Remenowsky Named Great Lakes Pitcher of the Year
Written May 29, 2008 by Ed Syguda
 WESTERVILLE,
OHIO— Dan Remenowsky, a senior from Cincinnati (Moeller High School), was
selected 2008 Great Lakes Region Pitcher of the Year by the National Collegiate
Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA).
The right-hander made 12 appearances, starting eight, on his way to a 2.23
ERA and 5-2 record over 60 2/3 innings of work this season. He struck out 57
while walking 20. Remenowsky ranks 39th in ERA and 146th in strikeouts/game
among players in NCAA Division III this season.
In addition, for the third consecutive season, Remenowsky was named pitcher
of the year in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) on his way to a third straight
first team All-OAC selection in 2008.
Remenowsky concludes his career ranked high on several Otterbein all-time
lists. He finishes as Otterbein’s all-time leader in
career ERA (2.44) and shutouts (10), and second in career wins (31) and
strikeouts (296). The school record for career wins is 32, and 321 for career
strikeouts.
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Mauck Named Academic All-America
Written May 27, 2008 by Ed Syguda
 WESTERVILLE,
OHIO—Otterbein infielder Brandon Mauck was named to the 2008 ESPN The
Magazine Academic All-America second team in baseball as selected by the
College Sports Information Director’s of America (CoSIDA).
Mauck, a senior third baseman from Reynoldsburg, is majoring in accounting
and has made the Otterbein dean’s list all 11 quarters. He started all 40
games—some at second base—for the Cardinals this season, batting .329. Mauck
collected 47 hits, second best on the team, along with 25 runs, 24 RBI’s, nine
doubles, two home runs, six stolen bases, and six sacrifice bunts. He fielded
.957, committing seven errors in 163 total chances.
A four-year starter, Mauck finishes with a .305 career batting average,
playing in 162 games. He has been a part of three Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC)
tournament championships and three NCAA tournament appearances. His senior class
is the winningest in school history, compiling a 123-61 record over four
seasons.
In addition to Academic All-America honors this season, Mauck received the
Clyde A. Lamb award, presented to 20 of the top senior
student-athletes in the OAC, who excel both academically and athletically. He
was named to the Academic All-OAC baseball team for the second straight year,
and was a second team All-OAC selection.
Academic All-Americans are selected through voting by CoSIDA, a 2,000-member
organization consisting of sports public relations professionals for colleges
and universities in the United States and Canada.
Senior
Class Makes School History
Written May 27, 2008 by Zach Manoogian
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WESTERVILLE, OHIO—The Cardinals class of 2008 has enjoyed much success
throughout their four-year careers at Otterbein.
The class leaves Otterbein having made three NCAA Tournament appearances,
capturing three Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Tournament championships, and
winning more games than any other class in Otterbein history, compiling a record
of 123-61 over four years.
As freshmen, the class helped Otterbein to a 31-17 record and regular-season
OAC title. In the NCAA Tournament that year, the Cards advanced to the regional
final.
In their sophomore year, Otterbein would produce a record of 34-16, earning
both the OAC regular-season and tournament titles. Once again, the Cards fell
just short of advancing to the College World Series, losing to eventual national
champion Marietta in the regional final.
The Cardinals entered the 2007 season ranked No. 1 in the country. Once
again, Otterbein won the OAC Tournament, finishing the year with a record of
32-15. That year’s NCAA Tournament saw the Cards fall to Wooster in the Mideast
Regional.
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As seniors, the class led Otterbein to a 26-15 record, but came up short in
the OAC Tournament to close the book on their highly successful four-year run.
In addition to their great team success, the class has earned many individual
honors and broke several Otterbein records.
“They’ve epitomized what I want in players,” said Otterbein head coach George
Powell about the seniors. “They’ve helped us to do great things and have been
consistent winners.”
Pitcher Dan Remenowsky, from Cincinnati (Moeller High School), earned four
All-OAC selections during his career, including three first team selections.
Additionally, Remenowsky was named the OAC Pitcher-of-the-Year three consecutive
years (2006-08). He finishes as Otterbein’s all-time leader in career ERA
(2.44) and second in career wins (31) and strikeouts (296).
Remenowsky earned third team All-America honors in 2006 when he posted a 9-2
record with a 1.94 ERA.
Shortstop Ben Titus, from Bowling Green, was a four-time All-OAC selection,
earning first team honors in 2006 and 2007. Titus leaves Otterbein as the
career leader in runs scored (141), and second in career hits (207).
“We were fortunate to have so many quality players show up at the same time,”
Titus said about the success of the 2008 class. “The amount of talent that
showed up in the same year is unprecedented. There are many talented teams, but
not many can sustain success over four seasons. Coming in, there were lots of
opportunities to play right away and we were expected to contribute. We weren’t
afforded the luxury of developing slowly.
“There was a quality of character throughout this class on and off the
field,” Titus continued. “We never had to deal with distractions and we were
able to focus on playing baseball. We enjoyed being around each other and had
more camaraderie than any group of guys I’ve ever been around.”
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Catcher Aaron Hutchison, from Whitehall, was a two-time All-OAC selection,
earning first team honors in 2008. Hutchison was named the Dick Fishbaugh MVP
of the 2007 OAC Tournament.
Third basemen Brandon Mauck, from Reynoldsberg, earned All-OAC second team
honors in 2008. He is also the 2008 Clyde Lamb Award winner, given annually to
the top 20 student-athletes in the OAC. Additionally, Mauck earned 2008 ESPN
The Magazine Academic All-America second team honors.
Outfielder Pat Connor, from Columbus (Bishop Watterson), twice earned All-OAC
selections. Connor played in 167 games, placing him third in Otterbein history.
Picher Doug Stevens, from Newark (Newark Catholic), earned All-OAC honors
three times during his career, including first team honors in 2006. His 52
career appearances are good for third in Otterbein history. He also ranks third
with 26 career victories.
“The class of 2008 is one that will definitely be remembered,” Stevens said.
“Through hard work and perseverance, this was a class that won both on the field
and in the classroom."
Outfielder Chris Kovanda, from Worthington (Kilbourne), earned All-OAC honors
three times in his career, including first team honors in 2008. Kovanda led the
Cards in hits in both his junior (64) and senior (59) years.
The senior class also consists of second baseman Ian Rodenberger from
Marysville; outfielder Bret Bilhardt from Perry; infielder Paul Seiter from
Cincinnati (Moeller); catcher Ryan Mocarski from North Royalton, and pitcher J.J.
Mathews from Hilliard (Darby).
The Cards now look forward to the 2009 season and hope to continue building
upon the success of this year’s senior class.
"I'm going to miss each and every one of my teammates, especially the guys
who I have grown with over the past four years," Hutchison said. "We've been
through a lot and have memories for a lifetime. We had a great career at
Otterbein and helped put this program on the map."
Hiscox, Remenowsky and Kovanda Earn All-Region Honors
Written May 22, 2008 by Zach Manoogian
WESTERVILLE, OHIO— First basemen Brian Hiscox, a sophomore from Burton
(Berkshire High School), pitcher Dan Remenowsky, a senior from Cincinnati
(Moeller), and outfielder Chris Kovanda, a senior from Worthington (Kilbourne),
earned Rawlings Baseball All-Mideast Region honors, the American Baseball
Coaches Association (ABCA) announced Thursday.
Hiscox earned first-team honors, leading the Cardinals and Ohio Athletic
Conference (OAC) in home runs. His 14 homers rank 11th in NCAA Division III
through May 18th. Additionally, Hiscox led the Cardinals in RBIs (45) and runs
scored (38).
Remenowsky, the three-time OAC Pitcher-of-the-Year, received second team
all-region honors. The Otterbein career leader in strikeouts, with 296, was 5-2
on the year for the Cards with a team best 2.22 ERA, which ranked 39th in
D-III. This is the fourth all-region selection for Remenowsky.
Receiving honorable-mention was Kovanda, who led the Cards in hits the past two
seasons. Kovanda started every game in 2008, hitting .381 with 24 RBIs on the
year. Additionally, Kovanda proved to be an extremely tough out, ranking as the
third toughest hitter to strike out in D-III.
Otterbein finished the year 26-15, finishing third in the OAC with a 12-6
record.
Seven Cards Earn All-OAC Honors
Written May 16, 2008 by Zach Manoogian
WESTERVILLE, OHIO— Seven Cardinals received All-Ohio Athletic Conference honors
for the 2008 baseball season, the OAC announced Monday.
