionne, and Dionne later crossed the plate himself following a Michigan error. Lima threatened to add more with two runners in scoring position and two outs, but the inning ended with the Locos holding a 4-2 lead.

Looking for some insurance in the eighth, the Locos once again put runners in scoring position. This time, however, a diving play by the Monarchs' shortstop ended the threat and kept the deficit at two runs.

The Locos however, were not out of the woods just yet as they found themselves in a tough situation in the ninth.

Michigan loaded the bases with no outs and put the tying run on base. The Locos turned to Adam Guillet, who quickly helped turn a double play, recording two outs while allowing one run to score and cutting the lead to 4-3.

With the game on the line, Guillet battled the final Monarchs hitter to a full count before getting the batter to roll over a ground ball to shortstop for the final out. The left-hander earned the save, and the Locos secured a 4-3 victory in the opening game of the series.

With the win, Lima improves to 3-1 on the season. The Locos will travel to Michigan for the second game of the series Wednesday before returning home Thursday for the finale.

WP: Ryne Michaeloff (W, 1-0) - 4.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 5 K

LP: Antonio Biggs (L, 0-1) - 2.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, BB

SV: Adam Guillet: (Sv, 2)

Locos Notable Players:

Shane Miranda - 3 for 3, RBI, R

Jimmy Dionne - 1 for 4, RBI, R

Tyler VanSumeren - 1 for 4, RBI

Grant McGuire - 0 for 2, R, BB, SB

Monarchs Notable Players:

Ryan Metz - 3 for 4, 2B, R, SB

Tyler Bruggeman - 1 for 4, 2 RBI, R

Casey Robertson - 1 for 4, R

Article by Isaac Morrison

Simmons Field has a different look this summer.

The longtime home of the Lima Locos debuted a new turf infield during opening weekend, marking the completion of a renovation project that city officials believe will benefit players, coaches and fans for years to come.

Installed by AstroTurf in the fall of 2025, the project also included a new six-pole netting system, a premium split-face backstop wall, updated bleachers and additional concrete work around the facility. While the upgrades improve the appearance of Simmons Field, city officials say the biggest impact may come when the weather doesn't cooperate.

According to Lima Parks and Recreation Recreation Supervisor Brett Roehm, reducing rainouts was one of the primary reasons behind the decision to install a turf surface.

"The number of games lost" throughout both the high school and Locos seasons was a major factor in the city's decision, Roehm said.

During the 2025 season alone, the Locos lost seven scheduled game dates because of weather. While some contests were made up through doubleheaders, others had to be moved elsewhere due to league scheduling requirements. Roehm noted that those cancellations meant "7 opportunities missed" for Lima residents to enjoy baseball at Simmons Field.

With the Locos averaging close to 400 fans per game, Roehm estimated that nearly 3,000 fans missed the chance to attend a game because of weather-related cancellations. The field is also heavily used during the spring by local high school programs, making field conditions a concern well before the summer season begins.

The city also considered the growing costs associated with maintaining a natural infield. Materials such as field drying agents, conditioners and infield dirt had become increasingly expensive, making turf a practical long-term investment.

Beyond reducing maintenance and improving playability, Roehm believes the project helps ensure the Locos remain in Lima for years to come.

"As long as there is a league for them to play, we want the Locos at Simmons Field," Roehm said.

The Locos have called Simmons Field home since 2008, and Roehm said the renovation helps secure that relationship well into the future. As more facilities continue to install turf surfaces, the city wanted to make sure Lima would not be "on the outside watching" if other opportunities became available.

While the turf infield is the most noticeable addition, Roehm said fans should also appreciate the overall transformation of the facility. New fencing, lighting and dugouts have all been added during the past decade, while this latest round of improvements brought a new backstop wall, bleachers and concrete work.

"I think the biggest thing I see when I walk in that facility is the view that has been created of the field with the new backstop," Roehm said. He described the difference between the old and new look as "night and day."

The feedback from coaches and team officials has been overwhelmingly positive. Roehm said everything he has heard has been "in a very positive light" since the installation was completed.

Perhaps nobody has appreciated the changes more than Locos General Manager Sean Boley. Roehm joked that Boley, who often handled field preparation during rainy weather, is "pretty tickled with how it all turned out."

As the Locos begin another summer at Simmons Field, the renovations represent more than just a new playing surface. They are an investment in the future of the facility, the organization and the fans who fill the stands each season.

If you are a resident of Lima or visiting for a different reason, be sure to come out to Simmons Field and enjoy the new look venue and stay for a Locos game.

Article by Isaac Morrison

After splitting the first two games of the series, the Lima Locos took the field Sunday night looking to secure a series win against the Flag City Sluggers. Garrett Byrd got the start for Lima, while Parker Faris took the mound for Flag City.

Byrd was tested early. In the second inning, the Sluggers put two runners on with no outs, but the right-hander worked his way out of the jam to keep the game scoreless.

Flag City broke through in the third, scoring two runs to take an early lead. The Locos answered an inning later. Elijah Buffaloe drew a walk and Jimmy Dionne reached to put two runners aboard with one out before Gabe Gonzalez launched a three-run home run, giving Lima a 3-2 advantage.

The Sluggers threatened again in the fourth with two runners on and two outs, but Byrd recorded a strikeout to end the inning and preserve the lead.

Lima added to its advantage in the fifth. Jin Kasuya worked a walk and advanced to third on a single by Nick Fumich before Tyler VanSumeren delivered an RBI single to center field. With runners on first and third and no outs, Flag City turned to its bullpen in an attempt to limit the damage. A wild pitch moved VanSumeren to second, but the Locos were unable to capitalize further, leaving two runners stranded while extending the lead to 4-2.

The Sluggers cut into the deficit with a run in the sixth, making it a one-run game, but Lima responded once again in the seventh. After loading the bases with no outs, the Locos scored a run on a error by the Sluggers and added another on a sacrifice fly by Dionne, pushing the lead to 6-3.

Lima continued to add on in the eighth. With runners on first and third and two outs, VanSumeren ripped a single down the first-base line to bring home a run. Moments later, a balk allowed another runner to score, stretching the Locos' lead to 8-3.

The Locos closed the door in the ninth to secure the victory and claim their first series win of the season. Lima improves to 2-1 on the year and will return to action Tuesday when it opens a three-game series against the Michigan Monarchs at Simmons Field.

WP: Grant Jolly (W, 1-0) - 3.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 4 K, 3 BB

LP: Parker Faris (L, 0-1) - 4.0 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 2 K, 4 BB

SV: Adam Guillet (Sv, 1)

Locos Notable Players:

Gabe Gonzalez - 1 for 2, HR, 3 RBI, R, BB

Tyler VanSumeren - 2 for 4, 2 RBI

Nick Fumich - 2 for 4, 2 R

Jimmy Dionne - 1 for 2, RBI, R, BB

Sluggers Notable Players:

Ty O'Brien - 3 for 4, 2B, RBI, BB

Trenten Smith - 1 for 3, RBI, R, BB

Drew Tajblik - 1 for 5, RBI, R

Article by Isaac Morrison

The Lima Locos returned home Saturday night for their home opener looking to improve to 2-0 on the season. Davis Harper got the start on the mound for Lima, while Jackson Urenovitch took the ball for the Flag City Sluggers.

Offense was hard to come by early for the Locos, who were retired in order through the first two innings. Despite the slow start at the plate, Lima's defense helped keep the game scoreless. In the third inning, the Sluggers put two runners on with one out, but a double play ended the threat and kept Flag City off the board.

The Locos had an opportunity of their own in the bottom half of the inning, but two runners were left stranded. Another scoring chance came later when a walk and two hit-by-pitches loaded the bases with one out. However, Jin Kasuya grounded into a double play, ending the inning and leaving all three runners on base.

Flag City finally broke through in the fifth. After loading the bases with no outs, the Sluggers pushed across a run on a walk and added another on a double play. Taylor Echols settled in after the damage, striking out the final batter of the inning to limit the deficit to 2-0.

Lima continued searching for an answer at the plate. In the seventh inning, a walk by Kasuya and a hit-by-pitch gave the Locos another opportunity to climb back into the game, but once again the runners were left stranded.

The Sluggers added some breathing room in the ninth. With two runners aboard, a base hit brought both home and extended the lead to 4-0. The Locos were unable to mount a rally in the bottom half of the inning, dropping their first game of the season.

Lima managed just two hits on the night and moves to 1-1 on the season.

Following the game, coach Ehrnsberger reflected on the team's performance.

"I was definitely disappointed in our approaches tonight, but it's Game 2 and it's a 42-game season," Ehrnsberger said. "It's a little too early to get worried about anything."

The Locos will look to bounce back and take the series finale against the Sluggers at home.

WP: Jackson Urenovitch (W, 1-0) - 6.0 IP, 2 H, 3 K, 3BB, 3 HBP

LP: Taylor Echols (L, 0-1) - 2.0 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 K, 4 BB

Locos Notable Players:

Tyler VanSumeren - 2 for 4

Sluggers Notable Players:

Brett Reed - 3 for 5, R

Miles Mitchell - 1 for 5, 2 RBI

Timothy Leark - 1 for 3, RBI, BB

Article by Isaac Morrison

The Lima Locos opened their regular season Friday night with a road matchup against the Flag City Sluggers and came away with a 10-6 victory.

The Sluggers struck first, scoring two runs in the bottom of the first inning to take an early lead. Lima answered in the fourth. Cameron Greene reached on a fielder's choice and later scored on a double by Jimmy Dionne. Grant McGuire followed with an RBI single to bring home another run and tie the game at 2-2.

Flag City regained the lead with a run in the fifth inning, but the Locos responded in a big way in the seventh. With the bases loaded, Avery Wilson launched a grand slam to put Lima in front for good. The blast accounted for all four of Wilson's RBIs on the night and gave the Locos a 6-3 advantage.

Lima added another run in the eighth inning when Greene scored on a wild pitch after the Locos loaded the bases. The Sluggers answered with a run of their own, cutting the deficit to 7-4 heading into the ninth.

The Locos added valuable insurance runs in the top of the ninth. Wilson walked and stole second before advancing to third on a single by Parker Dastou. Nick Fumich entered as a pinch runner and scored on a sacrifice fly by Greene. Dionne later drove in Dastou with a single, and Dionne eventually came around to score after a double by McGuire and a walk by Gabe Gonzalez before crossing the plate on a wild pitch.

Flag City mounted a late rally with two runs in the bottom of the ninth, but Lima was able to close out the season-opening win.

The Locos finished with 10 runs on 11 hits, reaching double digits in both categories. With the victory, Lima improved to 1-0 on the season and will host the Sluggers on Saturday at 7:05 p.m.

WP: Michael Strickland (1-0) - 3.0 IP, 1H, 1R, 3K, 2 BB, 1 HBP

LP: Ben Best (0-1) - 0.2 IP, 3H, 4R, 1K, 1BB, 2 HBP

Locos Notable Players:

Avery Wilson - 1 for 1, HR, 4 RBI, R, 2 BB, SB

Grant McGuire - 3 for 4, 2B, RBI, R

Jimmy Dionne - 2 for 5, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R

Cameron Greene - 2 for 5, RBI, 2 R

Sluggers Notable Players:

Miles Mitchell - 2 for 5, 2B, 2 R

Mickey Anderson - 2 for 5, 2B, 3 RBI

Timothy Leark - 2 for 2, 3B, R, BB

Mason Jacob - 0 for 2, RBI, R, BB, SB

Article by Isaac Morrison

The 2026 Lima Locos took the field for the first time Tuesday night, hosting Portland in an exhibition game.

Neither team was able to generate offense early as the game remained scoreless through four innings. The Locos broke through in the bottom of the fifth when Grant McGuire, Braylon Cordonnier and Gabe Gonzalez singled to load the bases with one out. Jin Kasuya then reached on a fielder's choice and advanced to second on an error, allowing two runs to score and giving Lima a 2-0 lead.

Runs were hard to come by until the eighth inning when the Locos' offense broke the game open. Lima tallied eight runs in the frame to push its total to double digits and secure a 10-0 victory.

The Locos' pitching staff was dominant throughout the night, as eight pitchers combined for a two-hit shutout. Davis Harper logged the most work on the mound, facing nine batters while allowing one hit and striking out one.

Offensively, Lima received contributions throughout the lineup. McGuire and Tyler VanSumeren each recorded multiple hits, while Cameron Greene delivered the biggest hit of the night with a three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning. Greene finished with three RBIs, while Avery Wilson drove in two runs. VanSumeren and Nick Fumich each added an RBI.

The Locos were also sharp defensively, committing no errors compared with Portland's two. Lima finished with a 10-2 advantage in hits while having a balanced effort in all areas of the game.

Article by Isaac Morrison

After starting pitcher Anderson Hayes blanked the Southern Ohio Copperheads in the top of the first it was a chance for the Locos to perform offensively, and they wouldn't look back from that moment on.

Reese Borho would lead the game off with a sharply hit ball to second base and reached because of an error followed by a Charlie Vercruysse walk putting runners on first and second. On the second pitch of the at bat Braydon Kersey would deliver and crush his fourth homerun of the year to put the Locos up 3-0. Matt Rose was hit by a pitch and Cole Crafton wanted to join the homerun party, scoring two runs and making it 5-0 Locos with no one out. Grant McGuire would double but after nine batters in the inning would be stranded keeping the Locos lead at 5-0 after one.

In the second Anderson Hayes would pick up his first strikeout and put the Copperheads down 1-2-3. This would be the fourth time in an eventual 11.1 innings of work on the season he produced a 1-2-3 inning. The Locos bats wouldn't cool down in the second with an opening single from Borho and a fielder's choice from Vercruysse put a runner on first with one out. Braydon Kersey would deliver his second hit of the day putting runners in scoring position. Cole Crafton would deliver big with a 2 RBI single into shallow right and put the Locos up 7-0 after the second.

To open the third Frankie Clark would get on via a single and a fielder's choice that went wrong resulted in runners on first and second with no outs. After a strikeout from Anderson Hayes and a flyout it looked like the Locos might escape with no runs coming around to score but an error in left field on a ball deflected off of Reese Borho's glove two runs would score. The Locos would put a pair of runners on but they would be left there so after 3 inningins it was 7-2 Locos advantage.

