Orioles drop weekend DH at Powerhouse Clinton. 

The Orioles made the trip East along US 12 to face RedWolves who came into the games with 24-2 record and ranked 3rd in MHSAA’s Division3  The Red Wolves were the best team the Orioles have faced all season

In game 1 the O’s jumped out to a 3-0 lead and led through the 4 inning before the Red wolves scored 3 times and went on to win 8-3. 

Dreden Feltner bounced back from Tuesday and threw 3 effective innings. Dreden was on a limited pitch count to ready him for UC this coming week.  Brennen Allman followed Feltner to the mound and covered the middle innings.  Ryder Schmactenberger finished the game throwing a scoreless inning. 

The Orioles managed just 3 hits. Ryan Kempter, Brady Mescher and Mickey Connin collected singles. After trailing in the the 1st inning, the Red Wolves brought in All Stater RyanTysischart who struck out 7 Orioles over 5 innings to get the win

In game 2 the Orioles again jumped out to a 2-0 start led by Hunter Tinervia’s on the mound.  Tinervia pitched 3 solid innings as the game was competitive.  Kempter moved to the mound in the 4th to get some needed work in. Parker Fraley followed Kempter to complete the Oriole pitching record.  

The game was 6 -2 in the 6th and the Red wolves scored 6 to put the game away 12-2. Mescher had 2 hits as did Connin to pace the offense. Tinervia also had a hit. 

The Orioles begin the final week of the regular season with a busy schedule on the road Tuesday to complete conference play at Union City. They return to Quincy on Thursday to face Barry Co. Christian in non league action and then head to Jackson on Saturday to close out the regular season at Lumen Christi.