Catcher Aaron Hutchison, a senior from Whitehall; first
basemen Brian Hiscox, a sophomore from Burton (Berkshire High School);
outfielder Chris Kovanda, a senior from Worthington (Kilbourne); designated
hitter Dan Lassak, a junior from Sunbury (Big Walnut); and pitcher Dan
Remenowsky, a senior from Cincinnati (Moeller), all earned first team honors for
the Cards.
Hutchison started all but one game at catcher for
Otterbein this season. He placed second on the team with 47 hits on the year
while providing excellent defense behind the plate. “Hutch is a sparkplug for
us,” said Otterbein head coach George Powell.
Hiscox led the OAC in home runs with 14, and was the
Otterbein leader in RBIs with 42. “He should be the most feared hitter in the
OAC the next two years,” Powell said.
Kovanda led the Cardinals in hits (57) and stolen bases
(9). This is Kovanda’s third All-OAC honor after earning second team honors the
previous two seasons. “He’s the most consistent hitter I’ve ever coached,”
Powell said. “He embodies what I want out of a hitter.”
Lassak hit .382 on the year for the Cards, while driving in
25. “Dan brings an energy to the team and is a real leader,” Powell said. “I
look forward to coaching Dan another year.”
Remenowsky, who was named OAC Pitcher-of-the-Year for the
third straight time, led the Cards in ERA (2.23), wins (5), and strikeouts
(57). He is second in Otterbein history in career wins (31) and strikeouts
(296). “Dan will go down as the best pitcher in Otterbein history and one of
the best pitchers in this conference’s history,” Powell said.
Third baseman Ben Mauck earned second team honors for the
Cards. “Ben is known in the league for his great defense,” Powell said. In
addition to his defense Mauck hit .329 on the year with nine doubles.
Receiving honorable mention from the OAC was shortstop Ben
Titus. A two-time All-OAC first team member, this is the fourth All-OAC honor
for Titus. “Ben has had a great career here and was an amazingly productive
team member,” Powell said.
Remenowsky Named OAC Pitcher-of-the-Year
Written May 16, 2008 by Zach Manoogian
WESTERVILLE, OHIO— Dan Remenowsky, a senior from Cincinnati (Moeller High
School), was named the 2008 Kent Tekulve Pitcher-of-the-Year, the Ohio Athletic
Conference (OAC) announced Monday. This marks the third straight year
Remenowsky has earned the award, given annually to the OAC’s best pitcher.
“He’ll go down as one of the all-time greats here,” said Otterbein head coach
George Powell.
The right-hander was 5-2 on the season for the Cardinals, helping Otterbein
to their 13th OAC Tournament appearance. He led the team with 57 strikeouts in
60.2 innings of work while compiling a 2.23 earned-run average.
“I think he’ll have the opportunity to play beyond here. He is an
unbelievable competitor and has a great drive,” said Powell.
Remenowsky leaves Otterbein as the career leader in ERA,
and is second in career wins and strikeouts. This is the fourth time Remenowsky
has earned All-OAC honors.
Pat Connor, a senior rightfielder from Columbus (Bishop
Watterson) went 2-for-3 in the game while Dan Lassak, a junior designated hitter
from Sunbury (Big Walnut), added a solo home run for the Cards.
Cards Fall in OAC Tournament
Written May 9, 2008 by Brett Rybak
TIFFIN, OHIO—The Otterbein baseball team falls in an elimination game of the OAC
Tournament against Heidelberg, 9-4, Friday afternoon in Tiffin. The Cards
advanced to the game by defeating Mount Union, 5-3, earlier in the day.
In the first game of the day against Mount Union, Doug
Stevens, a senior right-hander from Newark (Newark Catholic High School), earned
the complete game win giving up only one earned run on nine hits.
Pat Connor, a senior rightfielder from Columbus (Bishop
Watterson) went 2-for-3 in the game while Dan Lassak, a junior designated hitter
from Sunbury (Big Walnut), added a solo home run for the Cards.
Andy Warner, a senior outfielder from North Canton
(Hoover), and Craig Knott, a freshman shortstop from Canton (Glen Oak), each
added two hits for the Purple Raiders.
In game two, Otterbein took a 4-2 lead into the eighth
inning but gave up three in the eighth and four in the ninth to be eliminated
from the tournament.
Chris Kovanda, a senior leftfielder from Worthington (Kilbourne),
had three hits for the Cards while Aaron Hutchison, a senior catcher from
Whitehall, chipped in with two hits of his own.
Andy Lowe, a freshman right-hander from Fort Wayne, Indiana
(Carroll), picked up the win in relief for Heidelberg, shutting out the Cards
over the final 2 1/3 innings. Willie Brechun, a freshman third baseman from
Clinton (Canton Central Catholic), tallied three hits and two RBI for the ‘Berg.
Cards Drop Game One of OAC Tournament
Written May 8, 2008 by Brett Rybak
TIFFIN, OHIO—#2 seed Marietta defeated #3 seed Otterbein, 5-2, in the first game
of the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Tournament Thursday in Tiffin.
The Cards fell behind 2-0 early on a two-run double by Justin Merryman, a
junior centerfielder from New Philadelphia, but scored a run in the fourth on a
sacrifice fly by Aaron Hutchison, a senior catcher from Whitehall, to make it a
2-1 ballgame. Marietta would then answer back with two runs in the seventh to
take a commanding 4-1 lead. Both teams would score a run in the eighth before
Otterbein went down in order in the ninth to end the game.
T.J. Knowlton, a junior right-hander from Greenwich (Mapleton), picked up his
ninth win of the season while shutting down the Cardinal offense over 7 1/3
innings pitched. Knowlton gave up two unearned runs on eight hits while striking
out four.
Britt Meador, a freshman leftfielder from Columbus (Worthington Kilbourne),
led the Pioneer attack with three hits and two runs scored while Merryman added
two hits and two RBI.
Dan Remenowsky, a senior right-hander from Cincinnati (Moeller), dropped to
5-2 on the season, giving up five runs on thirteen hits in eight innings.
Charlie Edwards, a junior centerfielder from Springfield (South), and Dan Lassak,
a junior designated hitter from Sunbury (Big Walnut), each had two hits for the
Cards.
With the loss, the Cards will now have to play an elimination game on Friday
against the loser of the Mount Union/Heidelberg game. First pitch is set for
12:30 p.m.
Cards Prep for OAC Tournament
Written May 7, 2008 by Zach Manoogian
WESTERVILLE, OHIO—Three-time defending Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Tournament
champion Otterbein takes on Marietta in the first round of the 2008 OAC
Tournament Thursday at 1 p.m. in Tiffin.
“Our goal every year is to win the OAC Tournament,” said Otterbein head coach
George Powell. “It’s going to be a challenge against some good teams, but our
guys are focused and ready to play.”
The Cards enter the tournament as the three seed following
some early season conference losses. “We started slow and didn’t really show
what we were capable of early in the conference schedule. The tournament is a
chance to make up for that and prove we are a better team,” Powell said.
The Cards swept the regular season double-header against
Marietta on April 19. The 8-5 and 19-15 wins were key in helping Otterbein
secure a spot in the OAC Tournament and in helping them build some winning
momentum.
“We’ve played better in the later conference schedule and
now need to use that momentum as a platform to build off of,” Powell said.
Otterbein traveled to Athens Tuesday to take on Ohio
University in a final tune-up before the OAC Tournament. The Cards fell, 13-9,
despite two home runs by first basemen Brian Hiscox, a sophomore from Burton
(Berkshire High School). The two home runs give Hiscox 14 on the year, just two
short of the Otterbein season record.
Following The Otterbein-Marietta game Thursday, top-seeded
Heidelberg plays host to fourth-seeded Mount Union at 4 p.m. The winner of the
double-elimination tournament earns an automatic bid into the NCAA Division III
Tournament.
OAC Names Remenowsky Pitcher of the Week
Written May 5, 2008 by Zach Manoogian
WESTERVILLE, OHIO— Dan Remenowsky, a senior from Cincinnati (Moeller High
School), was selected Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) pitcher of the week, the
OAC released Monday.
The right-hander pitched seven shutout innings, striking out four to help the
Cards defeat Mount Union, 12-0, Saturday in Westerville. Remenowsky improves to
5-1 with a 1.71 ERA on the season for the Cardinals, who are 25-12 overall, 12-6
in OAC play.