Three well placed singles in the third would score one run in the fourth for the Copperheads and after the top of the fourth inning Anderson Hayes would be replaced. Hayes pitched 4 innings, allowed four hits, three strikeouts, one walk, and three runs (one earned). Locos would go 1-2-3 and the score would remain 7-3.

Anthony Lariz would enter the game and although there was a leadoff single, a caught stealing would allow for Lariz to put down the Copperheads 1-2-3. Southern Ohio would only get five baserunners on from innings 4-8 stranding three and scoring none of them. The bottom of the fifth ended the Locos scoring drought where a leadoff hit by pitch would be followed by David Falloon's second homerun of the year put the Locos up 9-3 where it would remain for one inning.

The sixth inning for the Locos would see back to back homeruns in just seven pitches Braydon Kersey collected his 5th of the season and Matt Rose got the ultimate extra base hit for is first one of the season. These were homeruns four and five of the game, the most since opening day when the Locos had three vs. Muskegon (Kersey, Bradfield, and Falloon). A Cole Crafton walk and single from Evan Holstein put runners on the corners allowing Grant McGuire to grab an RBI on a sac fly to center. This would be the last run scored by the Locos, putting them up 12-3.

Braydon Kersey would end his day 3-4 with two HR, a double and reached on an error and a walk. He recorded 4 RBIs over this time as well. Cole Crafton also had a great day going 2-4 with a homerun, single, and a walk.

The local Loco Billy Bourk would enter to close out the game for Lariz. The Copperheads wouldn't make it easy with a two out rally consisting of three walks and two singles scoring two runs. But with a groundout to Matt Rose to end the inning the Locos would pick up win number eight of the year and ending a five game losing streak.

The rubber match between the Locos (8-5) and Copperheads (6-8) will take place tonight (6/22) at 5:05 from Simmons Field.

WP: Anthony Lariz (2-0) - 4.0 IP, 0R, 3H, 4K, 2BB, 1HBP

LP: Tanner O'Farrel (1-1) - 2.0 IP, 7R(6ER), 6H, 1K, 1BB, 1 HBP

SO 6R 9H 4E 10 LOB

LL 12R 11H 1E 8LOB

Article by Chase Dettrow

The Lima Locos sent the Muskegon Clippers back home with an 0-3 record after the opening weekend of the GLSCL season.

In Game two of the series starting pitcher Evan Shapiro came out firing throwing four innings and only allowing two Clippers on the basepath via walks. Shapiro stated that he was "Getting comfortable from the get-go" by getting ahead in counts and staying calm even after he started behind. Shapiro had eight strikeouts over this time which currently leads the entire Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League.

The Locos bats in game two took a little bit to show up, but in inning number three the top of the order changed this with back to back singles from Reese Borho and Matt Rose put two runners on. Braydon Kersey would destroy a ball past the right center fence and put the Locos up 3-0. Kersey at the end of the series sits at a .308 average with 2 HR and 4 RBIs. Clippers pitching staff would then give up 7 consecutive free passes (six walks and a hit batter). By the end of the third inning Locos were up 8-0.

Brady Fitzpatrick and Stetson Callaway would combine for the rest of the game pitching wise and didn't allow any hits for a combined game no hitter. They had five strikeouts and only two walks over three innings. Locos would add 3 runs in the sixth and end the game in 7 with a final score of 11-0.

Game three would be much more nerve racking for Lima. Clippers star Ashten Wong would walk and advance home on an error putting the Clippers up 1-0 right after the game began. Locos were retired 1-2-3 and found themselves down 1-0 at the end of the first inning.

However after blanking the Clippers in the second inning Locos struck back. Cole Crafton singled on a ball into left field followed by a Charlie Vercruysse walk put them on first and second. A ground ball advanced each into scoring position and Grant McGuire took advantage by sending a ball deep into right center for a stand up double and a 2-1 Locos advantage.

Ashten Wong had a leadoff walk and once on third a wild pitch would bring him home to even up the game at 2 all. After the wild pitch Anderson Hayes would be replaced pitching 2.1 innings, 2 hits, 2 runs (1 earned), 3 strikeouts, and 4 walks. Jonathon Allen came in to the game and ended the third shortly after.

The Locos looked to break the tie in the bottom of the fourth and thanks to an error, walk, and fielder's choice Charlie Vercruysse on third and Grant McGuire on first. Luke Mottola would attempt to break the tie but with great plate discipline walked to first and loaded the bases full of Locos. On the fourth pitch of the at bat leadoff hitter Reese Borho would bloop a single in center field scoring Vercruysse and McGuire and putting the Locos up 4-2 where they would ultimately end inning four.

In the sixth inning with the Locos still up 4-2 a leadoff flyout and back to back singles put Luke Noack and Nolan Zajac on the corners with the lineup heading back to the top of the order. Ashten Wong smoked a ball for a homerun putting the Clippers up 5-4. It was a return to form for Wong who led the league with 8 homeruns last season.

Chad Ehrnsberger said about the homerun that Wong has "Put up numbers every summer so to see him do that didn't shock me". Another thing that didn't shock him was the Locos response.

Right away in the bottom of the sixth Luke Motolla walked, Reese Borho singled, and Matt Rose hit a sacrifice fly that evened the game at     5-5. Ehrensberger said "We've done a good job answering whenever they (Clippers) score. We seem to come back with our best foot forward".

It was the hero of the game for the Locos, Reese Borho, who took a ball deep to right field on the third pitch for what was ultimatelt the game winning run. Borho went 3-5 with 3 RBIs and now finds himself second in the GLSCL batting average standings hitting .500.

The environment created by the Lima Locos is one where no matter the result they are always going to be there for each other, whichi is especially impressive after only being together for a couple of weeks.

Pitcher Evan Shapiro stated "Overall, it's just fun to play with this group of guys. Everyone has fun and everyone roots for each other on. It's a great team to be a part of".

The off the field cohesion has translated directly to the field as the Locos are 3-0 as they get ready for the Flag City Sluggers in a series played on Tuesday-Thursday. Locos will return to Simmons Field Friday and Sunday facing the Xenia Scouts.

Lima - Bottom of the fourth, one out. Jackson Bradfield was up to bat and delivered with a single to left field that would be all Charlie Vercuysse needed to score and tie the game at 4 each. This was just the beginning of what would become the Lima Locos first win on Opening Day of the GLSCL season.

The Muskegon Clippers would jump on starting pitcher Austin Vargas early with a single and a pair of walks in the first three batters. After a strikeout, Ben Meyers would be due up and grounded out to second baseman Braydon Kersey, but that would be enough for the Clippers to go up 1-0, shortly followed (just four pitches later) by a Austin Vargas wild pitch scoring Braden Graves. That would be the last run scored in the first by Muskegon and put them up 2-0.

Clippers starting pitcher Connor Freeman would open his game with a walk in four pitches to Jackson Bradfield, but just one pitch later his defense would help him out on a fielder's choice retiring Bradfield. However, back to back singles form Braydon Kersey and David Falloon would score Matt Rose and score Lima's lone run on inning number one.

Inning number two would see little drama as both pitchers warmed up to the game. Vargas would walk one batter but put Jordan Lewis down looking to end the inning and stranded the runner at third. Freeman had one hit off of him, a single from Charlie Vercuysse, but it would not matter as it was sandwiched between a pair of strikeouts to end inning two.

The Clippers bats would get back on the right track with a leadoff single from Braden Graves. A walk drawn by Casey Barnes would put runners on first and second. Holden Baker delivered with a bullet to left center that would score each of them and put Muskegon up 4-1 over the Locos. Braydon Kersey would respond in a HUGE way in the bottom of the third blasting a ball over the right field wall to put the Locos back within two runs. This would be the first of three long balls of Opening Night.

After a walk and a strikeout Austin Vargas day would be done. The starter hurled 3.1 innings, allowed 3 hits, 4 runs (3ER), had 5 strikeouts, 5 walks, and a pair of wild pitches. Eventual winning pitcher Nick Kolze would come in and immediately proved to be a force on the mound, throwing back to back strikeouts in 10 pitches.

A strikeout from Freeman would open the third but the Locos would respond with a walk and an RBI double from Charlie Vercuysse putting the game at 4-3. Freeman would then be replaced by Ty Randall. Connor Freeman ended with 3.1 IP, 5 hits, 4 runs (4 ER), 4 strikeouts, and three walks. Randall would be in for a rough first couple batters as Bradfield and Rose would each hit a single along with a Kersey walk. A lineout to left would strand a pair of runners on but not before the game could be knotted at 4 all.

Nick Kolze would continue his dominance in inning five by striking out a pair and stranding two runners on via a ground ball to the shortstop. The Locos wouldn't have much offensive luck either, stranding two runners on base after a single form Will Briggs and a walk to Declan Magee.

A leadoff double from Taylor Head to open the sixth put instant pressure on the Locos. It would increase even more after Head took off and successfully stole third base. A flyout to center got out one, but the Locos lone error followed by a Jordan Lewis stolen base made a run seem inevitable. Luckily for the Lima Locos, Nick Kolze didn't care about the odds and retired the side with back to back strikeouts keeping it at 4 all.

It would only take two pitches in the top of the sixth before the train horn would sound symbolizing the go ahead run at Simmons Field. It was a ball Jackson Bradfield destroyed over the left center wall that did the damage. Bradfield would end the day 2-4 with 2 runs scored and a walk drawn. A David Falloon 2-out single would force the hand of the Clippers who had to replace Randall after 2.1 innings (5 hits, 1 run (earned), 2K, and 1 BB). Winston Delp would come in and get out number three on two pitches, but the Locos were now up 5-4.

Nick Kolze was replaced to open the seventh inning by Marion Creech. Kolze went 2.2 innings, had 6 strikeous, gave up no runs, two hit, and two walks. Creech (who earned a save) would only let one Clipper on the basepath via a walk in the eighth inning but would be flawless otherwise with four strikeouts as well.

The Locos weren't done scoring yet. In the seventh inning it was an error, walk, and hit by pitch that would load the bases for Lima. Charlie Vercuysse would send a ball past the shortstop to single and score a pair of runs. With that hit Vercuysse ended the day 3-4 with a double and 2 RBIs. An error that turned into an obscure play involving a caught stealing would end the seventh as Bradfield's second run of the day put the Lima Locos up 8-4.

David Falloon wanted to have some more fun and sent a ball deep down the left field line for the third and final homerun of the night. Fallon went 3-5 with 2 RBIs. That was the last run scored in an Opening Day 9-4 Lima Locos victory over the Muskegon Clippers.

Saturday (7:05) and Sunday (5:05) will be the continuation of this series. The Locos are now 18-19 all time vs. the Clippers and Chad Ehrnsberger is 6-9 (177-77 in his seventh year). The Locos are going to be a tough team to beat when they have hitting performances like tonight hitting .267 as a team with 4 extra base hits.

WP - Nick Kolze (1-0)

LP - Ty Randall (0-1)

SV - Marion Creech (1)

Box Score

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The Locos fell in game 1 of the GLSCL Semi-Final Playoff Round yesterday 10-4. The Locos now trail the series 1 game to 0 and need to win both games 2 and 3 in Hamilton today and tomorrow to advance to the championship series.

Matteo Pare was given the starting nod for Lima. This was his first start since being named the GLSCL Pitcher of the Year. In his outing against Hamilton, he allowed 8 runs, 8 hits, and walked 3 in 4 innings of work. This line gave him the loss.

Joe’s manager Tyler Thamann, recently named Manager of the Year, gave Cooper Fieher the starting assignment. He received 1st team honors in the GLSCL and that showed against the Locos. In 6 innings of work, he allowed just 3 runs and struck out 5. This line gave him the win.

Ryan Novak started the scoring by hitting a solo home run to right-center field in the 1st. After the Locos threatened, but could not score in the bottom half of the frame Matteo Pare worked around a 2-out walk to keep the score 1-0.

In the bottom half of the 2nd Brice Estep gave Lima the lead by blasting a ball to deep left field scoring himself and Landon Tate; however, that lead was short-lived because the Joes were able to reach the plate 4 times in the 3rd. Paul Osting was scored by Fraasman early in the inning. Later, Novak doubled to knock in a run, Gilkerson singled to knock in another run, and Harrison scored Gilkerson by virtue of a ground ball to short. The score was now 5-2.

The Locos responded in the bottom of the 3rd by scoring once. Sebastian Alexander hit a single to score Liam Richards.

The Joes then scored 3 more times in the 4th to give themselves an even larger lead. Ryan Novak and Cam Gilkerson knocked in the Hamilton runs that inning. Lima was then blanked in their half of the inning.

The next run was scored in the 7th thanks to another Tommy Harrison RBI. Then in the 8th, Braxton Baird scored the final Hamilton run of the game, 10-3. In the 9th the Locos were able to load the bases with 2 outs, but could not capitalize more than once, so the final score was 10-4.

The Locos ran over Grand Lake in the 2024 GLSCL regular season finale 18-7. The game concluded after 7 innings due to the league’s run rule rule in place.

Hunter Allen started the contest for the Locos. He pitched 2 innings, allowed 2 runs and 2 hits, stuck out 2, and walked 2. Jacob Emerson entered the game in relief in the 3rd, pitched 3.1 innings, and picked up the win.

Mason Reyes started for the Mariners. He left the game during the 2nd inning after allowing 10 runs off of 6 hits. Both Hunter Reagan and Johnny Nixon each pitched during the game as well.

Lima batted around in the 1st inning. Sebastian Alexander hit an RBI double to get the scoring underway. After a few Alexander steals, Landon Tate scored Alexander after hitting a single. Andrew Stechshulte then followed that up by launching a ball off the wall to score 2 more Locos. The final runs of the inning were driven in by a Caden Lockwood single to make it 6-0 Lima.

After another quick Grand Lake half inning the Locos batted again. Sebastian Alexander got on base again and was scored by Landon Tate. With the bases loaded and not an out the Mariners went to the bullpen. Andrew Stechshulte then proceeded to work a walk to get an RBI and Caden Lockwood was hit by a pitch right after, 9-0. With still no one out Bo Shinkle stepped up to the plate and put one on the ground and Stephen Di Corrado, the Mariner’s 1st basemen, could not make the play and 2 more runs scored. The final run in the inning came thanks to a Sebastian Alexander RBI single.

