Ontario finds winning recipe for 2026 success in win over Clear Fork

BELLVILLE — The Ontario Warriors saw firsthand the recipe for their success in 2026. In their 3-1 win over the Clear Fork Colts on Tuesday, March 31, the Warriors played near flawless defense, pitched with urgency and to contact, put the ball in play offensively to make the defense make plays and got timely hits when they needed them. They did all four in their Mid-Ohio Athletic Conference opener beating their Richland County rival in the first of the two-game series.

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I am happy with how they played. ” After a scoreless tie through three, Ontario got on the board in the fourth after Guy Trader drew a leadoff walk, stole second, advanced to third on a groundout and scored on a Jaren Holden RBI double. First timely hit of the night.

The next came in the seventh after Kane Cantrell started the inning off with an infield single before advancing to second on a groundout and scored when Max Ciroli ripped an RBI double to left. He later scored on a fielder’s choice to give the Warriors some insurance runs. It was just what Holden needed as he tossed 6 1/3 scoreless innings allowing just four hits with nine strikeouts.