Otterbein takes on Ohio University Tuesday in Athens before opening OAC
Tournament play on Thursday at 1 p.m. against Marietta in Tiffin at Heidelberg
College. Otterbein is three-time defending OAC Tournament champion.
Cards Close Out OAC Play, Earn Spot in OAC Tournament
Written May 2, 2008 by Zach Manoogian
WESTERVILLE, OHIO—Otterbein split a double-header with Mount Union Saturday at
Fishbaugh Field.
The Cardinals dominated the first game, winning 12-0 and claiming a spot in
the four-team Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Tournament, which is scheduled to
begin Thursday. After having the start delayed by two hours due to rain, the
Cards took a 1-0 lead in the first inning on a RBI-double by Dan Lassak, a
junior from Sunbury (Big Walnut High School).
The Cardinals put up four more runs in the fourth, including a two-run double
by Charlie Edwards, a junior from Springfield (South).
In the fifth, the Cards blew the game open, scoring seven runs. Brian Hiscox,
a sophomore from Burton (Berkshire), continued to have a hot bat, blasting a
grand slam home run to deep left field. The homer was the 11th of the season
for Hiscox and his second grand slam.
Dan Remenowsky, a senior from Cincinnati (Archbishop Moeller), got the win
for the Cards and improved to 5-1 on the season. Mount Union ended with five
hits and committed three errors.
Game two saw the Cards fall behind early, but tie it up at 2-2 in the third
off another Hiscox home run.
Mount Union broke the deadlock in the fourth with a two-run single by catcher
Connor Nell, a sophomore from Delaware (Olentangy). A three-run homer by Adam
Warner, a senior from North Canton (Hoover), put Mount Union up 8-3.
Otterbein rallied for three runs in the eighth inning to tighten the score to
8-6. Mount Union responded in the top of the ninth with three more runs, making
the score 11-6, where the game finished.
The split leaves the Cards with an overall record of 25-12 and 12-6 in the
OAC.
Cards Sweep Capital and Move into Third Place in the OAC
Written April 27, 2008 by Brett Rybak
WESTERVILLE,
OHIO—The Otterbein baseball team swept cross-town rival Capital, 4-1 and 9-1,
Saturday afternoon in Bexley.
The Cards took
game one, 4-1, behind a complete-game gem from Dan Remenowsky, a senior
right-hander from Cincinnati (Moeller High School). Five of Otterbein’s eight
hits went for extra bases, including a solo home run from both Brian Hiscox, a
sophomore first baseman from Berkshire, and Dan Lassak, a junior designated
hitter from Sunbury (Big Walnut).
In game two,
Otterbein pounded out 13 hits and Doug Stevens, a senior right-hander from
Newark (Newark Catholic), threw a complete game four-hitter. Pat Connor, a
senior right fielder from Columbus (Bishop Watterson), led the offensive attack,
going 2-for-3 with three RBI’s and two runs scored.
“Anytime you
sweep in a conference doubleheader it's a great day, especially against a
cross-town rival that you have some history with,” Stevens said. “We know that
we have unfinished business, but we need to keep taking it one game at a time
and things will all take care of themselves.”
With the
doubleheader sweep and John Carroll losing twice to Mount Union, the Cardinals
move into sole possession of third place in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC)
heading into the final week of the season.
Otterbein will
travel to Denison Monday before heading home to face Ohio Wesleyan Thursday in a
pair of nonconference games. The Cards will wrap up the conference slate
Saturday when they host Mount Union for a doubleheader at 1 p.m.
Brian Hiscox Earns OAC Hitter of the Week Honors
Written April 21, 2008 by Brett Rybak
WESTERVILLE, OHIO—Brian Hiscox, a sophomore from Burton, Ohio (Berkshire High
School), was selected Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) baseball hitter of the
week, the OAC released Monday.
The first baseman was 14-for-28 (.500),
including five home runs, 17 RBI’s, and 11 runs scored over seven games last
week. He was 4-for-5 with three home runs and nine RBI’s in a 19-1 win over
Wittenberg in game one of a doubleheader last Thursday. Hiscox was also 4-for-6
with a home run, a double, and three RBI’s in a 19-15 win over rival Marietta on
Saturday.
The Cardinals, 18-10 overall, are scheduled to play at Ohio Wesleyan Tuesday
before returning home Wednesday to face OAC foe Ohio Northern at 1 p.m. in a
doubleheader.
Cards Jump Back into the OAC Race
Written April 20, 2008 by Brett Rybak
WESTERVILLE, OHIO—The Otterbein baseball team
took two from rival Marietta by scores of 8-5 and 19-15 Saturday in Marietta.
The Pioneers came into the twinbill at the top of the OAC standings at 10-2.
In game one, Otterbein scored five runs in the
seventh to pick up the victory. Chris Kovanda, a senior left fielder from
Worthington (Kilbourne High School), paced the Cardinal offense going 2-for-3
with a run scored. Brian Hiscox, a sophomore first baseman from Berkshire, went
1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI and Dan Remenowsky, a senior right-hander
from Cincinnati (Moeller), pitched a complete game to move to 3-1 on the season.
Aaron Hutchison, a senior catcher from Whitehall, went 2-for-2 including a home
run and three RBI for the Cards.
In game two, the Cards jumped out to a 15-0
lead after three innings and held on to pick up the 19-15 win. Kovanda and
Charlie Edwards, a junior center fielder from Springfield (South), jump-started
the offense, combining to go 6-for-11 with six runs scored and two RBI. Hiscox,
going 4-for-6 in the nightcap, added his second home run of the day and fifth in
four games. Doug Stevens, a senior right-hander from Newark (Newark Catholic),
picked up the win to improve his record to 3-1.
The 22 hits in game two were the most in a
game since the Cards pounded out 22 against Mount Union in the 2006 OAC
Tournament. Game two also marked the second time Otterbein scored 19 runs in the
past four games. “I thought that our team has really started to come together in
terms of offense,” Kovanda said. “It takes some pressure off of the pitching
staff when they know we can come out and give them some run support.”
The Cardinals (18-10, 7-5 OAC) are back in
action on Tuesday for a single game at Ohio Wesleyan. First pitch is set for 4
p.m.
Cardinal Offense Comes Alive at Wittenberg
Written April 18, 2008 by Brett Rybak
WESTERVILLE, OHIO—The Otterbein baseball team swept Wittenberg in a doubleheader
by scores of 19-1 and 4-3 Thursday in Springfield.
Brian Hiscox, a sophomore first baseman from Burton (Berkshire High
School), led the offensive attack, going 4-for-5 in game one with three home
runs and eight RBI’s. The Cardinal offense pounded out eighteen hits in the
victory while limiting the Tigers to one run on five hits.
In game two, Otterbein came back from a 3-2 deficit behind a brilliant
outing in relief by Brandon Gessner, a sophomore from Westerville (St. Francis
DeSales), to win the game 4-3.
“We’re playing a lot better and, hopefully, we can keep this momentum
heading into the weekend and the rest of the season,” said head coach George
Powell.
With the sweep, the Cardinals move to 16-10 on
the season heading into a crucial Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) doubleheader at
rival and first place Marietta on Saturday. First pitch is set for 1 p.m.
Cards Sweep Muskingum to Even OAC Record at 4-4
Written April 12, 2008 by Brett Rybak
WESTERVILLE, OHIO—The Otterbein baseball team
swept Muskingum in an Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) doubleheader, 13-1 and 7-4,
Saturday afternoon in New Concord.
Otterbein, who had lost six straight, including four conference games, coming
into Saturday’s twinbill, improved to 12-9 overall and 4-4 in OAC play.
In game one, Dan Remenowsky, a senior
right-hander from Cincinnati (Moeller High School), tossed a complete-game
seven-hitter to improve his record to 2-1 on the season. The Cardinal offense
pounded out ten hits including three for extra bases in the win.
In the nightcap, Doug Stevens, a senior
right-hander from Newark (Newark Catholic), bounced back from allowing a
four-run first inning, shutting out the Muskies over the final eight frames to
pick up his second victory of the year.
Brandon Mauck, a senior third baseman from
Reynoldsburg, finished 5-for-10 on the day with five RBI and three runs scored
to pace the Otterbein offensive attack. Charlie Edwards, a junior outfielder
from Springfield (South), and Ian Rodenberger, a senior second baseman from
Marysville, each added four hits on the day.
The Cardinals will travel to Bluffton on Sunday
for a twinbill with the first pitch set for 2 p.m. Otterbein will then return
home on Tuesday for a doubleheader with conference foe John Carroll. First pitch
is set for 1 p.m.