In the top of the 3rd Grand Lake finally got on the board. Both Ty Davis and Jackson Rains both got RBI groundouts after Emerson and Bryant reached. The score now stood at 12-2.

In the bottom of the 3rd and 4th Lima scored 4 more runs total. Brice Estep launched one deep to left with a runner on base to make it 14-2, then Sebastian Alexander did the same the following inning, making it 16-2.

In the latter innings, Grand Lake scored a total of 5 runs and the Locos scored 2. On the Lima side, Dane Ebel and Landon Tate each picked up an RBI in inning number 6.

The Locos are now in the postseason and hold the 2nd seed. They have a round 1 matchup against 1st place Hamilton starting tomorrow in Lima.

The Mariners blanked Lima yesterday 12-0 to start the final 3-game set of the regular season. 

Ryan Yinst started the game and only lasted 2 innings. He allowed 7 runs off of 4 hits. He was the only ‘traditional’ pitcher who pitched for the Locos. After trailing 7-0 heading into the 3rd, Coach Ernsberger sent out Caden Lockwood. Liam Richards and Brice Estep also pitched during the contest. 

Hayden Bush started and completed the game for the Mariners. He pitched 7 innings of flawless baseball and struck out 7 of the 28 batters he faced. 

Cameron Bryant and Jackson Rains each knocked in 3 runs. Ty Davis and Stefan Di Corrado also had multi-RBI nights. The biggest hit of the game came in the second when Jackson Rains launched a ball out of the yard. 

The Locos are now 19-5 and still hold the 3 seed in the GLSCL postseason bracket. 

Despite an explosive 8th-inning comeback, the Locos fell short of victory, 10-8, in yesterday’s contest against the Joes. 

Jacob Emerson made his Locos debut and tossed 2.2 innings of work and allowed 4 runs off of 5 hits. He was in line for the loss for much of the matchup, but the loss was ultimately handed to Thomas Howard after he allowed 2 runs in the 9th when the game was tied entering the inning. 

Cooper Fiehrer pitched 5 innings of 1 run baseball and was in line for the win until the 8th. Abe Crall ended up earning the win in the end. 

The first two frames flew by hastily. In the 3rd inning, the Joes broke the scoreless tie after a Niehaus RBI double. Szymczak then laced another RBI double off the wall. The inning’s final run was knocked in by Allen to give Hamilton a 4-0 lead. 

In the 4th, Hamilton scored yet again. Niehaus hit an infield single and Osting doubled to make the score 6-0. In the bottom half of the inning, the Locos got into the scoring column thanks to a Brice Estep RBI sacrifice fly. 

The 5th inning saw no scoring, but the Joes scored again in the 6th. Cam Gilkerson smashed a long ball to right field that left the yard. Then in the 7th Frassman scored Baird after an infield single. 

Heading into the bottom of the 8th inning the score stood Hamilton 8, Lima 1. Bowen, Alexander, and Richards loaded the bases with not an out. Andrew Stechshulte then reached on an error and a run scored, 8-2. Landon Tate then hit an RBI single to center field, advancing each runner 90 feet. Caden Lockwood then continued the hitting party by hitting a 2 RBI single to cut the Lima deficit to 3. After Lockwood, Bo Shinkle hit a sac fly to make it a 2 run contest. Lou Fujiwara was able to hit another single to score another run, then Sebastian Alexander knocked in the tying run. 

With the game now tied and all the momentum on Lima’s side, the Joes were able to start off the 9th with a double. Then Howard walked Baird to put 2 on with no outs bringing Frassman to the plate. After there was a wild pitch, putting 2 runs in scoring position, Frassman hit a sac fly to deep right to give the Joes the lead back. On that same play, Richards’s throw went offline allowing Allen to round 3rd and score the inning’s second run. 

In the bottom of the 9th, the Locos were unable to score making the final 10-8. The Locos look to win the series tonight on the road. 

The Locos defeated the Joes yesterday to clinch a record 13th consecutive postseason appearance. They dominated, winning 6-1 to boost their record to 19-2. They now hold the 2nd spot in the GLSCL standings. 

Hunter Allen made his 1st start of the season for Lima. He tossed 4 innings of 1 run baseball. He also struck out 4 Joes. Griffin Howe entered the game in the 5th and also pitched 4 innings. He allowed no runs and one hit to give himself the win. 

The Joes had a multitude of pitchers pitch throughout yesterday’s contest. Carson French started the game and picked up his 2nd loss of the year. He allowed 3 runs, 1 of which was earned, off of 2 hits. Boardwine, Rawlings, Brower, and Helms also pitched during the game for Hamilton. 

Offensively for Lima Brice Estep started the scoring in the 3rd by launching a solo home run to left. Blake Bowen and Lou Fujiwara also knocked in runs during the 3rd to give Lima a 3-0 lead. In the 4th Lou Fujiwara knocked in yet another run and Landon Tate scored Richards. Then in the 5th Liam Richards knocked in the Locos final run of the game. 

The Locos look to inch closer to 1st place in the GLSCL tonight with game 2 against the Joes. 

The Locos and Copperheads played 2 games yesterday after Wednesday’s rainout. Lima won both games to put themselves in 2nd place in the GLSCL. They now are in position to have home-field advantage in the 1st round of the postseason with 6 games left to play.

Both games were opposite of each other. Game 1 was a high-scoring game with a final of 7-6. Outside of 2 innings Thomas Howard, Lima’s starter, was flawless. In 6 innings of work, he pitched 4 1-2-3 innings. The 5 runs he allowed came in innings 2 and 3. Hunter Strong and Pauly Mancino each hit a home run to give Southern Ohio a 5-0 lead. 

Matthew Blanchard started the game for the Copperheads. He allowed 4 total runs. In the 3rd the Loco runs came after Alexander and Richards drew back-to-back bases-loaded walks. In the 4th Bo Shinkle hit a sac-fly and Caden Lockwood scored after a wild pitch. 

No runs came across in the 5th inning, so the score stayed at 5-4. In the 6th inning, Blake Bowen hit a 2-RBI single to give Lima the lead. Lou Fujiwara then scored by stealing home after Blake Bowen got caught in a pickle. 

In the final inning, Skyler Lhamon entered the game. He allowed 1 run but held off the Copperheads to pick up his 3rd save of 2024. 

Game 2 was a true pitcher’s duel. Pfirrmann faced off against Pare and both looked excellent; however, due to a lot of foul balls, each pitcher’s pitch count climbed fast. Pare left the game after the 4th and Dane Ebel took his place. Pfirrmann left the game after the 5th and threw 103 pitches. 

Though 5.2 innings the Pfirrmann did not allow a Lima hit. Southern Ohio had 4 total hits at that point. After 2 walks there was a runner in scoring position for Lou Fujiwara. He broke up the no-hitter in a big way by hitting an RBI single, scoring Estep. That was the only run of the game scored by either team. 

In the 7th inning, Southern Ohio led off the inning with a double, but Ebel struck out 3 consecutive batters to end the game.

Both teams will be off for a week due to the league’s All-Star festivities. The Locos return to baseball on July 18th to start a series with the Joes. 

The Locos ran over the Copperheads by a score of 13-4 yesterday. The Locos are now 16-12 and the Copperheads have a record of 12-16. Lima scored 11 of its 13 runs in innings 6 through 9. 

Drew Kirby started on the mound for Lima. He pitched 6.2 innings and struck out 8 Copperheads. He also allowed 4 runs off of 6 hits. 

Blake Bowen knocked in the game’s first run in the 3rd inning. Kaden Brown hit in Alexander in the 4th. Liam Richards, Brice Estep, and Sebastian Alexander also hit in runs in the 6th and 7th. Gorski, Bowen, Alexander, Brown, and Fujiwara knocked in the other Loco runs in the 8th and 9th. 

Ben Bates started for Southern Ohio. In 6.1 innings he allowed 7 runs off of 7 hits and struck out 5. He now has a record of 2-4 this season. 

Hunter Strong scored off a wild pitch in the 4th to give the Copperheads their first run. Ben Clark also scored off of a wild pitch and Case Sullivan scored on a passed ball. Joey Canzoni also scored in the game. 

The Locos return home after an unexpected off day due to the rain tomorrow to play two 7-inning games. 

The Scouts handily defeated the Locos 13-4 a day ago at Simmons Field. The Scouts now boast a record of 11-16 and the Locos are 15-12. 

Ryan Yingst started the game for Lima. In 2 innings of work, he allowed 4 hits, 4 runs, and 1 walk. 

Xenia took the lead in the 1st inning and never gave it back. Jake McNamara hit a 2-run home run to left and Will Lawrence hit a solo shot to center to make it 3-0. 

Brenden Holland was tasked with the start for Xenia. He pitched 6 total innings and allowed 1 run through 6, but he ran into trouble in the 7th and was pulled with no outs and the bases loaded. He ended the day with 4 allowed runs and 3 strikeouts. This line was good enough to give him the win.

Offensively for the Locos, Sebastian Alexander hit a solo home run in the 6th, and Justin Gorski and Blake Bowen knocked in the other 3 Loco runs in the 7th. 

McNamara ended the day with 4 runs batted in for the Scouts. Ruiz, Winzenread, Wu, Lynch, and Lawrence each batted in at least 1 run as well. 

The Locos' next outing will be tomorrow against the Copperheads.

The Locos dominated the Scouts once again to pick up their 2nd consecutive win. 6-1 was the final score, also giving the Locos the series win. 

Chase Jarnagin was given the start for Lima. He pitched 6 innings and allowed 1 run to give him his 4th win of the year. 

Joshua Hickey started for Xenia and pitched 5 innings. In those 5 innings, he allowed 11 hits and 4 runs. He was given the loss and now boasts a season record of 1-2. 

The Locos scored the 1st run of the game in the 1st inning. Blake Bowen knocked in Gorski. The Locos then scored 3 times in the 2nd. Justin Gorski, Liam Richards, and Sebastian Alexander each got an RBI that inning. 

The next run of the game was scored in the 6th inning. Each team scored once. Kaden Brown scored Blake Bowen in the top of the inning and Noah Ruiz scored Jake McNamara in the bottom half of the inning. 

The final run of the game was scored in the 8th after Blake Bowen launched one into the seats. 

Shyler Lhamon also picked up his 2nd save of the season. The Locos look to sweep the Scouts tonight at Simmons Field.

The Locos defeated the Scouts 12-4 in yesterday’s series opener. The Loco bats were on fire as well. They outhit the Scouts 13 to 7. 

Dane Ebel started the game for Lima and picked up his first win of 2024. The only run he allowed was an unearned one in the 1st inning. Noah Ruiz scored from 3rd after a Will Lawrence base knock. 

Ryne Kaiser started the game for Xenia. In the 1st inning, he allowed 4 runs. Justin Gorski scored 1st. Liam Richards and Blake Bowen were knocked in by Sebastian Alexander who was later hit in by Brooks Wright. 

After a quick 2nd inning the Locos tacked on 2 more runs to extend their lead to 6-1. Landon Tate hit a 2 RBI single to center field with 2 outs in the inning that scored Brooks Wright and Tyler Herron. Then in the 4th, the Locos scored twice more after Kaden Brown hit a 2 RBI double to right field. 

The 5th inning was quick for both sides. Lima left the inning with an 8-1 lead and Dane Ebel was in line for the win. To start the 6th Griffin Howe entered the game for Lima. After Troy Lynch got on base Will Lawrence hit a high fly ball to straightaway center field that left the yard making the score 8-3. 

In the 7th inning, both teams scored. Jake McNamara hit a ground ball to short that scored Zarko from 3rd. In the bottom of the 7th Andrew Hickman entered the game to pitch for Xenia. In the inning, Tyler Herron hit a sac fly to right field, Landon Tate scored Wright, and Justin Gorski scored Lockwood. 

In the 8th inning, Blake Bowen knocked in Liam Richards to make the score 12-4. 

Lima will travel to Xenia tonight for game 2 of the 3-game series. 

The Locos fell to the Clippers in the series finale yesterday 9-2. The game was ended after 7 innings due to the rain. 

Matteo Pare started for Lima and picked up his first loss of the season. He pitched 4 innings and allowed 2 earned runs. He now boasts a season record of 3-1. 

Jacob Pallo started for Muskegon and he pitched 6 of the 7 innings that were played. He allowed 2 runs, stuck out 5, and allowed just 2 hits. He now has a record of 3-0 this season. 

The Clippers struck twice in the opening inning. Justin Osterhouse picked up another RBI against Lima, knocking in Wong with a single. Later in the inning, Osterhouse scored thanks to a Cooper Hums hit. 

In the bottom half of the first Tyler Herron scored Justin Gorski after grounding out. 

Between the 2 teams, 6 batters stepped up to the plate, and 6 batters were sent back to the dugout by Pare and Pallo in the 2nd inning. 

In the 3rd inning, both teams scored 1 run in their half. Cooper Hums picked up another RBI after hitting a sac fly, scoring Wong. Blake Bowen also batted in a run after he hit a sac fly. 

The 4th inning was exactly like the 2nd inning. The pitchers dominated and sat down each batter they saw. 

Ryan Yingst entered the game in the 5th. Ashton Wong hit an RBI triple, scoring Cole Mason from first. Wong later scored after a shortstop error. Then Preston Leon hit an infield single allowing McCoy to score. Only 1 of the 3 Clipper runs were considered to be earned that inning. At this point in the game, the score was 6-2. 

In the 6th and 7th innings, the Clippers scored a total of 3 more runs. Cicerone scored after a wild pitch and Preston Leon blasted a 2 run-home run in the 7th. 

The Locos are back at home tonight. They start a 3 game series with the Xenia Scouts. 

The Locos defeated the Clippers 5-2 yesterday to move to 13-10 and drop the Clippers to 13-7. 

Thomas Howard started for the Locos and looked terrific. His final line consisted of 5 innings of work, 1 allowed run, and boosted an ERA under 1. He also picked up his 2nd win of 2024 for Lima. 

Benjamin Kochany started for the Clippers. He pitched 4 innings and allowed 5 runs off of 8 hits. He picked up his 1st loss of the year.  

The Locos started off the game with a bang, scoring 2 runs after allowing 0 in the top of the 1st. Lou Fujiwara scored Gorski after hitting an RBI double. Later in the inning, Alexander scored Fujiwara by hitting a RBI single to left. 

