Walsh Jesuit led New Albany in the state baseball final — then a dropped ball changed everything

Walsh Jesuit led New Albany in the state baseball final — then a dropped ball changed everything

AKRON, Ohio — Walsh Jesuit could not hold on to an early lead Saturday night in the OHSAA Division II baseball state championship and lost, 4-1, to New Albany in the title game at 7 17 Credit Union Park.

New Albany beats Walsh Jesuit to win OHSAA baseball state title

A four-run fourth inning was the difference as New Albany defeated Walsh Jesuit 4-1 in the OHSAA Division II baseball state final.

Division II State Championship: Big Fourth Inning Lifts New Albany Over Walsh Jesuit

Akron, OH: Despite falling behind early, the New Albany Eagles exploded for four runs in the fourth inning to take down Walsh Jesuit, 4-1. Aidan Wyche picked up the win for the Eagles, throwing a complete game with seven strikeouts and just the one earned run. Offensively, Connor Bahr led the way with a 2-3 performance at the plate. Walsh Strikes Early Each team had runners reach base in the first inning, but each was left stranded. Sean McHugh …