Wooster Edges Cards 7-6
Written April 3, 2008 by Zach Manoogian
WESTERVILLE, OHIO—The 15th-ranked Otterbein baseball team took on second-ranked
College of Wooster Thursday at home. In a back-and-forth game, the Cardinals
came up one run short, falling 7-6.
The Cards fell behind 1-0 early, but rallied for three runs in the bottom of
the second. Wooster came back with four runs in the top of the fourth to
reclaim the 5-3 advantage.
Brian Hiscox, a sophomore from Burton (Berkshire High School), blasted a
two-run homer in the bottom of the sixth to the tie the game at five for the
Cards.
Wooster then responded with two runs in the top of the eighth to take a
two-run lead. The Cards added one in the bottom of the ninth on a RBI-single by
Dan Lassak, a junior from Bloomingburg (Miami Trace), but stranded runners at
first and third to close the game.
Otterbein finished the game with six runs on six hits, committing one error.
J.J. Mathews, a senior from Hillard (Darby), took the loss for the Cards,
falling to 1-2 on the year. Wooster finished with 12 hits while committing
three errors. The winning pitcher was Anthony Trapuzzano, a junior from
Pittsburg, Pa. (Canevin Catholic), improving his record to 5-0. Mark Miller, a
sophomore from Convoy (Crestview), picked up his 10th save of the season.
The Cards (10-4, 2-0) take on Mount St. Joseph (10-9, 6-2) in a non-conference
game Friday at home. First pitch is set for 4 p.m.
Cards Sweep Wilmington to Open OAC Play
Written March 30, 2008 by
Brett Rybak
WESTERVILLE, OHIO—The 22nd-ranked Otterbein
baseball team opens Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) play with a sweep of a
doubleheader, 8-0 and 5-2, against Wilmington on Saturday afternoon.
In game one, Jeremy Williams, a junior
right-hander from Grove City, tossed a complete game shutout in the 8-0 win. Pat
Connor, a senior from Columbus (Bishop Watterson High School), went 3-for-4
including a three-run home run.
In the second game of the
twinbill, Michael Taylor, a sophomore from Newark (Newark Catholic), pitched
seven solid innings to pick up the victory while Doug Stevens, a senior from
Newark (Newark Catholic), earned his first save of the season.
The Cards out-hit the
Quakers 19-6 on the day while Otterbein pitchers struck out 14 Wilmington
hitters.
Otterbein (9-3, 2-0 OAC)
opens their home schedule on Tuesday against #2 Wooster. First pitch is set for
4 p.m.
Cards Close Strong in Florida
Written March 29, 2008 by
Brett Rybak
WESTERVILLE, OHIO—The 22nd-ranked Otterbein
baseball team concluded their trip to Port Charlotte, Florida on Thursday. The
Cardinals finished with a 7-3 record in the Sunshine State.
After a rocky 1-2 start to the trip which
included a 2-1 loss to Washington & Jefferson and a split with 11th-ranked
Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Otterbein ended the trip winning six of their last
seven games.
All-American Dan Remenowsky, a senior
right-hander from Cincinnati (Moeller High School), has paced the Cardinal
pitching staff, giving up just six hits without giving up a run in 13 innings
pitched. “I was happy with the start I've been able to get off to, it's a start
I knew I was fully capable of and I can't wait to see what's in store for us the
rest of the year,” said Remenowsky. “It's going to be a memorable season.”
The offensive attack has been lead by Brandon
Mauck, a senior third baseman from Reynoldsburg, hitting .429 with nine RBI and
Brandon Gessner, a sophomore right fielder from Westerville (St. Francis DeSales),
hitting .378 including three doubles.
The Cardinals are batting .322 compared to the
opponents .256 average which has had a huge part in Otterbein outscoring
opponents 67-39. Otterbein has also struck out less than half as often as their
opponents (29 to 64) as well as walked 38 times compared to the 21 free passes
handed out by the Cards.
Cards Open Season with 2-1 Loss
Written March 20, 2008 by
Brett Rybak
SARASOTA, FL—The 15th-ranked Otterbein baseball team dropped their
first game of the season, 2-1, to Washington & Jefferson Thursday at Twin
Lakes Park.
Jeremy Williams, a junior right-hander from Grove City, tossed eight
solid innings, giving up two runs on 10 hits in the loss. Mitch McClay, a
sophomore right-hander from Washington, Pa. (Trinity High School), earned the
win for the Presidents, tossing seven innings of four-hit ball.
Washington and Jefferson got on the board in the third inning on an RBI-
single by Jim Pasquine, a sophomore infielder from Poland (Seminary), and added
another on a single by Ryan Gregg, a senior outfielder from Pittsburgh
(Baldwin). The Cardinals scored their lone run on a sacrifice fly in the eighth
by Aaron Hutchison, a senior catcher from Whitehall, scoring Paul Seiter, a
senior infielder from Cincinnati (Moeller).
Pat Connor, a senior from Columbus (Bishop Watterson), went 2-for-3 with
a double in the loss. Wooster transfer Brandon Gessner, a sophomore outfielder
from Westerville (St. Francis Desales), and Tyler Rudman, a junior second
baseman from Grove City (Bishop Ready), each added a hit for the Cards.
Joe Bogdewiecz, a freshman shortstop from Medina (Akron Hoban), went
2-for-4 with a run scored for the Presidents. Pasquine, and Sean Boone, a junior
catcher from Pickerington (North), also chipped in with two hits each.
The
Cardinals (0-1) are back in action Friday, facing 11th-ranked Wisconsin-Stevens
Point in a twinbill. First pitch is set for 10:30 a.m.
2008 Season Preview
Written by Ed Syguda
WESTERVILLE, OHIO—Otterbein heads into the 2008 season with pretty much the
same set of goals it has adopted over the last five seasons.
“They really haven’t changed,” said head coach George Powell, who
begins his ninth season at the head of the Otterbein baseball program.
“We have established ourselves in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) over
the last five years,” Powell continued, “and
our goals remain the same. We want to win an OAC championship, and win in the
regional—something (regional championship) we haven’t been able to do
yet.”
The Cardinals seem well equipped to meet the challenge, returning 28
lettermen from last season’s squad that finished 32-13 overall and advanced
into the NCAA Division III Tournament for the third straight season by winning
their third straight OAC Tournament championship. Otterbein finished
regular-season play third in the OAC last season, one game out of first place at
12-6.
Otterbein enters the new season ranked 22nd in the nation by Collegiate
Baseball and 20th by D3baseball.com.
Powell cites “pitching” and “experience” as the strengths of the 2008
ball club. “We have experience all over the field, and a number of four-year
starters.”
Two-time OAC pitcher of the year Dan Remenowsky, a senior, returns to anchor
a pitching staff that threw for a combined 4.08 ERA, second best in the OAC last
season. The right-hander, a three-time All-OAC performer, pitched his way to a
perfect 9-0 in 2007 and led the league with 76 strikeouts while finishing second
with a 2.71 ERA.
Other starters returning to the pitching staff include Doug Stevens, a
two-time All-OAC pick, and Jeremy Williams. Stevens, a senior right-hander,
finished 5-6 last season, compiling a 3.33 ERA while striking out 46. Williams,
a junior right-hander, finished with a 5-1 record and a 3.31 ERA.
Other returning pitchers include J.J. Mathews, a senior right-hander, who
made three starts in nine appearances and ended with a 3-0 record; and junior
right-hander Alex Hayes, who made seven appearances and compiled a 2.25 ERA over
eight innings.
Senior shortstop Ben Titus, a three-time all-conference performer, anchors
the infield, which also includes returning starters Tyler Rudman, a junior
second baseman, and Brandon Mauck, a senior third baseman.
Titus, who batted .364 last season, finished among the top five in the OAC in
hits (63), total bases (85), total plate appearances (201) and at-bats (173).
Rudman batted .327 while Mauck hit .305 a year ago.
All three outfielders, all seniors, return to the starting lineup and include
left fielder Chris Kovanda, center fielder Pat Connor and right fielder Aaron
Hutchison, who will, most likely, catch for the Cardinals in 2008.
Kovanda, a two-time All-OAC selection, batted .356 and knocked in 30 runs
last season. He ranked among the top five in the OAC in runs scored (40), hits
(64), triples (4), total bases (87) and at-bats (180). Connor, a two-time All-OAC
pick, batted .346 while Hutchison, an honorable mention All-OAC selection in
2007, batted .375. Connor led the OAC with seven sacrifice flies, and led the
Cardinals with six sacrifice bunts and 10 stolen bases last season.