After blanking the Clippers in the top of the 2nd, the Locos scored twice more to double their lead. Bo Shinkle hit a home run, scoring himself and Tate. 

After a quick 3rd inning on both sides, the Locos scored again in the 4th inning. Lou Fujiwara hit a sac fly to right field, allowing Bo Shinkle to score. 

In the 5th, down 5-0, the Clippers managed to score their first run of the game. Justin Osterhouse scored Carson McCoy with an RBI single. 

Skyler Lhamon entered the game in the 6th inning for Lima and dealt 2 no-hit innings. The only run he allowed was in the 8th inning. Justin Osterhouse hit a home run to right-center field to make it 5-2. 

Lhamon shut the door and picked up the save in the 9th inning, putting the Clippers down in order. 

The Locos have a 4th of July, series decider tonight if the weather permits.

The Locos fell to the Clippers in game 1 of the 3-game series 7-1. 

Drew Kirby started on the mound for Lima. In 3 innings of work, he allowed 5 runs; however, only 2 of them were earned. He also allowed just 1 hit and struck out 5. Zach Viresenga started for the Clippers. He struck out 8 and allowed no runs through 7 innings of work. 

Offensively, the Locos’ only run came in the 8th inning. Caden Lockwood hit the first home run at Simmons Field for Lima this year. Ashton Wong, Justin Osterhouse, and Cooper Hums each batted in run(s) throughout the game. 

The Locos look to end their 2 game skid tonight. Thomas Howard will face off against Benjamin Kochany pitching-wise.

Yesterday Lima’s winning streak came to an end after they fell to the Mariners 8-5. 

The pitching matchup was Dane Ebel vs Marco Dumsky. Ebel pitched 4 innings, struck out 7, and allowed 1 earned run. He left the game with his team up 4-2. Richards, Brown, Wright, and Stechschulte each knocked in run(s) for the Locos. 

Dumsky pitched 5 innings, allowed 4 runs, and struck out 5 to pick up the win. Offensively for the Mariners, Taylor, Bryant, Kell, and Barnitz got into the RBI category. 

The Locos now are 12-9 this year. They have an upcoming 3 game set at Simmons Field against the Clippers starting tomorrow. 

Yesterday Lima picked up its 5th consecutive win with a dominating victory over Michigan 9-1. 

Matteo Pare started for the Locos and looked fantastic. He pitched 6 shut-out innings and allowed just 3 hits. He now has a season record of 3-0 and a 1.80 earned run average. Offensively, Brooks Wright knocked in 3 runs after singling in the 3rd. Gorski knocked in a run in the 7th and in the 8th Landon Tate knocked in another run. The Locos scored 4 times in the top of the 9th. 2 of their 4 runs that inning were scored on a bases-loaded walk. It is also worth noting Carter Parks got a 3-inning save. 

Johnny Nixon started the game for the Mariners. He pitched 7 innings and allowed 3 earned runs. After being given the loss, his season record is 1-3. The Mariners’ only run was scored in the 7th inning. Jackson Rains hit an RBI double. 

Game 2 of the 3-game set will be played in Lima tonight.

After Wednesday’s game was postponed the Locos and Monarchs participated in the doubleheader yesterday. Both games were played in Howell, Michigan and both games were won by Lima. 

The Locos took game one, 10-7. The Locos scored 5 runs in the opening inning and the Monarchs did not score in their half of the 1st. Austin Fisher started the game for Michigan and was pulled after the first inning. His final line was 1.0 innings pitched, 5 allowed runs, 3 of which were earned, he walked 5, and he boasted an ERA of 4.5. The Locos starter was Cody Soliday, he pitched 3.0 innings and allowed a total of 6 runs and 7 hits. Drew Kirby came in for Soliday in the 4th and picked up the win. Kirby pitched 4 innings and allowed 1 run. 

On the offensive side for the Locos Justin Gorski, Liam Richards, Kaden Brown, Brice Estep, Landon Tate, Caden Lockwood, and Bo Shinkle each knocked in at least 1 run in the 1st game of the day. 

Game 2 of the doubleheader boasted a final score of 3-1. The pitching matchup was Thomas Howard vs Sam Bassett-Kennedy. Both starters pitched 5.0 innings and allowed 1 earned run. 2 of the Locos’ 3 runs were scored in the 3rd inning. Landon Tate hit an RBI double early in the inning and Blake Bowen knocked Tate in the latter half of the inning. The Monarchs’ lone run came in the 5th inning when Ruiz scored Harden. In the 6th, Blake Bowen gave the Locos an insurance run by knocking a ball out of the yard. He is now up to 2 home runs hit this year. 

The Locos have now won 4 consecutive games to give them a 10-8 record. The Locos travel to Grand Lake tonight to take on the Mariners. 

The Locos defeated the Joes 11-2 to avoid getting swept. 

The Joes assigned Nathan Ciemny the start, his 3rd of the year. His final line consisted of this: 4 innings, 3 runs, and 1 strikeout. Paul Osting knocked in 2 runs to start the game. The Joes failed to score again despite the hot start. 

Chase Jarnagin got the starting nod for the Locos. He looked fantastic and was able to earn his 2nd win of the game. Outside the 1st he allowed no runs through 4.1 innings of work. Griffen Howe finished the final 3.2 innings and allowed 0 runs. Offensively, the Locos had a total of 8 RBI. Blake Bowen, Lou Fujiwara, Sebastian Alexander, Brooks Wright, Liam Richards, and Landon Tate each got into the RBI category throughout the game. The Locos scored 5 times in the 8th inning, all of which came against William Stultz. 

The Locos travel to Michigan to take on the Monarchs tomorrow to start a 3-game set. 

Thanks to the 7th inning heroics from Kieser, Novak, and Szymczak the Joes took down the Locos 7-5 yesterday to boost their record to 11-3 and drop the Locos to 6-8. 

The Locos started out the contest strong and led 5-2 through 7.5 innings. Matteo Pare had another excellent start on the mound. His final line was: 5 innings pitched, 2 earned runs, 2 strikeouts, and 4 hits allowed. Bowen started the scoring by hitting a 2 RBI double in the 3rd. Alexander and Shinkle batted in the other 2 Loco runs in the 4th and 7th. 

The Joes tasked Conner Hutchinson with the start. He pitched 4 innings and allowed 4 runs, none of which were earned. He also struck out 4. Griffen Paige entered the game in the 5th and allowed 1 run in 4 innings of work. That line was enough to give him his 1st win of 2024. Gilkerson and Szymczak each knocked in a run in the 2nd and 4th. It wasn’t until the 7th that the Joes struck again. After pitching a quick 6th, Christian Pownall re-entered the game for Lima to pitch the 7th. After a walk and a hit-by-pitch to put runners on 1st and 2nd Eli Kieser launched a ball out of the yard to left, tying the game. Ryan Novak later hit a sac fly to give the Joes the lead and Mitchel Szymczak knocked in another run later in the inning. Dispute loading the bases in the 9th the Locos failed to score and Jake Teke picked up his 2nd save of the year. 

The Locos look to avoid getting swept tonight back home at Simmons Field. 

The Locos clinched their second consecutive series win yesterday with an extra-inning win over Xenia. Lima won the game 8-8 in sudden death. 

Drew Kirby started the game for Lima pitched 4 innings and allowed 5 runs, 3 of which were earned.  Soliday also pitched and allowed 3 runs in 3 innings of work and Urish finished the game. Gorski, Fujiwara, Tyson, Tate, and Shinkle knocked in runs for Lima. 

Jordan Oliver started the game for Xenia. He pitched 3 innings and allowed 4 runs. McNamara, Ruiz, Winzenread, and McGuire each got into the RBI category yesterday. 

The Locos look to go above the .500 mark with the win tonight against the first-place Joes.

Yesterday the Locos fell to the Scouts 2-1 to move to 5-6 this year. The game was delayed 10 minutes due to rain. 

Ryan Yingst started on the mound for Lima. He was very efficient right from the get-go. He put down Zarko and McNamara in just 2 pitches. Then after walking Ruiz, he struck out Lawrence to end the inning. 

The Locos faced Brenden Holland. After Gorski and Richards were outs 1 and 2, Blake Bowen hit a single into center to on base. Sebastian Alexander then walked to put runners on first and second; however, Kaden Brown struck out swinging to end the inning. 

Inning number 2 was another quick inning. In the top half of the inning, Troy Lynch and Chase Eakes got on base but were stranded. In the bottom half of the 2nd, the Locos were sent down in order. 

The pitcher’s duel then continued into the 3rd. Both the Locos and the Scouts were able to get a base run in their half of the inning, but both were stranded.

The first run of the game came in the top of the 4th inning. After Donohue struck out, Troy Lynch launched a double to center field. Later, Kaden Wu got a double of his own to uneven the ledger. 

In the bottom of the 4th Kaden Brown got on base with 1 out in the inning. Brice Estep then struck out after working a 9-pitch at-bat. Tagger Tyson also struck out to end the inning. 

Innings 5 and 6 were very quick. Griffin Howe entered the game in the 5th for Lima and was very efficient. Christopher McClean entered the game for Xenia in the 6th and was also efficient. 

In the 7th the Scouts got their first lead off hitter of an inning on base. Chase Eakes singled to center, then Bo Solley entered the game to pinch run. Kaden Wu then singled to center, putting runners at 1st and 2nd with no outs. Coach Ernsberger decided to go to the bullpen at that point, so Luke Geske entered the game. He walked the first batter he faced and then walked Zarko to make it 2-0 Xenia. With the bases still loaded and still no outs the Locos were in a little bit of trouble, but Geske did a fantastic job and put out the next 3 batters he faced to keep the score 2-0. 

Landon Tate singled in the 7th, but became the 6th Loco stranded after he was unable to advance home. 

In the top of the 8th Geske pitched around a one-out walk to keep it 2-0. Gorski led off the Lima 8th and hit a double to left, then advanced to 3rd after a Solley throwing error. Needing a big hit Liam Richards stepped up to the plate and he delivered. He hit a single left, scoring Gorski, making it 2-1. That run was deemed to be uneared because of the Solley error earlier in the inning. The new pitcher Wentz then sat down Bowen, Alexander, and Brown to keep the score the same. 

Geske was efficient once again in the 9th and did not allow any runs. Heading into the bottom of the 9th, Brooks Wright and Tagger Tyson both grounded out quickly. After that, the tying run, Landon Tate singled. Shinkle also kept the Locos alive by hitting a single of his own. With 2 outs and 2 on Justin Gorski stepped up to the plate. He battled, but ultimately struck out to end the game. 

The Locos look to win the series tonight in Xenia and move back to .500 record-wise. 

For the 4th time in 5 games, the Locos got into the win column. Yesterday they defeated the Xenia Scouts 11-5 to move to 5-5. It is also worth noting the Locos outhit the Scouts 14-4. 

Chase Jarnagin started on the mound for Lima and picked up his first win of the season. Innings 1 and 2 were dominated by the Scouts. They scored 4 times to take a 4-0 lead. Jake McNamara hit a 2-run home run early and Zach Zarko hit a 2 RBI single. The Scouts’ only other run came in the 6th. 

The Locos scored twice in the 3rd, once in the 5th, three times in the 6th, once again in the 7th, then four times in the 9th. Blake Bowen, Sebastian Alexander, Brooks Wright, Kaden Brown, and Liam Richards each batted in runs. Ryne Kaiser started the game for Xenia. He allowed 3 runs. Manny Soto was given the loss after allowing 4 runs in one inning of work. 

The Locos look to win a 4th consecutive game tonight and move above .500 record-wise for the first time in 2024. 

The Locos got a great team victory yesterday over the Copperheads to win their first series of the season. 12-1 was the final in 7 innings. 

Matteo Pare started on the mound for Lima and looked fantastic. He put down Neuer, Canzoni, and Unger in 7 pitches to open the game. Lou Fujiwara also made 2 fantastic plays over at short. 

Ben Bates started to game for the Copperheads and in the bottom of the first, the Locos scored 4 times! Brice Estep hit an RBI single to score Fujiwara to open up the scoring. Brooks Wright then reached on an error. Bowen scored on that same play. Kaden Brown later knocked in Alexander and Richards hit a sac fly to center, scoring Estep. 

In the 2nd Pare once again sat down the Copperheads in order, keeping the lead at 4-0. 

In the bottom of the 2nd Bowen and Alexander got on base with 2 outs, but were stranded after an Estep fly-out. 

In the top of the 3rd, the Copperheads were able to string together some hits against Pare and loaded the bases. Unger then hit a rocket to 3rd resulting in an infield single, scoring Smith from third. Clark then grounded out to 3rd to conclude the half-inning. 

With the Locos lead slimmed to 3 heading into the bottom of the 3rd Wright got on base via the walk and Richards reached after a fielder’s choice. With 2 outs in the inning, Gorski stepped up to the plate and hit a line drive, 2 RBI, double to center to make the Locos lead 5. 

In the 4th Pare continued his domination and sat down the Copperheads in order for a 3rd time in 4 innings. 

In the Locos’ half of the 4th, they were able to score 4 times. Alexander got on base after a 5-pitch walk and then stole 2nd. Alexander then advanced to third after a throwing error by Ben Clark. Estep then got on base after he was walked bringing Wright to the plate. Wright then hit a double to right field, scoring Alexander. Kaden Brown then hit a sac fly to center field, scoring Estep. The last batter Ben Bates faced was Liam Richards. Richards was walked on 4 pitches. Landon Oliver entered the game to pitch for Southern Ohio. Oliver then proceeded to throw a wild pitch allowing Richards and Wright to advance 90 feet. After that, Shinkle hit a single to left, bringing Richards and Wright to the plate. Gorski then flew out to end the inning. 

Pare was efficient in the top of the 5th. He pitched around a single and a walk in the inning to keep the score 10-1.  

Fujiwara and Bowen both got on base to lead off the bottom half of the 5th. Fujiwara was able to score after another catching error by Ben Clark. Brooks Wright then scored Bowen after he singled to right. 

Andrew Stechshulte then entered the game to pitch and put down the Copperheads in order. And Oliver was able to keep the Locos from scoring in their half of the inning. 

Going into the top of the 7th the Copperheads needed to score at least once to keep the game going, but they were unable to do that. 

