High School JV pitcher throws no-hitter for Centerville
Centerville High School Athletics sophomore Ben Steinke threw a no-hitter against Northmont High School on Tuesday night in a 10-0 victory.
A high school junior varsity (JV) pitcher threw a no-hitter. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Centerville High School Athletics said in a social media post that sophomore Ben Steinke threw a no-hitter against Northmont High School on Tuesday night in a 10-0 victory. TRENDING STORIES: Pastor at Ohio church suspended after investigation into misconduct UD’s 2nd leading scorer enters transfer portal Firefighters extinguish flames at Penn Station restaurant He pitched with a swollen hand early in the game and did not have his curveball, according to the social media post.
Steinke got some defensive help. Centerfielder Carson Knopp made a diving catch that Steinke later called the play of the game. “He is literally the reason why we got there,” Steinke said.
“I hugged him afterwards. ” As the game went along, his teammates weren’t supposed to say anything in the dugout, but they weren’t hiding it either, according to Centerville High School’s website . “We’re a bunch of high school kids,” said Steinke.
He said the finger-wagging gave it away. What did Steinke do after the game? He went to Fricker’s for chicken wings, got in another meal, and was in bed by 10:30 p.