Rounding
out the list of returning starters are Dan Lassak, a junior, and Brian Hiscox, a
sophomore. Both players saw time at either designated hitter or first base last
season. Lassak made 13 starts and batted .292 while Hiscox, who made 10 starts,
hit .381 over his 18 appearances as a freshman in 2007.
Three Cardinals Earn All-Region Honors
Written May 24, 2007 by Jason Miller
WESTERVILLE, OHIO--Right-handed pitcher Dan Remenowsky, a
junior from Cincinnati (Moeller High School); shortstop Ben Titus, a junior from
Bowling Green; and first baseman Bobby Wright, a senior from Grove City
(Westland); received All-Mideast Region honors, the
American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) announced Wednesday.
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| For the second-straight season, Dan Remenowsky earns first-team
all-region honors. |
Remenowsky earned first-team honors, Titus was a second-team selection and
Wright was named to the third team. All three earned all-region honors for the
second time in their careers.
Remenowsky finished the year a perfect 9-0 with five complete games, two
saves, two shutouts, and a 2.71 ERA in 15 appearances. The junior was named
first-team all-Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) for the second-consecutive year
and led the team with 76 1/3 innings pitched and 76 strikeouts. Remenowsky ranks
in the top ten in five Otterbein career pitching categories: first in shutouts
(8), second in wins (26), fourth in strikeouts (239), fifth in innings pitched
(223) and tied for eighth in complete games (16).
Titus started all 45 games, batting .364 with 38 runs scored, 31 RBIs, 11
doubles, a team-best three home runs and was second on the team with 63 hits.
Defensively, Titus posted a .945 fielding-percentage with a team-best 147
assists. The junior finished second on the Otterbein single-season at-bats list
with 173 this season.
Wright started every game this year, leading the team in RBIs (37), doubles
(19), slugging percentage (.528), putouts (366) and home runs (3). The first
baseman recorded a .342 batting average with 55 hits, 33 runs scored and 85
total bases. In addition, Wright became the all-time Otterbein leader in
single-season doubles and career doubles (39).
Otterbein closed the
regular season 32-13, winning its third-consecutive OAC tournament championship.
The Cardinals won their first game in the NCAA Regional, but fell to defending
national champion Marietta and top-seeded Wooster. As a team, the Cardinals
cracked the top five in seven all-time single-season team categories: first in
doubles (101), second in hits (485), third in at-bats (1472) and triples (16),
fourth in total bases (654) and RBIs (279), and fifth in batting average (.329).
Cards Bow Out of the Mideast Regional
Written May 18, 2007 by Jason Miller
STRONGSVILLE, OHIO--Otterbein suffered a 3-2 setback to
top-ranked Wooster today in an elimination game in the NCAA Division III Mideast
Regional.
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| Otterbein seniors (front l-r) Matt Wilson, Andrew
Harrison, Trevor Horn, Bobby Wright, (back l-r) Chris Martin, Joe Snider,
Ryne Ratliff and Jerry Tulga tallied 121 wins, three OAC Tournament titles
and three NCAA Tournament appearances over their four years in an
Otterbein Cardinal uniform. |
“I can’t say enough about the seniors, in terms of what
they have meant for this program,” said eighth-year head coach George Powell
shortly after the season- ending loss. “It’s just hard to go out the way we
played. We had chances. We had two great pitching performances the last two
days, but we just didn’t do enough.”
The Fighting Scots went up 1-0 in the top of the first when
Sheldon Steiner knocked in Shaun Swearingen on an RBI single through the right
side.
The Cardinals took the lead in the bottom of the sixth when
first baseman Brian Hiscox, a freshman from Burton (Berkshire High School), hit
a two-RBI double down the left line that scored pitcher/designated hitter Bobby
Wright, a senior from Grove City (Westland), from third base and right fielder
Jerry Tulga, a senior from Reynoldsburg, from second base.
Wooster took the final lead of the game on a two-run homer
by John Quimby in the top of the seventh.
Right-handed hurler J.J. Mathews, a junior from Hilliard
(Darby), relieved starting pitcher Wright in the seventh with the bases loaded
and only one out. Mathews struck out the next two batters to get out of the jam
and keep the Cards within one run of the Fighting Scots.
Otterbein had a scoring chance in the ninth. With two outs,
center fielder Pat Connor, a junior from Columbus (Bishop Watterson), drew a
walk to put the game-tying run on base. Connor stole second, but was stranded on
base when pinch hitter, Kyle Dyar, a sophomore from Newark, grounded out to
Wooster shortstop Quimby to end the game.
Wright pitched 6 1/3 innings, giving up 12 hits and
striking out three in the loss. Mathews struck out three in the final 2 2/3
innings.
Hiscox led the Cardinal offense, going 2 for 4 with a double and two RBIs.
Wright tallied his 19th double of the year and 39th of his career to set
Otterbein single-season and career marks for doubles.
Cards Fall to 18th-Ranked Marietta in Mideast Regional
Written May 17, 2007 by Jason Miller
STRONGSVILLE, OHIO--Otterbein dropped a 4-0 decision to 18th-ranked Marietta today in the second round of the NCAA Division III Mideast Regional.
With the loss, second-seeded Otterbein falls into the loser's bracket and will take on top-seeded Wooster, 12 p.m., in an elimination game Friday at Mills Field in Strongsville, Ohio. If the Cardinals win, they will return and face Marietta again at 7 p.m.
"This team has had its back up against the wall before and has responded," said eighth-year head coach George Powell. "We have to have a short memory, get a little rest tonight and try to win two games tomorrow."
Scoreless through 4 1/3 innings, the Pioneers scored three in the bottom half of the fifth to gain the advantage. Marietta added to an insurance run in the seventh.
Otterbein had an opportunity to score first in the game, leaving two on in the third inning.
Center fielder Pat Connor, a junior from Columbus (Bishop Watterson High School), led off with a single to left field. Connor advanced to second on a ground out by second baseman Tyler Rudman, a sophomore from Grove City (Bishop Ready). Left fielder Chris Kovanda, a junior from Worthington (Kilbourne), reached first base via a throwing error by Marietta shortstop Ryan Eschbaugh, and Connor advanced to third base. Connor, trying to steal home, was thrown out by second baseman Brennan Cribbins for the second out of the inning. First baseman Bobby Wright, a senior from Grove City (Westland), grounded out to Eschbaugh for the third out.
Right-handed pitcher Doug Stevens, a junior from Newark (Newark Catholic), pitched a complete game, allowing six hits and striking out three in the loss.
Marietta pitcher T.J. Knowlton scattered three hits over nine innings en route to earning his eighth win of the season.
Third baseman Brandon Mauck, a junior from Reynoldsburg, did not play due to an injury suffered in pre-game infield warm-ups.
Wright's Blast Lifts Cards to Win in Mideast Regional
Written May 16, 2007 by Jason Miller
STRONGSVILLE, OHIO--First baseman Bobby Wright, a senior from Grove City
(Westland High School), kicked off a five-run eighth inning with a solo bomb to
left center field in a 9-4 win over Ohio Wesleyan Wednesday in the first round
of the NCAA Division III Mideast Regional.
The Cards took a 4-2 lead into the eighth inning after
scoring two runs in the first and seventh innings. With the bases loaded and one
out in the eighth, Ohio Wesleyan's Donnie Paul hit a two-RBI single to tie the
game 4-4.
Starting pitcher Dan Remenowsky, a junior from Cincinnati (Moeller), got out of
the jam when second baseman Tyler Rudman, a sophomore from Grove City (Bishop
Ready), and shortstop Ben Titus, a junior from Bowling Green, turned a 4-6-3
double play to end the inning.
Remenowsky went eight innings, giving up 10 hits and
striking out eight to improve to 9-0 on the season. Right-handed pitcher Trevor
Horn, a senior from Groveport (Groveport-Madison), tossed the final inning,
giving up one hit and striking out one.
Third baseman Brandon Mauck, a junior from Reynoldsburg,
led the Cardinal offense, going 3 for 4 with three RBIs and a stolen base.
Rudman went 1 for 3 with a double, two RBIs and a run scored.
With the win, Otterbein advances into the winner’s bracket and will face
18th-ranked Marietta, 7 p.m., Thursday at Mills Field in
Strongsville.