The Locos now boast a record of 4-5 going into their next series with the Scouts.

The Locos got back in the winning column yesterday(6/15) defeating the Copperheads 9-1. 

Drew Kirby started the game for Lima and pitched 4 innings of shutout baseball. He also struck out 7 of the 16 batters he faced. Cody Soliday also pitched 4 innings of shutout baseball. Soliday was credited with his second win of the early season. 

Blake Bowen knocked in another run. He now has RBI in 5 of his first 8 games. Tagger Tyson and Liam Richards also batted in runs. It is also worth noting that Lou Fujiwara got 4 hits in 6 at bats. The Locos had 17 hits in total!

The Copperheads’ starting pitcher was Jaren Slusher. Slusher pitched 5 innings and allowed 10 hits and 2 runs. He was given his second loss of the season. The Cooperheads’ loan run came in the bottom of the 9th after a Luke Geske wild pitch.  

The Locos now have a record of 3-5 and look to win their first series of the season tonight back at home. 

After 5 days off the Locos were back in action yesterday(6/15). They had a matchup with the Copperheads and fell short of victory. 9-5 was the final score dropping the Locos record to 2-5. They now have had their worst start since 2014. 

The Cooperheads starting pitcher Matthew Blanchard was credited the win. He pitched 6 innings and allowed 4 runs, 2 of which were earned. Trenton Neuer, Alex Unger, Hunter Strong, Aidan Dunlap, Joey Canzoni, and Michael Budolick each knocked in runs during the contest. 

The Locos’ starting pitcher was Thomas Howard. He was given the loss after pitching pitching 3.1 innings and allowing 5 runs. Dane Ebel entered the game in the 6th and looked impressive in the 2 innings he pitched. He put down all 6 batters he faced and stuck out 4. Blake Bowen and Brooks Wright had the only RBI in the game for Lima. Brooks Wright knocked in Fujiwara in the 2nd, but it was considered an unearned run because Fujiwara reached base earlier that inning due to a fielding error. It is also worth noting that Blake Bowen’s runs batted in came off of a double. He has had a red-hot start to the year. In 29 at-bats he has 11 hits, driven in 8 runs, and boasts a .379 batting average.

The Locos are back in action tonight at 7:05 to take on the Cooperheads in game 2 of the 3 game set. 

Last Thursday, Lima Loco’s legendary coach Rob Livchak was inducted into the GLSCL Hall of Fame. He was invited to throw out the first pitch at Simmons Field and join the Loco’s broadcast. 

Rob said that he found out he was receiving the honor by getting a phone call. Back in 1991, Livchak was asked to coach the Locos. 2 years later, the Locos won their first title. Livchak mentioned that that year they did great job recruiting players. 

He coached the Locos for 16 seasons. In those seasons he won 339 games and won 2 GLSCL Championships. 

Another thing with Rob Livchak is, he is a very humble man. He made sure to mention players and former coaches in his interviews. 

On Thursday Livchak was interviewed by Brady Laber and Rob finished by saying this: “I just love this team and this organization and praise god for this opportunity.” 

Congratulations to Rob! 

The Lima Locos split today’s doubleheader with the Clippers. Yesterday(6/8) the Locos and Clippers were set to play at 7:05, but the weather had other plans. 

In game 1 Muskegon defeated Lima 14-10. Christian Pownall started the game for Lima and Colton Blackstrom started for Muskegon. The Locos went into the third inning leading 3-2. Brice Estep hit a home run early in the 2nd and Sebastian Alexander knocked in 2 runs later in the inning. In the 3rd the Clippers scored 10 times. All runs were scored with Chase Jarnagin on the mound. Justin Johnson and Sam Clay both hit home runs in the 3rd. Chase Raymond and Zachary Warren each knocked in runs as well. 3 unearned runs also were scored in the inning. 

Gorski, Alexander, Bowen, Estep, and Tate all had runs batted in during game 1. Will DeMasse was the winning pitcher after 1.2 innings of work and a 16.20 ERA.

Game 2 was the complete opposite of Game 1. Lima won 2-0. Matteo Pare made his second start of the year and threw 5 shutout innings. Justin Gorski started off the game with a bang, hitting his first home run of the year. The Locos other score came in the 4th inning when Estep hit a sac fly to left, scoring Alexander. Luke Geske was credited the save closing the door in innings 6 and 7. Owen Willard was credited for the loss despite pitching 5 innings, allowing 2 runs, and striking out 6, 

 

The Locos now boasts a record of 2-4 and will travel to South Ohio to take on the Copperheads on Friday, June 14th.

Friday night(6/7/24) Muskegon took down Lima 8-3. The Clippers grabbed the lead in the bottom half of the 1st inning and didn’t give it back. 

Kaden Brown had both RBI for the Locos. He hit a 2-run home run in the first to give the Locos the early lead. The Locos’ third run came in the 7th inning. It was an unearned one after an Austin Ciceron fielding error at 3rd allowing Shinkle to score. Calvin Urish started on the mound for Lima and pitched 2.1 innings. He allowed 9 hits and 7 runs giving him a 27.00 ERA. Ryan Yingst entered the game in relief and pitched 5.2 no-hit innings. He allowed 1 run, struck out 3, and walked 3. He finished the game with a 1.59 ERA. 

Ethan Baird, Diego Pena, Cooper Hums, and Carson McCoy all knocked in runs for the Clippers. Chase Raymond started the game for Muskegon and pitched 3.2 innings and allowed 2 runs. Cooper Apigian then entered the game and also pitched 3.2 innings. The only run that scored well he was pitching was an unearned one and Apigian was credited the win. Jacob Pallo finished the game on the mound for the Clippers boasting a 0.00 ERA and allowed 2 hits. 

The Locos take on the Clippers again tonight at 7:05 for game 2 of the 3-game set. 

Yesterday(6/7/24) the Lima Locos got into the win column for the first time this season after defeating the Michigan Monarchs 12-3 in the series finale. 

Carter Parks made his first start on the mound for Lima. The Monarchs 3 hole hitter, Alonzo Paul knocked in Tanner Mally to score the game’s first run. The Monarchs proceeded to then get runners at the corners with just 1 out. From there Parks struck out Liam Pollock and got Gumieny to ground out to 3rd, ending the frame. 

Cole Gebben took the mound for the Monarchs in the bottom of the first inning. The Locos wasted no time as Gosrki reached base via the walk and Settlemires knocked a single into left field. This set the stage for Blake Bowen who singled into left field to score Gorski from second and even the ledger. The Locos were not done yet, Tagger Tyson got hit by pitch to load the bases and then Kaden Brown also got hit by pitch making it 2-1 Lima. Caden Lockwood then hit into a 4-6-2 double play which scored Bowen from third. 

Carter Parks then breezed through the top of the second inning to keep Lima in the lead. 

After a 34-pitch first-inning Gebben trotted back out to the mound. Shinkle led off the Lima second with a base knock, then proceeded to swipe second. Gorski then became the third player to get hit by a Gebben pitch. After a wild pitch, Shinkle and Gorski both moved 90 feet closer to home plate putting runners on 2nd and 3rd. With two outs in the inning and the bases loaded Kaden Brown stepped up to the plate and laced a line drive base hit into center scoring both Shinkle and Gorski to extend Lima’s lead to 5-1. 

Reginald Sharpe led off the 3rd with a base hit bringing Alonzo Paul to the plate. Paul struck out swinging making him the first out of the inning. Tagger Tyson then threw out Sharpe trying to swipe 2nd. To conclude the half-inning Liam Pollock struck out for a second time. 

After a Lockwood pop out to second Landon Tate singled to right field. Tate was able to steal 2nd during Richard’s at-bat. Bo Shinkle hit a ball to 2nd base that Sharpe had trouble fielding which resulted in the bases being loaded. Gorski then singled into shallow center field, scoring Tate. The Monarchs went to their bullpen bringing in Cooper Mullet. Mullet pitched out of the jam and kept the score 6-1. 

In the 4th Ryan Drumm got on base after Gumieny grounded out to first. After that, Alex Cheeseman got a single of his own putting runners at 1st and 2nd. After retiring Middleton, Parks allowed a base hit by Tanner Mally to load the bases. Coach Ernsberger decided that would be it for Parks and motioned to the bullpen. The new pitcher for the Locos was Cody Soliday. Soliday tossed a four-pitch walk to Sharpe giving the Monarchs their 2nd run of the game. With the bases still loaded and 2 outs Soliday then got Paul to strike out looking to end the frame. 

The bottom of the 4th and the top of the 5th saw fantastic pitching. Both Mullet and Soliday pitched 1-2-3 innings. 

The bottom of the 5th was a completely different story. The Monarchs brought in Kyle Harris to pitch and the Locos were able to bat around. The Locos were able to score 4 times extending their lead to 10-2. After reaching base via the walk Tate was able to score after a wild pitch. Bowen later drove in Gorski and Richards with a 2 RBI single to right. The final Loco run in the inning came after Kaden Brown took a bases-loaded walk.  

Soliday continued his excellent pitching, putting the Monarchs down in order for a second time. 

In the bottom of the 6th, the Locos scored 2 more times. This time the scoring came against Lucas Dawson. Settlemires knocked in Richards with an RBI single and Gorski scored for a 4th time, this time due to a passed ball. 12-2. 

In the 7th the Locos had a chance to end the game due to the GLSCL run-rule rule, but Tanner Mally was able to score after a Caden Lockwood fielding error at 1st. 

After a quick bottom half of the 7th and a quick 8th, the Locos brought in Liam Richards to pitch because they were up by 9 runs. After Richards got Mally to ground out, the Monarchs loaded the bases. Liam Richards then got Fukofuka to ground into a game-ending double play, scored 4-6-3. 

The Locos return home to Simmons Field on June 16th at 5:05p to take on the Copperheads.

Thanks to the late-inning offensive efforts of Michigan’s offense the Monarchs took down the Locos 12-8 on Tuesday, June 4th. 

The game started all Lima as they led 3-0 after 1 inning of play. Gorski scored on a wild pitch, and Lockwood and Bowen scored later thanks to a 2 RBI single hit by Settlemires. 

The second inning saw no scoring despite Lima threatening and leaving the bases loaded. 

McLaughlin pitched innings 1 and 2 allowing 1 earned run, striking out 2, and walking 3. 

In inning 3 Fukofuka laced a single into center field scoring Sharpe to get the Monarchs on the board. Fukofuka later scored after Cheeseman hit a sac fly to deep right field. 

In the bottom half of the inning, the Locos matched the Monarchs by scoring 2 runs of their own. Shinkle hit an RBI single early in the inning to score Bowen and Tyson scored later in the inning after Landon Tate took a bases-loaded walk. 

After a scoreless 4th inning pitched by Pare coach Ernsburger went to the bullpen. Matteo Pare looked fantastic pitching 4 innings in total allowing 2 runs, and 5 hits, and he stuck out 3. 

In the bottom half of the 4th, the Locos extended their lead to 7-2  after Settlemires bounced into a field choice scoring Bowen, and Shrinkle knocked in Tyson with an RBI single. 

Jarnagin pitched 2 scoreless innings before running into trouble in the 7th. After loading the bases Alex Cheeseman took a walk to cut into the deficit and make it 7-3. The Monarchs were not done, Ruiz hit a 2 RBI single scoring Fukofuka and Harden. Coach Ernsberger then went to the bullpen again and brought in Luke Geske. Geske pitched a wild pitch allowing Cheeseman to score, then he later allowed a Gumieny RBI single to tie the game at 7-7. 

Cole Fisher then entered the game for Michigan and pitched a 3 strikeout inning to keep the Locos from scoring. 

Geske stayed in the game and allowed 4 more runs to give the Monarchs their first lead of the evening. Harden hit an RBI single scoring Fukofuka. Later, after advancing to third via the wild pitch Harden made it home after a 3rd wild pitch of the at-bat.  Middleton then hit a pop fly single just into the outfield grass scoring Cheeseman and Ruiz. 

In the 9th inning, each team scored 1 run. Michigan had 12 hits and 6 errors in the game and Lima had 10 hits and 1 error. Fisher was credited the win and Geske was handed the loss. 

Following the game coach Ernsberger told Todd Walker that he believed they played great offense, scoring 8 runs, 10 hits, and getting 17 players on base. He also mentioned he is getting to know the pitching staff and he said there are things to learn from the last 3 innings. 

The Locos return home tomorrow to finish up a 3 game set with Michigan. The first pitch will be at 7:05 p.m.

Lima scored three runs in the fifth inning, winning four consecutive games in playoffs to secure their seventh title in the franchise.

In the top of the fifth inning, junior catcher Mason Sawyer put an exclamation point in a three-run frame behind a home run to left-center field, getting two RBIs in the process and Lima towards 8-2 over Xenia.

"I knew he had a really good fastball," said Sawyer. "He put it up high and sometimes all you gotta do is just turn around and put a bat on it and it'll do the work for you."

Sawyer's second-career home run off Xenia senior left-hander Griffith Hughes gave Ohio State a 3-1 lead after five frames.

The home run was Sawyer's first hit of the game – he hit two doubles in the next two innings – he finished with three hits against the Scouts, three RBIs, and two runs scored.

"Mason had a huge homerun to put us in the lead," said head coach Chad Ehrnsberger. "Mason picked a great day to have his best game of the summer, that's for sure."

The Locos would score eight runs in the final five innings, and freshman designated hitter Cade Belyeu would help to extend the lead.

Belyeu would show his plate disciple by getting two walks; in the top f the sixth inning, Belyeu would record a walk with the bases loaded to bring him his first RBI.

Belyeu would get his final RBI in the eighth after an RBI single. Belyeu would finish 2-for-3 with two RBIs and two walks.

Junior righty Blaine McRae would dawn the Locos jersey for only his second time after getting signed two weeks ago, throwing six shutout innings and receiving his first win.

McRae would give up an early score as the Locos would go down 1-0 in the first, but McRae lives for the pressure of big-time games and situations.

"I love the pressure, I love big situations," said McRae. "I want to get the last out of a big game that's important to me, these guys gave me that opportunity."

McRae would give up one run on three hits with six strikeouts to get his first win.

The Locos won four straight games against Muskegon in the divisional round and two against Xenia to win the championship after being back o back runner-ups in 2021 and 2022.

