Niles wins a wild clash with Harding
NILES, Ohio (WKBN) – In a game that felt more like a rollercoaster than a baseball matchup, Niles snatched a 16-15 victory from the Harding Raiders in a wild, final-inning walk-off. Related stories: Girard Indians High School baseball preview West Branch Warriors High School baseball preview Brookfield Warriors High School baseball preview Niles appeared to be cruising with a comfortable 14-7 lead heading into the sixth, but the Raiders refused to go quietly. Harding ignited for a massive eight-run explosion to leapfrog ahead 15-14, powered by a balanced attack during the evening that saw seven different batters notch hits, including a clutch triple from Kwame Adams and three runs scored by Elias Johnson.
Refusing to blink, the Red Dragons roared back in the final frame. On this night, Brennen Hodge set the pace with a monster 4-hit, 3-run performance, while Joseph Lehman’s two doubles and Brady Court’s multi-hit game kept the pressure on until the final two runs crossed the plate to seal the win. Both teams are back in action this Saturday: Niles prepares for a clash against LaBrae, while Harding looks to bounce back against East.
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