Eight Earn All-OAC Honors; Remenowsky OAC Pitcher of
the Year
Written May 16,
2007 by Jason Miller
WESTERVILLE, OHIO--Right-handed pitcher Dan Remenowsky, a junior from
Cincinnati (Moeller High School), was named Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC)
Pitcher-of-the-Year, joining seven other members of the Otterbein baseball team,
who earned All-OAC honors this season, the OAC released Wednesday.
Remenowsky; shortstop Ben Titus, a junior from Bowling Green; first baseman
Bobby Wright, a senior from Grove City (Westland); and catcher Chris Martin, a
senior from Worthington (Thomas Worthington); were named to the first team.
Remenowsky leads the Otterbein pitching staff in wins (9), starts (11),
innings pitched (76.1) and strikeouts (76). The All-America carries a 2.71 ERA
in 15 appearances this season and was named to the 2007 OAC all-tournament team.
Titus started every game for the Cards at shortstop and leads the team in
home runs (3) and assists (142). He is second on the team in batting average
(.365), runs scored (38), hits (61), RBIs (31), at-bats (167), walks (19) and
stolen bases (8). Titus has 20 multi-hit games this season and has earned all-OAC
honors all three years.
Wright leads the team in slugging percentage (.535), RBIs (37), doubles (18),
walks (25) and putouts (350). He logged a .603 slugging percentage in OAC play
and was named to the 2007 OAC all-tournament team. Additionally, Wright set the
Otterbein school record for single-season doubles and is tied for the Otterbein
all-time career doubles mark (37).
Martin carries a .996 fielding percentage and is second on the team in
chances (235) and putouts (212). The catcher is a three-time all-OAC selection
(2004, 2006 and 2007).
Left fielder Chris Kovanda, a junior from Worthington (Kilbourne), and
right-handed pitcher Doug Stevens, a junior from Newark (Newark Catholic), were
named to the second team, and center fielder Pat Connor, a junior from Columbus
(Bishop Watterson), and right fielder Aaron Hutchison, a junior from Whitehall,
received honorable mention honors.
Kovanda leads the Cardinals in runs scored (40), hits (62), triples (4),
total bases (85) and at-bats (172). He has tallied 12 doubles on the season,
knocked in 30 RBIs and registered 21 multi-hit games on the year. Stevens ranks
second on the pitching staff in innings pitched (67.2) and strikeouts (43) and
has a .287 batting average against.
Connor leads the team in sacrifice bunts (6), sacrifice flies (7) and stolen
bases (9). He ranks second in slugging percentage (.508) and walks (19).
Hutchison leads the Cardinals in batting average (.400) and on-base percentage
(.462). Connor and Hutchison were both named to the 2007 OAC all-tournament
team, and Hutchison was selected the Dick Fishbaugh tournament MVP.
Cards Take On Ohio Wesleyan
Written May 15, 2007 by Jason Miller
WESTERVILLE, OHIO--Otterbein battles Ohio Wesleyan in the opening round of the
2007 NCAA Division III Baseball Mideast Regional, 3:30 p.m., Wednesday in
Strongsville, Ohio.
“They are hot right now,” said Otterbein head coach
George Powell about Ohio Wesleyan. “Obviously, beating Wooster, they are going
to be playing with confidence. The thing I have always stated with this team is
to focus on ourselves.
“The only advantage that we might have,” Powell
continued, “is that we have seen their top pitchers and they haven’t seen ours.”
The Cardinals enter the tournament as the second
seed with a 31-11 overall record.
Otterbein has faced off with fifth-seeded Ohio
Wesleyan twice this year pulling off two come-from-behind victories, 10-9, April
4 and, 10-8, May 2.
In addition, the Cards have played and hold a win
over every team in this year’s regional.
“These are nine-inning wars,” Powell said. “If you
have the belief and the trust in your teammates, you can win games even when it
doesn’t look favorable. We aren’t going to go into a situation wondering what we
are getting ourselves into because we are familiar with all the teams.”
Otterbein earned the automatic qualifier to the
NCAA Tournament after sweeping Capital, 11-9, and, 12-4, in the championship round
of the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Tournament Saturday in Tiffin.
“With Capital getting us twice this year, I thought
it was nice to be able to get them when everything was on the line,” Powell
said. “It was the first time we have ever come out of the loser’s bracket and
beat a team twice. I would have liked to have done it a lot easier, but that is
not how it works out a lot of the times in baseball.”
Cards Seeded 2nd at Mideast Regional
Written May 14, 2007 by Jason Miller
WESTERVILLE, OHIO--Otterbein, fresh off its third-straight Ohio Athletic
Conference (OAC) Tournament championship, heads to the NCAA Division III
Baseball Championship as the two seed in the six-team Mideast Regional.
The Cardinals face fifth-seeded Ohio Wesleyan, 3:30
p.m., Wednesday at Mills Field in Strongsville, Ohio. The Cardinals finished
second to Marietta in this regional last season.
Otterbein, making its 10th appearance in NCAA
Tournament play, has compiled a 20-19 record. The Cardinals finished second in
1983.
2007 MIDEAST REGIONAL SCHEDULE (All times
Eastern)
Wednesday, May 16
Game 1 - #1 Wooster vs. #6 Mount St. Joseph,
Noon
Game 2 - #2 Otterbein vs. #5 Ohio Wesleyan, 3:30 p.m.
Game 3 - #3 Hope vs. #4 Marietta, 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 17
Game 4 - Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Game 2, Noon
Game 5 - Winner Game 1 vs. Loser Game 3, 3:30 p.m.
Game 6 - Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3, 7 p.m.
Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19
Schedule Procedures
Cards Sweep Capital to Earn
Third-Straight NCAA Tournament Berth
Written May 12, 2006 by Jason Miller
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| All-Tournament team members (l-r) Pat Connor, Dan Remenowsky,
Tyler Rudman, Bobby Wright, and Dick Fishbaugh MVP Aaron Hutchison
(kneeling). |
TIFFIN, OHIO--The Otterbein Cardinals claimed their
third-consecutive Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Tournament championship and
earned the automatic qualifier into the NCAA Division III Baseball Tournament
after taking a pair from Capital, 11-9, and, 12-4, Saturday in Tiffin.
In the first game, the Cards entered the bottom of the
fifth down 5-4. Center fielder Pat Connor, a junior from Columbus (Bishop
Watterson High School), hit a three-RBI triple to right field to give Otterbein
a 7-5 lead, which they would not relinquish. Otterbein added one more in the
fifth and two in the sixth to increase its lead to 10-5. The Crusaders plated
three runs in the seventh and one in the eighth to cut the Cardinal lead to one,
10-9. Otterbein added an insurance run in the bottom of the eighth to secure the
win and force a second championship game.
Otterbein dominated the second game, pounding out 19 hits
and scoring in every inning except the first, en route to the 12-4 victory.
On the day, Connor went 5 for 7 with a triple, six RBIs,
three runs and two stolen bases, while right fielder Aaron Hutchison went 6 for
9 with a double, five runs and two RBIs. Shortstop Ben Titus, a junior from
Bowling Green, and second baseman Tyler Rudman, a sophomore from Columbus
(Bishop Ready), each went 5 for 10 with a double. Rudman logged in three RBIs
and two stolen bases and Titus had two RBIs and two runs.
On the mound, right-handed pitcher/first baseman Bobby
Wright, a senior from Grove City (Westland), and right-handed pitcher Jeremy
Williams, a sophomore from Grove City, each earned wins. Wright tossed six
innings in the first game, scattering five hits and striking out three, while
Williams went eight innings in game two, giving up eight hits and striking out
five. In addition, Wright hit his 18th double of the year, setting a new
Otterbein single-season record.
Connor, Rudman, Wright, Hutchison and right-handed pitcher Dan Remenowsky,
a junior from Cincinnati (Moeller), were named to the 2007 OAC All-Tournament
team. Hutchison, who tallied 13 hits over the five games, was named the Dick
Fishbaugh Tournament MVP.
Cards Advance to OAC Tournament
Championship Round
Written May 11, 2006 by Jason Miller
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| Kyle Dyar scores the game-winning run. |
WESTERVILLE, OHIO--Third-seeded Otterbein will take on
fourth-seeded Capital for the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Tournament title
after defeating top-seeded Heidelberg in a 10-inning thriller, 12-11, Friday in
Tiffin.
The Cards, coming out of the loser’s bracket, must win two
games against the Crusaders to claim their third-consecutive OAC Tournament
championship and earn the automatic qualifier into the NCAA Division III
Tournament.