Lima is rooted in playoff wins, and Chad Ehrnsberger had told his players what was expected of them at the beginning of the season.

"Beginning of the season I said championship or bust," Ehrnsberger said. "That's my mindset that's rhw Locos culture and that's what we do, I asset the goal and made the guys aware of it."

The Locos are now second in titles (7), only behind Columbus All-Americans (8), marking their first title since 2019.

"A great group of guys in that dugout, I couldn't be prouder and happier for these guys," said Ehrnsberger. "The amount of work these guys put in and everything they've done, it really means a lot that we get to send them home with a ring and a championship."

The Locos lock up a fourth consecutive championship series birth after taking out the number one-seeded Clippers Friday at Simmons Field. 

An RBI single from sophomore infielder Landon Underhill in the bottom of the fourth inning pushed Lima to a 6-5 victory over Muskegon in Lima. 

A back-and-forth affair, the Loocs took the lead in the bottom of the first inning after trailing 1-0; the Locos would take the lead and never relinquish it. 

The Clippers came up with answers in the middle innings but ran out of gas down the stretch to fall to Lima for the second-straight time. Junior first baseman Brandon Scheurer led the way on offense, going 2-for-3 and scoring two RBIs. 

The Locos first got on the board in the home half of the first inning, taking a 2-1 lead on a two-run double from freshman Cade Belyeu. Belyeu finished the night 1-for-4 and brought home two runs. 

Belyeu came into Friday night's game struggling at the plate in the previous three games, batting below .200 with only one hit. However, Belyeu got out of the slump for his first hit in two games. 

Belyeu showed why he was named the Ron Miller Top Player Prospect in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League. 

Sophomore outfielder Anthony Zarlingo would continue to build the lead after hitting a two-run RBI single to left field, scoring two runs. Landon Underhill would build on a two-run bottom of the third, bringing another run in the fourth to end the lead 6-1. 

Despite the five-run lead, Muskegon was not fazed and responded quickly, scoring three runs in the top of the sixth and getting RBIs from Scheurer and senior outfielder Danny Passinault to bring the game within two 6-4. 

The Clippers would run out of gas after Junior outfielder Brett Stanley hit a sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth to make the game 6-5; sophomore right-hander Micah Takac would close the door, getting his fourth save of the season after pitching his final one-third not allowing a hit or run. 

Sophomore righty Daniel Gutierrez would relieve his first-ever loss, allowing three hits, three runs, and three walks in two-thirds innings of work. 

Lima looks for its first title since 2019 after being back-to-back runner-ups. 

The Locos will face the Xenia Scouts in a three-game series starting tomorrow at Simmons Field at 7:05 p.m. 

After allowing 15 runs in the final two innings in a 15-4 loss versus Muskegon Sunday, Lima responded with a dominant pitching performance Thursday at Marsh Field. 

Sophomore left-hander Steven Cash and sophomore righty Alex Figueroa combined for 13 strikeouts on the mound to help the Locos beat the Clippers 1-0 and earn their first playoff win of the series. 

"The guys were ready to go tonight," head coach Chad Ehrnsberger said. "It was an uneventful bus trip up, the guys were ready, cash threw really well, then Figueroa came out and shut them out for four innings." 

Cash allowed four hits and struck out a career-high eight batters in five innings, earning his second consecutive win in five starts. 

"He';s got three good pitches, when he's throwing them for strikes he going to be really tough to hit," Ehrnsberger said. 

Figueroa struck out five batters over four scoreless innings, securing the shutout win that snapped Lima's (25-13) four-game losing streak. 

"That's the best outing Alex has thrown for us this summer," said Ehrnsberger. "He was pounding the zone with the fastball and with his slider, he was getting a lot of swing and misses, they were not comfortable against him in the box." 

The pair surrendered just five hits, with 13 strikeouts and one walk. 

Offensively, the Locos notched three hits with one double. The double came in the top of the fourth inning; sophomore infielder Aidyn Coffey jumped on a pitch from sophomore left-hander Jack Decker, redshirt freshman Jack Porter would then hit a sacrifice flyout, bringing in the game's only run. 

Despite the dominant performance by Decker, Lima would secure the victory and break the Clipper's (33-5) nine-game win streak. 

Decker would throw eight innings, giving up one run and three hits with nine strikeouts receiving his second loss of the season. 

"We just faced a really good pitcher tonight, he threw really well, our guys were ready and were focused." 

The Locos will travel back to Lima with the second game of the playoffs Friday at 7:05 p.m.

The Locos lose the series-opening doubleheader to Muskegon Saturday. 

Lima lost the first game against Muskegon in tight fashion, falling 2-1 in a pitcher's duel in the series opener; the Clippers would erupt for an offensive explosion in the second game, winning 11-2 to two, securing a first-place finish in the north division. 

Sophomore infielder Donovan Rinehart had a series-high four hits, while the rest of the Clipper's offense would hit four nine-doubles between both games. 

The Clippers starting rotation excelled in both games. Muskegon's rotation gave up two earned runs, striking out 14 batters over 14 innings. 

Game one:

For the second-straight outing, sophomore right-hander Alex Figueroa tossed a pitching gem. However, it was not enough, as Lima fell 2-1 to Muskegon in a classic pitcher's duel. 

Figueroa did not allow a walk in a season-high six innings, giving up two runs on six hits. 

Muskegon left-hander Jack Snow would only allow one run on four hits. 

Sophomore righty Daniel Gutierrez would come in for relief after four innings, not allowing a hit or a run in one inning to get his sixth win. 

The Locos and Clippers combined for three runs and 12 hits, with early chances to score.

In the top of the first inning, with the bases loaded, the Locos would strike out and ground out in back-to-back at-bats to strand three runs; the Loco would leave nine runners stranded in the game. 

Muskegon broke the ice in the bottom of the fifth inning when senior outfielder Colin Cornwell ripped an RBI double, getting his first hit of the game. 

Freshman righty Jaxon Huffman earned the save for the Clippers, pitching the final two innings, not allowing a hit or run while striking out two. Figueroa picked up the loss despite six strong innings. 

 Game two:

After being held to two runs by Lima in the previous game, Muskegon quickly jumped on Lima in the next game. 

With the bases loaded in the bottom of the fourth inning, junior infielder Stoney Smith would rip a triple off a pitch by freshman right-hander Perry Stow to bring in three runs. 

The Clippers would complete the doubleheader sweep with an 11-2 victory. Muskegon would dominate the box score with 13 hits and 10 RBIs in 31 at-bats. 

Stow would receive the loss for the Locos after allowing eight runs (four earned) on seven hits with four walks. Senior right-hander Isiah Lindsey would pitch a gem after throwing for all seven innings allowing seven hits with two runs and five strikeouts to receive the win. 

The Locos and Clippers wrap up the regular season with another doubleheader today, starting at 4:05 p.m. at Marsh Field.

The Clippers (31-5) need to win one game today to set a new GLSCL single-season win percentage record previously held by the Delaware Cows (.815) in 2001. 

If the Clippers sweep the series, they will tie the GLSCl all-time single-season wins record with 33 previously set by the Toledo Glass Sox in 1988 and the Northern Ohio Baseball Club in 2000. 

A two-run single from sophomore infielder Aidyn Coffey in the bottom of the seventh inning pushed Lima to a 9-3 victory over Royal Oak Sunday in Lima, securing a playoff berth for the Locos. 

A back-and-forth affair, the Locos (23-8) took the lead on Coffey's two-RBI single; after relinquishing an early two-run advantage. 

The Leprechauns (12-19) came up with answers in the middle innings but ran out of gas down the stretch to fall to Lima for the third straight time. Junior shortstop AJ Kostic led the way on offense, going 2-for-4 and scoring two runs. 

The Locos first got on the board in the home half of the first inning, taking a 1-0 lead on a single to center field from sophomore outfielder Eduardo Martinez. Martinez finished the night 3-for-4 and brought home three runs. 

Martinez came into the game on a three-game hit streak, extending the streak to four games. Martinez would hit his third home run in the fifth inning bringing in two runs, raising his batting average to .313. 

Despite the home run, Royal Oak was not fazed and responded quickly, scoring two runs in the top of the sixth and getting RBIs from sophomore designated hitter Caden Duryea and Junior outfielder Collin Overholt to tie the game at 3-3. 

However, in the home half of the eighth inning, Lima responded accordingly. 

After Coffey brought in two RBIs in the seventh, with two runs on the bases, sophomore catcher Hudson Parker would extend the lead on a three-run blast to make the game 9-3. The inning would end, but not before Parker brought in three runs. 

The Locos pitching staff would have six shutout innings between junior righty Reese Bassinger and sophomore right-hander Alex Figueroa. Lima would record 13 strikeouts between the two and not allow a single walk in the game. 

After Bassinger pitched the first five innings, Figueroa would close the door on the Leprechauns in the final four innings. 

Figueroa stuck out a career-high eight batters in tonight's game against Royal Oak, getting the win. Figueroa allowed five hits, two runs, and eight strikeouts. 

With the win, the Locos have clinched a playoff spot and a series against the Muskegon Clippers. The Locos are up seven games against the Sandusky Bay Ice Haulers with seven games left in the season and have the season tie-breaker against Sandusky. 

The Locos will take on Jet Box Baseball Club in a three games series starting on July 19th at Milford High School. 

Lima scored five runs in the seventh inning, sealing the victory in the series’ first game against Royal Oak Friday. 

In the bottom of the seventh inning, sophomore outfielder Eduardo Martinez capped off a five-run frame behind a single to left field, getting two RBIs in the process and pushing Lima (21-8) towards a 16-10 win over Royal Oak. 

Martinez got his third RBI of the sophomore right-hander Aidan McWayne, giving Lima a 16-9 lead after seven frames. 

Sophomore infielder Kolton Schaller would give the Locos a 6-0 lead to start the game after two innings. 

With one man aboard, Schaller would step up to the plate and hit a deep ball to right field off of a pitch by sophomore righty Kurt Barr for a home run bringing in Martinez. 

Schaller got his third career home run, giving Lima a 6-0 lead after two frames. 

Royal Oak (12–17), trailing 6-0 after three innings following a two-run home run by Schaller, attempted a comeback in the game scoring nine runs between the fourth and seventh innings. 

Royal Oak sophomore infielder Caden Duryea brought Maryland within one run of Lima after taking a pitch from sophomore right-hander Ryan Denison and singling two center field, bringing in two runs. 

Duryea went 1-4 at the plate; he had one walk and two RBIs, the most for the Leprechauns. 

Sophomore righty Hudson Parker received the win behind 3 1/3 innings with four hit balls, striking out three while giving up four runs (two earned) and three walks. Sophomore starter Kurt Barr got the loss after giving up six runs, two walks, and four hits in two innings pitched. 

Lima wins its seventh consecutive series opener, only having lost the first game to start a series once this season. 

The Locos will battle the Royal Oak Leprechauns on the road at Memorial Park Field in Royal Oak at 7:05 p.m. tonight. 

After four-unanswered runs scored in a 6-4 victory over Michigan Thursday, Lima travels on a high note back to Lima after playing a doubleheader in Michigan. 

With the doubleheader final win against the Monarchs, the Locos (20-8) take one of two against Michigan (10-18). 

Lima fell in the first of two games against Michigan in tight fashion, falling 5-3 before finding success with a 6-4 victory in the series final Thursday. 

Game 1: 

The Locos railed in the fourth inning, but their two-game winning streak snapped in the form of a 5-3 loss to Michigan. 

In the top of the fourth inning, sophomore catcher Caleb Herd rifled a pitch from Michigan sophomore right-hander Jason Arbini for a single. Freshman outfielder Cade Belyeu came home to score, tying up the game 3-3. 

Lima's comeback bid fell short as sophomore infielder Connor Ashby grounded out to first base, and the Monarchs sealed the first game. 

The Locos would accumulate seven hits, but more was needed as the Monarchs jumped on starting left-hander Landon Price with three runs in the first two innings. Sophomore infielder Cooper Vance, senior outfielder Jake Dresselhouse hit sacrifice flyouts, and junior fielder Jacob Gumieny roped in an RBI single. 

"They got a lot of bloop hits and infield hits, I bet they had three infield hits and another three broken bat hits to our outfielders," said head coach Chad Ehrnsberger. "That first game just wasn't very good, just gotta overlook it." 

Michigan did most of its damage, scoring two runs in the fourth inning, anchored by an Arbini RBI single to retake the lead; Arbini would get his second RBI and a hit of the season. Vance would hit a sacrifice flyout to put the Monarchs back up by two. 

Sophomore infielder Landon Underhill provided a bright spot for a Lima offense that went 7-for-28 at the plate, going 2-for-3 and scoring one run. 

Price earned the loss in his fifth start for the Locos, while junior left-hander Quinton Konuszewski got his fourth win for the Monarchs. 

Game 2:

The Locos used a four-run sixth inning to take a 6-4 victory over Michigan, winning the three-game series. 

Lima generated six RBIs on eight hits, putting runners in scoring positions and bringing in runners on 75% of the hits. 

The Monarchs would strike first after an RBI single by junior infielder Mason Malysz in the bottom of the second. With the bases loaded in the bottom of the third, the Monarchs would walk in two runs, then a sacrifice flyout in the fourth would put the Monarchs up by two. 

In the top of the sixth inning, Lima loaded the bases. After an RBi single by sophomore catcher Hudson Parker, Ashworth cleared the bases with a three-run double to break open the game. 

The Lcoos would then fend off the Monarchs, and sophomore righty Micah Takac would pitch the final three innings, not allowing a run or hit to seal the comeback for the Locos. 

"He came in and was a bulldog for us, he basically was like "hey, I'm gonna throw strikes, and you guys are gonna be forced to hit it," and they weren't able to," said Ehrnsberger. 

Takac earned the win in three innings, giving up no runs or hits and punching out three Michigan batters. 

Lefty Eddie Bieniasz picked up his first loss of the season, pitching two innings and allowing four runs and six hits. 

Takac would retire the side to end the game.

The Locos will take on the Royal Oak Leprechauns in a three-game series; game one will be tonight at Simmons Field, with the first pitch at 7:05 p.m.

Lima scored five runs in the second inning, winning against Michigan in the series' first game Tuesday. 

