Dublin Scioto Varsity watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 17-7 loss to Olentangy Liberty on Tuesday. Liberty scored on a single by Leeds, a single by Thompson, a single by Jenkins, and a double by Motyka in the first inning.
The Irish collected 5 hits and Olentangy Liberty had 18 in the high-scoring affair.
In the first inning, Olentangy got their offense started when Leeds singled on a 3-1 count, scoring one run.
The Irish put up 4 runs in the fifth inning. Their offense in that inning was led by Madi Comstock, Taylor Henry, and Sadie Jauregui, all driving in runs in the inning.
Liberty scored six runs in the fourth inning. Jenkins, Knohn, Matteo, Aberle, Chevalier, and Leeds all drove in runs in the frame.
Leeds earned the win for Liberty. The fireballer surrendered 7 runs on 5 hits over six innings, striking out seven.
Henry took the loss for Dublin Scioto. The righthander surrendered 17 runs on 18 hits over five and a third innings, striking out six.
The Irish hit one home run on the day. Comstock sent one out in the 5th.
Comstock led Scioto with two hits in three at bats.
Olentangy Liberty racked up 18 hits. Leeds, Motyka, Jenkins, Matteo, and Thompson all collected multiple hits for Olentangy Liberty. Leeds went 5-for-5 at the plate to lead Liberty in hits.