Entering the bottom of the ninth down 10-6, the Cards
rallied to tie the game on a two-RBI single by shortstop Ben Titus, a junior
from Bowling Green. After the Student Princes scored a run in the top of the
10th, the Cards loaded the bases and catcher Chris Martin, a senior from
Worthington (Thomas Worthington High School), crossed the dish on a wild pitch.
Designated hitter Kyle Dyar, a sophomore from Newark, scored the game-winner
from third base off a fielder’s choice by center fielder Pat Connor, a junior
from Columbus (Bishop Watterson).
Right fielder Aaron Hutchison, a junior from Whitehall,
went 3 for 4 with two doubles, two RBIs and a run scored. Right-handed pitcher
Ryne Ratliff, a senior from Plain City (Jonathan Alder), picked up the win in
relief, tossing the final inning. Right-handed pitcher J.J. Mathews, a junior
from Hilliard (Darby), started the contest but had to leave in the middle of the
fifth innings after being hit in the back of the leg by a line drive.
In Otterbein’s first game of the day gainst Capital, the
Crusaders scored two runs in the bottom of the first. Otterbein scored its lone
run in the top of the second when second baseman Tyler Rudman, a sophomore from
Grove City (Bishop Ready), drove in Martin from third on a ground out. Capital
added an insurance run in the fifth to secure the 3-1 victory. With the win, the
Crusaders advanced to their first OAC baseball championship game in school
history.
Otterbein right-handed pitcher Doug Stevens tossed a
complete game, giving up eight hits and striking out four.
Saturday’s championship round will mark the first time, since the tournament
became a four-team playoff in 1985, that a three and a four seed will vie for
the title.
Cards Advances in OAC Tournament
with 7-3 Nod Over Marietta
Written May 10, 2006 by Jason Miller
WESTERVILLE, OHIO--Defending Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC)
Tournament champion Otterbein advances in the winners bracket after knocking off
defending national champion and 18th-ranked Marietta, 7-3, Thursday at Peaceful
Valley in Tiffin.
Otterbein took an early 4-0 lead in the top of the first
that started when first baseman Bobby Wright, a senior from Grove City (Westland
High School), drove in shortstop Ben Titus, a junior from Bowling Green, on an
RBI single. The Pioneers tallied a run in the bottom of the seventh, before the
Cards added three more insurance runs in the eighth. Marietta plated two in the
ninth, but fell short of the victory.
Right-handed pitcher Dan Remenowsky, a junior from
Cincinnati (Moeller), tossed eight innings, scattering six hits and striking out
five to improve to 8-0 on the year. Wright went 3 for 5 with a double, three
RBIs and a run scored to pace Otterbein.
With the win, the third-seeded Cardinals will take on cross-town rival and fourth-seeded Capital, 9:30 a.m., Friday at Peaceful Valley in
Tiffin. The Pioneers will face top-ranked Heidelberg in the
first elimination game, 12:30 p.m., Friday.
Mauck and Martin Earn Academic All-District Honors
Written May 10, 2006 by Jason Miller
WESTERVILLE, OHIO—Two members of the Otterbein baseball team were named
to the 2007 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District IV teams as selected by the
College Sports Information Director’s of America (CoSIDA), released Thursday
by CoSIDA.
Third baseman Brandon Mauck, a junior from Reynoldsburg, was selected to the
first team, and catcher Chris Martin, a senior from Worthington (Thomas
Worthington High School), earned second team honors.
Mauck, majoring in accounting, has made the Otterbein dean’s list all eight
quarters. The three-year starter is fourth on the team in doubles (9) and fifth
in runs scored (26), hits (32), RBIs (21) and total bases (43). He is batting
.299.
Martin, majoring in sport management, leads the team with a perfect 1.000
fielding percentage, converting on all 199 chances this season. The four-year
starter is also second on the team in triples (2) and fourth in RBIs (22). He is
batting .284.
Academic All-District IV team members are selected through voting by CoSIDA, a
2,000-member organization consisting of sports public relations professionals
for colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. District IV
encompasses the states of Alabama, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee.
To be eligible, a student-athlete must be a varsity starter or key reserve,
maintain a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.20 on a scale of 4.00, have reached sophomore
athletic and academic standing at his/her current institution and be nominated
by his/her sports information director.
The
pair helped lead Otterbein to a 27-10 overall record and a third-place finish in
the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) with a 12-6 mark. The Cardinals will enter
the OAC Tournament as the third-seed and will take on defending national
champion and second-seeded Marietta, 1 p.m., today in Tiffin. The Cardinals are
two-time defending OAC Tournament champions.
Cards Take on Conference-Rival Marietta in OAC
Tournament Opener
Written May 09, 2006 by Jason Miller
WESTERVILLE, OHIO--Two-time defending Ohio
Athletic Conference (OAC) Tournament champion Otterbein will battle defending
national champion Marietta in the opening game of the 2007 OAC Tournament, 1 p.m., Thursday at Peaceful
Valley in Tiffin.
“It’s going to be a war,”
said Otterbein head coach George Powell. “Marietta is a team that is going to
come to play. They are going to try to give themselves the best chance to win
the game, as we will.”
The Cards split the regular-season doubleheader against Marietta April 7 in
Westerville. Otterbein scored 13 runs in the first three innings to earn a
convincing 16-4 win in game one. Five Cardinal players tallied three or more
hits in the game. In game two, the Pioneers were able to jump out to an early
6-0 lead en route to an 8-5 win in the nightcap.
“We need to do the little things that it takes to win,” Powell said about
Thursday’s game against 18th-ranked Marietta. “We need to successfully execute on the
offensive, defensive and pitching stand points.”
The Cardinals will throw right-handed pitcher Dan Remenowsky, a junior from
Cincinnati (Moeller High School), in the first game of the tournament.
Remenowsky threw six innings, scattering seven hits and striking out seven in
the win over Marietta April 7.
“I feel
really good about our pitching depth heading into the tournament,” said Powell.
“I think our guys believe they have a pretty good opportunity to win when Dan or
Doug (Stevens) has the ball.”
Following game one, top-seeded
Heidelberg plays host to fourth-seeded Capital, 4 p.m., Thursday. The winner of
the double-elimination tournament earns an automatic bid into NCAA Division III
Tournament.
Otterbein Splits Twinbill with JCU to Earn OAC Tournament Berth
Written May 5, 2007 by Jason Miller
WESTERVILLE, OHIO--17th-ranked Otterbein
earns a berth in the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Tournament splitting
doubleheader with John Carroll, taking game one, 6-2, and dropping the nightcap,
4-3, Saturday at Schweickert Field in University Heights.
Otterbein broke a 2-2 tie in the top of the sixth when
designated hitter Jerry Tulga, a senior from Reynoldsburg, knocked in the
go-ahead run on an RBI groundout to the second baseman. The Cardinals added
three more insurance runs in the inning to solidify the game-one win.
Right-handed pitcher Dan Remenowsky, a junior from Cincinnati (Moeller High
School), tossed a complete-game, scattering five hits and striking out a
season-high nine batters to improve to 7-0 on the year.
In game two, John Carroll took an early 3-0 lead before the
Cardinals plated a run in the fifth and two in the six to tie the game at 3-3.
The Blue Streaks tallied the game winner on a two-out single through the left
side in the bottom of the seventh. Right fielder Aaron Hutchison, a junior from
Whitehall, went 1 for 2 with an RBI and a run scored in the loss. Doug Stevens
falls to 5-4 on the season, going the distance, giving up four runs on nine
hits.
The Cards enter the tournament as the three seed and will take on defending
national champion and second-seeded Marietta in game one, 1 p.m., Thursday in Tiffin.
Game two will feature top-seeded Heidelberg playing host to fourth-seeded
Capital.
Otterbein Battles John Carroll in Do or Die OAC Contest
Written May 3, 2007 by Jason Miller
WESTERVILLE, OHIO--The 17th-ranked Cardinals end
the regular season at John Carroll, 1 p.m., Saturday in University Heights. The
Cards are seeking a second-straight Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC)
regular-season title and earning the top seed and the right to host the OAC
Tournament.
“Saturday
means everything,” said head coach George Powell. “I think we need to worry
about ourselves and how we play, and get back to doing the things we do. We need
to focus and play the game we are capable of playing.”