In the top of the second inning, sophomore infielder Connor Ashby capped a five-run inning behind a sacrifice groundout getting an RBI in the process and pushing Lima (19-7) towards a 12-2 win over Michigan. 

"The offense looked great, it's good to see," said head coach Chad Ehrnsberger. "The guys had energy and the guys had good at bats even when we didn't score,  overall it was a great offensive day for us."

The Locos would amass 12 hits with six different players for a combined 11 RBIs. 

Redshirt freshman outfielder Jack Porter would lead the way for the Locos, going 4-for-5 and getting his first multihit game of the season with three singles and a double. Porter would get an RBI single in the third inning to bring in freshman infielder Justin Rumfield. 

"He's had good at bats, he had a great game today," Ehrnsberger said. 

Junior catcher Mason Sawyer would lead the locos in runs batted in with three, getting his first multi-RBI game of the season, putting his total at five. 

Sawyer would get two RBI singles in the second and eighth innings bringing in Rumfield and Porter. In his final at-bat, Sawyer would hit a sacrifice fly-out to score his final RBI. 

"He's come on the plate, earlier in the season he struggled and it took him a while to get that first hit, once he got that first hit the pressure came off. He's had a lot of good at bats lately," said Ehrnsberger. 

Michigan (9-17)  would only score two runs off an RBI double by senior Sam Thompson and an RBI single from Steven Casas. 

Lima's pitching would allow only two runs on seven hits; sophomore left-hander Peyton Nelson would lead the way for the Locos. In five innings, Nelson would allow four hits with two runs, two walks, and three strikeouts, getting his third win. 

"He gave up two runs in five innings. I think that's his worst outing of the summer," said Ehrnsberger. "It shows how great he's been for us this summer."

Sophomore right-hander Kaden Arn and junior righty Brandon Doehne would throw a combined four innings pitching the shutout, allowing just three hits with four strikeouts and two walks. 

The Locos will play a doubleheader to wrap up the series against Michigan, the first game at 5:05 p.m. at Cleary University.

With no one aboard and no outs in the bottom of the fourth inning, Lima sophomore third baseman Aydin Coffey launched a pitch for Sandusky freshman left-hander Kyle Fitzgerald, getting his second home run on only three hits. 

Coffey came into the game with only two hits in 37 at-bats but made the most of his hits. With three hits, Coffey has two home runs and seven RBIs; Coffey got his first hit since a June 24th game against Jet Box. 

Head coach Chad Ehrnsberger has seen a difference in Coffey's game and the developments he has made throughout the summer. 

"He looked good today," said Ehrnsberger, "I said something to another coach during batting practice. I was like "Aiden looks different today," and he came out in the game and barrelled up three balls. He's put in a lot of time and he looks really good." 

Lima's first-inning rally proved the difference, guiding the Locos to a 6-2 win Friday at Simmons Field and a victory over the Ice Haulers. 

In the bottom of the first inning, Lima (18-7) would score the first two runs with RBI singles from sophomore second baseman Landon Underhill and freshman first baseman Justin Rumfield. Redshirt freshman Jack Porter would hit a sacrifice groundout, and Rumsfeld would come in to score the final run off a balk. 

The Locos had six steals from three different runners and seven walks compared to three strikeouts; the Loco's ability to be disciplined at the play and put runners in scoring position was the key to victory against Sandusky. 

However, Sandusky would cut into the lead at the top of the seventh inning. 

Freshman outfielder Braden Shepard would hit a two-out rally with two runners on base, singling back up to the pitcher scoring a run, shutting down the Locos shutout game as the Locos gave up four walks, one in the seventh, helping lead to a run scored. 

"Just too many walks," Ehrnsberger said. "I don't like giving up free bases and we definitely gave up a lot of them, since they left a few guys on base, when you have six hits that shouldn't happen." 

The Locos pitch, though, would hold the Ice Haulers (13-11) in all but two innings as the Locos pitching staff had ten strikeouts, giving up only six hits. 

Junior righty Reese Bassinger would win after two innings, allowing no hits or runs with two strikeouts. Fitzgerald would receive the loss, pitching five innings and giving up five hits, five runs, and four walks. 

Ehrnsberger hopes the Locos can play nine strong innings and peak at the right time, as there are only 13 games left in the season. 

"Lately we've had some good innings early and not so late, when earlier in the summer it was the opposite," said Ehrnsberger, "It'd be nice to have nine strong innings and hopefully we'll get there and will peak at the right time." 

Lima started strong at Simmons Field, defeating Muskegon 5-3 in the first game of the doubleheader. 

Both teams would go 1-1, splitting the doubleheader, Lima would take game one, but Muskegon would come back to win game two. The highly anticipated matchup lived up to the billing; Muskegon leads the north division as Lima trails right behind them.

Lima's win over Muskegon marked the first time this season that the Locos have beaten Muskegon this season, as Lima looked to try and win the final game of the series to gain ground on the current division leaders. 

Game 1:

The Locos used a three-run fourth inning to take a 5-3 victory over Muskegon. 

Lima generated nine hits in the game, using the entire field to get extra-base hits. The Locos recorded three doubles and a triple. 

"We had good at bats, when we have good at bats we have success," said head coach Chad Ehrnsberger. "We don't get ourselves out, that first game we did what we were supposed to do."

The Locos struck first in the bottom of the second inning when freshman Cade Belyeu hit an RBI single down the right-field line off of a pitch by freshman right-hander Matthew Hoover bringing in sophomore center fielder Eduardo Martinez. 

In the bottom of the fourth inning, the Locos would bring in three runs starting with an RBI single by freshman third baseman Justin Rumfield. Sophomore catcher Hudson Parker would get an RBI double, recording his first RBI and an extra-base hit of the season, and sophomore left-fielder Anthony Zarlingo would bat in an RBI single for the third run. 

Martinez would lead the way for the Locos at the plate, going 3-for-3. 

Martinez would record two doubles, a triple, and three runs while being two hits short of the cycle. 

"When he hits the ball good things happen, he's getting more confident and hopefully he's seeing the success he's having because of the hard work he's putting in," Chad Ehrnsberger said. 

Sophomore righty Kaden Arn earned the win in five innings, giving up three runs (one earned) on three hits and three walks. Sophomore right-hander Micah Takac would close the door on the Clippers, getting his third save of the season; in two innings, Takac would not allow a hit or run with one walk and one strikeout. 

Takac forced the Clippers to leave one stranded in the top of the seventh with a game-ending strikeout. 

Game 2:

Despite beating Muskegon in the first game 5-3, the Clippers rescinded with a 2-0 in the second game on Tuesday. 

The Clippers jumped on starting right-hander Jacob Pruitt with two runs in the third. Freshman second baseman Aaron Piasecki recorded an RBI single, and senior outfielder Colin Cornwell recorded a sacrifice groundout to drive in the second run. 

Freshman right-hander DJ Thompson got the win after throwing all seven innings, allowing no runs on two hits with eight strikeouts. 

Thompson's performances left Ehrnsberger surprised and confused as Thompson pitched a shutout game for the Clippers. 

"I am going to have to talk to the hitters and see what was up, you gotta give him credit as he threw a seven inning shutout, obviously he was doing something where our hitters couldn't hit it," said Ehrnsberger.

Pruitt received his first loss on the season after pitching seven innings, giving up two runs and three hits with nine strikeouts. 

The Locos will finish the three-game series tonight at Simmons Field, first pitch set for 7:05 p.m.

"I like our chances, on paper we've got the best team, we need to show it on the field and today in the second game we didn't do that," said Ehrnsberger. "Hopefully tomorrow we come out and show we're the better team."

Lima splits the doubleheader against Sandusky, going 1-1. 

The Locos started strong at Simmons Field, defeating Sandusky 5-0 in the first game, with a loss to Sandusky 4-3 in the second game. 

Game 1:

The Locos used a three-run fifth to take a 5-0 victory over Sandusky Bay. 

Lima generated four hits in the game but used its plate awareness to reach base, and five batters combined four six walks. 

The Locos struck first in the bottom of the third inning when freshman third baseman Justin Rumfield came in to score off a fielder's choice by senior outfielder Kyle Ashworth. 

In the bottom of the fifth inning, Lima loaded the bases. After a two-RBI single by sophomore left fielder Anthony Zarlingo, Sophomore Eduardo Martinez would bring a run on a sacrifice groundout to break open the game. 

In the bottom of the sixth inning, sophomore second baseman Kolton Schaller would bring in redshirt freshmen Jack Porter for an RBI on a sacrifice groundout. 

Sophomore left-hander Peyton Nelson earned the win in six innings, giving up no runs on two hits and two walks. Nelson struck out seven Sandusky batters, now having over 20 strikeouts on the season with 21. 

Senior lefty Parker Newby tossed four innings for the Ice Haulers, picking up the loss, allowing one hit with three runs and four walks. 

Junior righty Reese BAssinger forced a game-ending flyout in the top of the seventh inning.

Game 2:

After defeating Sandusky 5-0 in game one, the Ice Haulers responded with a 4-3 victory in the second game.  

Sandusky jumped on starting left-hander Landon Price with three runs in the first. Senior infielder Elijah Snider roped in an RBI off of a sacrifice groundout, and junior infielder Rhett Stokes and Sophomore Infidler JT Popick hit RBI singles to drive in the third run. 

Locos pitching would throw five shutout innings after giving up four runs in the first two innings, allowing the Locos to cut the lead down to one. 

First Basemen Just Rumfield would hit a two-RBI single off a pitch by freshman right-hander Cooper Fiehrer, bringing in Senior Kyle Ashworth and sophomore shortstop Landon Underhill, cutting the lead down 4-2. 

Rumfield, in both games, would go 4-for-5, collecting two RBIs, two runs, and two walks with one stolen base.  

Anthony Zarlingo would hit an RBI single in the bottom of the sixth, bringing in Kolton Schaller to cut the lead down to 4-3. The Loco's rally would fall short as sophomore righty Seth Sleasman would put away all three batters in the bottom of the seventh inning to get the save. 

Price would receive the loss after five innings of work, giving up five hits with four runs. Fiehrer would receive his third win, giving up two runs on eight hits with two walks and three strikeouts. 

The Locos will play another doubleheader tomorrow at Simmons Field against the Muskegon Clippers, with the first game at 3:35 p.m.

Richmond scored twelve runs getting the run rule to claim a 12-1 win over Lima, who dropped their first game in the series. 

Richmond put runners on base and made them count, going 15-for-29 as a team, batting a .517 and getting 13 RBIs, while Lima went 6-for-25 despite six hits in the game. 

Sophomore right-hander Jacob Young earned the win, tossing four shutout innings and striking out six. 

Sophomore righty Jayden Jerger went 4 ⅓ innings for the Locos against Richmond but allowed an RBI single and a sacrifice flyout in the bottom of the third inning, opening up the scoring. 

The Jazz scored three in the bottom of the fourth on a two-run triple by senior outfielder Jordan McKenzie and a sacrifice fly by sophomore Brayton Bowen. 

The Locos would get on the board in the top of the second inning off of a one-run single from sophomore left fielder Anthony Zarlingo; Zarlingo would put up the only Locos run of the game. 

Two Jazz pitchers threw shutouts over the next five innings, plating 11 more runs after the second inning. 

Richmond junior right-hander Kaelan Racculia got senior outfielder Kyle Ashworth to strikeout to end the game, giving the Jazz their first win after a two-game skid. 

Lima will finish the series tonight at McBride Stadium starting at 6:35 p.m.

In the top of the third inning, redshirt freshman right fielder Jack Porter made a miraculous play denying a home run to the Jazz. 

Sophomore outfielder Brayton Bowen would rifle a pitch from sophomore right-hander Steven Cash to deep right field; Porter would make a spectacular play at the Jazz bullpen. Extending his arm to catch the ball, he barrels into the fence, doing a somersault and landing on the bench with the ball still in hand. 

"I was tracking the ball, hoping when I got close to the fence I'd feel the warning track and know how close I was," said Porter. "I took one step on it and jumped so I didn't really know how close I was for sure."

Porter would save a three-run shot and deny the Jazz (11-8) back into the game; the save would give the Locos the win 5-4. 

Porter would stick the somersault, landing on the bench of the Jazz with the ball still in hand. The nerves were there for Porter, knowing it was a short fence and that the bench was right in front of him. 

"When I hit the fence I was just trying not to drop the ball and was kind of nervous about the landing because it's a short fence and I knew the bench was there," Porter said. 

The Locos (14-4)  would only give up one run in the top of the third off an RBI single to senior Liam Patton. 

The fans were in disbelief, and many exclaimed that it was one of the best catches they had ever seen. The dugout was full of laughter, excitement, and shock as the play motivated and propelled the Locos to victory. 

"In the dug out everyone was laughing and kind of shocked," said Porter. 

The video would go viral, amassing millions of views on Twitter and Tiktok, as BleacherReport Sportscenter and Baseball Quotes would all post about the catch. 

Sportscenter would feature the video in its top 10 plays at number two. Making Jack Porter an overnight sensation, Porter never expected to be on Sportscenter when he went to bed, he was surprised to find out he had made it on the show. 

"I didn't think I would be on Sportscenter when I woke up," Porter said. "I woke up to my family texting me, telling me the news and I was happy." 

Looking back at the video, Porter wishes he had found the fence instead of running into it. 

"Now that I've seen the video, I should have probably tried to find the fence instead of hitting it," Porter said.

A sacrifice flyout from sophomore infielder Landon Underhill in the bottom of the seventh inning pushed Lima to a 6-5 victory over Richmond Wednesday in Lima. 

A back-and-forth affair, the Locos (14-4) took the lead on Underhill's sacrifice fly after relinquishing an early two-run advantage; Underhills hit kept the win streak alive for the Locos moving the win streak to five games. 

The Jazz (11-8) came up with answers in the later innings but ran out of gas in the closing stages to fall to Lima for the second straight game. Junior infielder Cooper Miles led the way on offense, going 2-for-5, scoring one run and one RBI. 

The Locos first got on the board in the home half of the first inning, taking a 1-0 lead on a one-run blast from Landon Underhill. Underhill finished the night 1-for-2 and brought home three runs. 

Underhill now sits atop the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League in doubles after hitting his sixth against the Jazz and second in the GLSCL in RBIs with 18. 

Sophomore outfielder Jack Porter, who played right field on Wednesday against the Jazz, saved ave three-run home run in the third inning from Richmond sophomore left fielder Brayton Bowen. 

Bowen rifled the ball off the bat, and as it went back towards the fence, the glove of Porter reached above the fence line, stealing away a possible three-run shot and keeping the game in Lima's favor. 

Despite the two-run lead, Richmond was not fazed and responded quickly, scoring two runs in the top of the seventh and getting RBIs from Cooper Miles and sophomore infielder Landen Johnson to tie the game at 4-4. 

A sacrifice fly in the bottom of the seventh inning would seal the victory for the Locos, with two pitchers coming in the final two innings to hold off the Jazz. 

Sophomore righty Micah Takac would come in the eighth inning and give up three hits, no runs, and one strikeout. Sophomore right-hander Jacob Pruitt would shut the door on the Jazz in the ninth inning, allowing one hit and two strikeouts with no runs giving him his first save of the season. 

Junior right-hander Reese Bassinger gets his second win of the season.

In three innings, Bassinger would allow four hits and two runs (one earned), with three strikeouts. Senior left-hander Jacob Bishop would receive the loss behind six and one-third innings played, allowing 10 hits, five runs, one walk, and four strikeouts. 

The Locos will be on the road to finish the series against Richmond; game three will be Friday the 30th at McBride Stadium, with the first pitch at 6:35 p.m. 

Down 6-4 in the bottom of the ninth inning, Lima struck a rally and scored four runs to seal the comeback over Richmond. 

With the lights shining and the fans cheering, freshman infielder Justin Rumfield put an exclamation point on a wild comeback for the Locos (13-4). Rumfield hit a grand slam to left field against Richmond sophomore right-hander John Cederberg, getting four RBIs and leading to Lima's 8-6 Victory over Richmond. 

"I was trying to do something for the team, I was trying to look for something up, the slider he hung it there, I bet it on the barrel for the team," said Rumfield. 

Rumfield got his first home run of the season. 

The home run was Rumfield's first hit of the game after striking out twice and flying out twice. 

"With two strikes he still made contact," said head coach Chad Ehrnsberger. "As soon as he got to two strikes I was just hoping he would make contact and put the ball in play, fortunately the pitcher left it up."

Plate Disciple and sitting back on pitches were crucial for Lima's Comeback. Richmond walked two Locos in the bottom of the ninth inning and eight over the final four frames, in which Lima scored seven runs. 

Lima tallied 10 walks to five strikeouts as a team. 

Sophomore infielder Landon Under, who played second base Tuesday against the Jazz (11-7), went 1-for-5. 

Underhill was first to put a run on the board for the Locos, singling to right-center field in the bottom of the fifth inning. Underhill had one RBI on the night. 

Richmond designated hitter Brayton Bowen helped to create a big lead against the Buckeyes. 

Bowen was 2-for-5 at the plate with a single and a home run, accumulating two RBIs in the seventh inning in which the Flyers scored three runs. 

Sophomore righty Hudson Parker received the win behind two innings with three strikeouts, allowing no runs or hits to the Jazz. 

Cederberg received the loss, giving up two hits, four runs, and two walks in the bottom of the ninth. 

"We are playing great baseball from the fifth inning on, in a way that's good because the guys don't give up," said Ehrnsberger. "If we play a full nine innings like we are capable, I think we're going to win a lot of games."

Lima will face Richmond in the second game of the series tonight at Simmons Field starting at 7:05 p.m.

Lima scored five runs in the fifth inning, completing the comeback against Jet Box in the series' second game. 

In the bottom of the fourth inning, sophomore infielder Landon Underhill put the cherry on top of a five-run frame behind a single to center field, getting two RBIs in the process and pushing Lima (11-4) towards a 12-4 win over Jet Box. 

Underhill got his 14th RBI off Jet Box junior right-hander Adam Amodei, giving Lima a 5-4 lead after five frames. 

The single was Underhills first hit of the fifth inning - hitting another single in the seventh inning - he finished with going 2-for-3 with a run and two RBIs against Jet Box (2-11). Underhill's 14 RBIs make him second in the league and first on the Locos. 

Senior outfielder Joshua Robinson would put Jet Box on the board first, hitting a sacrifice fly to center fielder Eduardo Martinez scoring an RBI. 

Designated hitter Zac Jones would extend the lead, in the top of the second inning, on only his second hit of the season. Jones launched a pitch from sophomore right-hander Garitt Krupp hitting a home run, his first of the season, and getting three RBIs, his first RBIs, giving Jet Box a 4-0 lead. 

The Locos would throw seven scoreless innings after giving up four runs in the second. 

Sophomore righty Jacob Pruitt would replace Krupp; in five and two-thirds innings, Pruitt would give up only one hit and no runs with six strikeouts to three walks. Pruitt moves to 3-0 after winning; in 11.1 innings pitched, Pruitt has a 0.79 ERA.

Pruitt's teammate at Indiana State, sophomore Max McEwan, would pitch the final two innings allowing only one hit with three strikeouts and two walks. 

Lima has won all five series so far this season. After defeating Jet Box to win the series, the Locos will go for the sweep against Jet Box.

The Locos will play the series' final game away today at 5:35 p.m. at Oakland University. 

Lima scored 11 runs in five innings, sealing the series sweep over Jet Box. 

The Locos get their fifth consecutive series win, firmly putting them in the top half of the north division behind 13 hits and 11 RBIs. They are winning by 10 or more runs for the second time this season. 

"We out scored them all three games, we must be swinging the bat pretty well," said head coach Chad Ehrnsberger. 

In the top of the ninth inning, Sophomore center fielder Eduarny Matinez capped off a high-scoring game for the Locos with a home run, getting an RBI in the process and pushing Lima (12-4) towards a 13-3 win over Jet Box. 

Martinez got his second-career home run off of a pitch by senior right-hander Brandon Biggerstaff.

The home run was Martinez's second hit on the game - getting a single in the fifth inning - hitting 2-for-3, moving his batting average to .300, with three runs and three walks last night. 

Jet Box would get on the board in the bottom of the fourth inning after an error with two outs allowed a runner to score.

Sophomore infielder Brady Krzciok would bring in every RBI for Jet Box (2-12). 

In the bottom of the sixth inning, Krzciok rifled a pitch by sophomore right-hander Micah Takac for a two-RBI single. Krzciok would go 1-for-2 with two RBIs. 

Sophomore left-hander Peyton Nelson gets his first win for the Locos, giving up only two earned runs in four starts. 

"Peyton looked really good," said Ehrnsberger. "He looked as good as he has all summer, he threw five innings and he could've went more if we wanted him to." 

In five innings, Nelson allowed hits with one run, two walks, and four strikeouts. Opposing batters have a .114 average against Nelson. 

The pitching staff for the Locos continues to be efficient, last night giving up three runs and 10 hits with three walks to seven strikeouts. 

"We've had a couple games where we've been sloppy, but you're going to have that over the course of the season," Ehrnsberger said. "Hopefully they continue to perform the way they are." 

The Locos pitching staff is third best in earned runs allowed with 48, second in strikeouts with 136, and have an ERA of 3.02 through 16 games. 

"I'm pretty excited about where we are at as a team right now," Ehrnsberger said. "I've always said complacent is the first step to mediocrity, you can always do better no matter how good you are." 

The Locos will be back at Simmons Field Tuesday the 27th against the Richmond Jazz at 7:05 p.m. 

The Locos hit the road for a match with the rival Grand Lake Mariners. The Locos lost in walk off fashion 6-5, as the Mariners put up 2 runs in the Bottom of the 9th. Zach Boyer (Bossier Parish CC) claimed the win in relief for the Mariners going 3.0 innings allowing 1 run on 3 hits, walking 3 and striking out 2. Patrick Dillon (Toledo) took the loss and blown save for the Locos. Dillon went 0.1 innings, allowing 2 runs on 3 hits while walking 2 batters.

The rest of the Locos pitching had some nice outings. Jonathan Machamer (Dayton) got the start for the Locos, going 5.0 innings, allowing 2 runs on 3 hits while striking out 10. Fred Sisco (Campbell) came on in relief and threw 2.0 innings allowing 1 run on 3 hits, while striking out 1. Caleb Bohn (Mercer) pitched the 8th inning allowing 1 run on 1 hit while walking and striking out 1 each.

The Locos offense piled it on early, but the pitching could not lock down the win. The offense opened up with a Miller Ladusau (Abilene Christian) Solo Home Run in the Top of the 2nd. Jay Sorohan (Kennesaw St) came home on a Fielder's Choice in the Top of the 3rd. The Locos would double their lead to 4-0 in the 4th inning courtesy of a Jake Smallwood (Montevallo) Solo Home Run and a Jake Hutchins (Lincoln Trail) RBI Single. Colton Ledbetter (Samford) doubled home Smallwood to make it 5-3 Locos. The pitching could not hold the lead though as Grand Lake walked it off.

The Locos head to Sandusky for a 7:05 first pitch against the Ice Haulers on June 24, 2021.

A six-run inning in the bottom of the first inning pushed Lima to a 7-5 victory over Jet Box Friday at Simmons Field. 

A back-and-forth affair, the Locos (10-4) took the lead on a wild pitch by junior right-hander Joshua Korson bringing in sophomore second baseman Landon Underhill after being down early 2-0.

Jet Box (2–10) came up with answers in the second inning but ran out of gas down the stretch to fall to Lima for the first time in the series. Underhill led the way on offense, going 2-for-4 and scoring two RBIs. 

Sophomore first baseman Brady Krzciok would get Jet Box on the board first after a two-RBI double off of a pitch by junior righty Reese Bassinger. 

Underhill would hit a two-RBI triple with no outs in the bottom of the first to wipe away the 2-0 deficit. Freshman third baseman Justin Rumfield would put the cherry on top after a single to left field bringing in two runs. 

Despite the sic run inning, Jet Box was not fazed and responded in fashion, scoring three runs in the top of the second inning and getting three RBIs from sophomore center fielder Michael Tchavdarov bringing the game within one, 6-5. 

Designated hitter Jack Porter in the bottom of the fifth inning would give the Locs an insurance run bringing in a run after a sacrifice fly to extend the lead to 7-5. 

Loco pitching would settle in for the rest of the game, pitching seven shutout innings after giving up five runs in two innings. 

Sophomore right-hander Jayden Jerger won, making it his second of the season. In five innings pitched, Jerger gave up two hits and no runs with six strikeouts to no walks. 

In 18 innings this year, Jerger has yet to give up an earned run and has struck out at least one batter every inning he has pitched. 

Junior righty Joshua Korson would revive the loss after allowing seven runs (all earned)  on six hits with five walks and no strikeouts moving his ERA up to 7.43. 

The Locos look to build upon last night's success and win back-to-back series; game two will be played tonight at Simmons Field, with the first pitch at 7:05 p.m.

With two runners aboard and two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning, Royal Oak junior outfielder John Orberson would hit an RBI double by a pitch from LIma sophomore right-hander Landon Price, beginning a four-run frame for the Leprechauns.

In the next two at-bats, sophomore outfielder Caden Duryea would get hit by a pitch putting two runners on base. Junior outfielder AJ Kostic would hit a line drive over the fence for a home run bringing in three RBIs. 

Royal Oaks sixth-inning two-out rally proved to be the difference, guiding the Leprechauns (5-7) to a 10-6 victory at Memorial Field and denying the series sweep for the Locos. 

In the top of the second inning, Lima (9-4)  seemed to pick up where they left off from Wednesday’s win. With two runners aboard, sophomore shortstop Adiyn Coffey would strikeout out, leafing to the next two at-bats being flyouts, but senior left-hander Zachary Hopman escaped the inning. 

Hopman allowed just three hits and struck out three Lima batters over three innings. 

In the top of the seventh, sophomore catcher Caleb Herd would start a four-run comeback hitting an RBI single. 

Sophomore Anthony Zarlingo would hit a two-RBI double with another scoring after a passed ball bringing the Locos deficit to three runs. The Leprechauns would then pitch two shutout innings to secure the win in the eighth and ninth. 

Price got the loss in just four innings as the reliever, giving up eight runs - seven earned - on five hits while walking three. 

Lima looks to bounce back when it hosts Jet Box at 7:05 p.m. at Simmons Field.

With two runners aboard and no outs in the bottom of the first inning, Loco's sophomore center fielder Eduarny Martinez hits a home run off of senior right-hander Ben Riffe, beginning a five-run frame for the Locos.

In the next five at-bats, sophomore third baseman Aidyn Coffey would score an RBI off of a fielder's choice, and junior catcher Mason Sawyer ripped a one-run single. 

Lima's first-inning rally proved the difference, guiding the Locos to a 10-5 win on Wednesday at Simmons Field and a series victory over the Leprechauns. 

In the bottom of the first inning, Lima (9-3) picked up where they left off from Tuesday's win—getting 11 hits Tuesday and 13 on Wednesday, though the Locos left 11 on base in the second game. 

"I always want better situational hitting," said head coach Chad Ehrnsberger. "Its hard to complain when you do score 10 and have 13 hits, every game you're gonna leave guys on base you just try to limit it." 

Martinez hit his first home run of the season, bringing the Loco's total of home runs up to six. 

Martinez would go 3-for-6 with four RBIs and two runs, bringing his batting average up to .241. 

"Eddy was someone we expected big things from this summer," said Ehrnsberger. "Last couple of games he's come out and been hitting the ball hard." 

Sophomore outfielder Caden Duryea was first to put point on the board after singling to left-center field, bringing home sophomore Joshua Getz for an RBI in the top of the first inning. 

The one-run lead would be the only time the  Leprechuans (4-7)  would be ahead the rest of the night. 

Aidyn Coffey would be the second Loco to hit a home run. 

In the bottom of the eighth inning, Coffey would lead off with a solo home run to left field, getting his first hit and home run. The Locos are now second in the Great Lakes in home runs with seven. 

Coffey would go 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBIs, and two runs. 

Riffe would receive the loss after an inning, and one-third played, giving up five hits, five runs (four earned), and two walks. 

Junior righty Brandon Doehne would receive the win giving up three runs (two earned) and two hits with two walks and strikeouts. 

The Locos will take on Royal Oak in the series final today at 7:05 p.m. at Memorial Park.