Otterbein enters the doubleheader 26-9 overall and
sits in a three-way tie for first in the conference with 30th-ranked Marietta
and Heidelberg, each team with 11-5 OAC records. The Cardinals will throw
right-handed pitchers Dan Remenowsky, a junior from Cincinnati (Moeller), and
Doug Stevens, a junior from Newark (Newark Catholic), in the doubleheader
against the Blue Streaks.
“I couldn’t want anything
more then what Dan and Doug bring in this situation,” Powell said. “If I’m going
into a tough game with our season on the line, those are the two guys I would
want to go. Having our backs against the wall, I think we have the right two
guys to help us fight out of it.”
The Cards enter the weekend
off a 10-8 win over Ohio Wesleyan Wednesday at Fishbaugh Field in Westerville.
Shortstop Ben Titus, a junior from Bowling Green, hit a three-run bomb in the
bottom of the eighth to lift Otterbein to the win. Right-handed pitcher Trevor
Horn, a senior from Groveport (Groveport-Madison High School), scattered three
hits in the final two innings to earn his second win of the season.
John Carroll, under
eighth-year head coach Marc Thibeault, enters the contest 20-13 overall and
fourth in the league with a record of 9-6. The Blue Streaks are trying to fend
off Capital and Baldwin-Wallace in the race for a spot in the four-team OAC
Tournament.
The Cardinals entered the
week on a roll, defeating top-ranked Wooster in 12 innings, 5-3, April 24 in
Wooster and sweeping conference opponent Mount Union by scores of 5-1 and 5-3
last Saturday in Westerville.
At Wooster,
Horn struck out five and gave up only two hits in relief over the final 5 1/3
innings. Titus drove in catcher Aaron Hutchison, a junior from Whitehall, on a
double to left center for the game-winning run.
Second
baseman Tyler Rudman, a sophomore from Grove City (Bishop Ready), went 4 for 6
with an RBI and three runs scored in the twinbill sweep of Mount Union.
Remenowsky struck out five in a complete-game three-hitter in game one to
improve to 6-0 on the season. Stevens moved to 5-3 on the year, pitching six
innings and striking out four in the game-two win.
Otterbein, however, lost
its two-game lead in the OAC Monday, losing a pair of one-run games at Ohio
Northern by scores of 4-3 and 6-5.
“We had a two-game lead, and I
think we took a deep breath and relaxed for a day, and it cost us dearly against
a team that just out-competed, out-played and out-coached us,” Powell said.
Wright Named OAC Hitter of the Week
Written April 24, 2007 by Jason Miller
WESTERVILLE, OHIO--First baseman
Bobby Wright, a senior from Grove City (Westland High School), was named the
Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) “hitter of the week” in baseball for the second
time this year, the OAC released Monday.
Wright batted .636 on the week, knocking out 14 hits in 22 at-bats, including
five doubles and a triple. He drove in eight runs and scored seven runs.
Wright, who also pitches, picked up his second win of the year in a 16-4
decision over Baldwin-Wallace last Tuesday at Fishbaugh Field in Westerville.
The multi-talented player gave up four runs, three of them earned, scattered
five hits and struck out five in five innings of work.
Wright has helped lead the
17th-ranked Cardinals, 21-7 overall, to a share of first place in the OAC with a
9-3 mark.
Otterbein travels to Wooster, 4
p.m., today for a nonconference matchup before taking on Ohio Northern, 1 p.m.,
Wednesday in Ada. Wooster is ranked No. 1 in NCAA Division III.
Otterbein Battles Heidelberg in Crucial OAC Contest
Written April 20, 2007 by Jason Miller
WESTERVILLE, OHIO--The 21st-ranked Cardinals take
on Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) co-leader Heidelberg in doubleheader action, 1
p.m., Saturday in Tiffin.
Otterbein, under eighth-year head coach George
Powell, enters the doubleheader 20-6 overall and tied for first in the
conference with an 8-2 mark following a twinbill sweep from Baldwin-Wallace
Tuesday in Westerville.
Down 4-1 after four innings against Baldwin-Wallace, the
Cardinals rallied to tally six runs in the fifth and nine in the sixth to take
game one, 16-4. Second baseman/left fielder Chris Kovanda, a junior from
Worthington (Kilbourne), went 3 for 5 with three RBIs and a run scored.
Right-handed pitcher Bobby Wright, a senior from Grove City (Westland High
School), improved to 2-0 on the season tossing five innings scattering four
hits, giving up four runs, three of them earned, and striking out five.
In game two, the Cards broke a 2-2 tie in the fifth
when third baseman Brandon Mauck, a junior from Reynoldsburg, scored on a triple
by Kovanda. The Cards added two more in the fifth and two in the sixth to
capture a 7-3 win. Mauck and right fielder Jerry Tulga, a senior from
Reynoldsburg, both went a perfect 2 for 2 with a double and an RBI. Right-handed
pitcher Jeremy Williams, a sophomore from Grove City, earned his fourth win of
the year pitching 5 1/3 innings giving up three runs and striking out four.
Right-handed pitcher Dan Remenowsky, a junior from Cincinnati (Moeller), picked
up his second career save, striking out four in 1 2/3 innings of work.
Heidelberg, under eighth-year head coach Matt Palm,
enters the contest 21-9 overall and tied for first in the league with a record
of 8-2 following a doubleheader sweep of John Carroll, 11-5 and 4-2, Tuesday in
Tiffin.
Left-handed pitcher Dan Machovina, a senior from
Elyria (Midview), garnered his second win of the year in the game-one win.
Machovina threw 1 2/3 innings, allowed three hits, one run and struck out two
batters. First baseman Alex Rutter, a senior from Bowling Green, went 1 for 4
with a home run and four RBIs and catcher Tyler Tocco, a senior from Dublin
(Coffman), went 2 for 3 with a double and two RBIs.
In game two, shortstop Matt Decker, a senior from
Maumee (Springfield), went a perfect 3 for 3 with an RBI and a run scored to
pace Heidelberg offensively. Right-handed pitcher Kyle Hintze, a junior from
Fremont (Fremont Ross), improved to 2-0 tossing a complete-game two hitter.
Following Heidelberg, the Cards
travel to nationally-ranked Wooster, 4 p.m., Tuesday before taking on Ohio
Northern, 1 p.m., Wednesday in an OAC doubleheader at Wander Field in Ada.
OAC Names Stevens and Titus
Players of the Week
Written April 17, 2007 by Jason Miller
WESTERVILLE,
OHIO— Right-handed pitcher Doug Stevens, a junior from Newark (Newark Catholic
High School), and shortstop Ben Titus, a junior from Bowling Green, were named
Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) pitcher of the week and hitter of the week,
respectively, the OAC released Monday.
The pair helped lead Otterbein to three wins last week. The Cardinals defeated
Denison, 5-0, in Granville, last Tuesday and swept a twinbill from Wilmington,
4-0 and 6-0, in Westerville Friday.
Stevens tossed a one-hitter, striking out five, in seven complete innings
of work in the 6-0 win over Wilmington.
Titus batted .875 on the week, tallying seven hits in eight at-bats. He blasted
two home runs, knocked in six RBIs and scored five runs.
21st-ranked Otterbein, 18-6 overall, sits tied for first in the OAC with a 6-2
mark. The Cardinals host OAC foe Baldwin-Wallace, 1 p.m., Tuesday before
traveling to Tiffin to take on conference co-leader Heidelberg, 1 p.m.,
Saturday.
Otterbein Hosts Wilmington in OAC Contest
Written April 12, 2007 by Jason Miller
WESTERVILLE, OHIO--The 21st-ranked Cardinals take
on Wilmington in Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) doubleheader action, 1 p.m.,
Friday at Fishbaugh Field in Westerville.
Otterbein, under eighth-year head coach George
Powell, enters the doubleheader 15-5 overall and 3-1 in conference play. The
Cards knocked off Denison, 5-0, in nonconference play Tuesday in Granville.
After plating a run in the second against Denison,
the Cardinals took a 4-0 lead in the top of the fifth on a three-run bomb by
shortstop Ben Titus, a junior from Bowling Green, which scored second baseman
Tyler Rudman, a sophomore from Grove City (Bishop Ready High School), and left
fielder Chris Kovanda, a junior from Worthington (Kilbourne). Otterbein scored a
run in the top of the ninth so seal the victory.
Titus went 2 for 3 on the day with three RBIs and
two runs to pace the Cards. Kovanda and first baseman Bobby Wright, a senior
from Grove City (Westland), each tallied three hits in the win. Right-handed
pitcher Jeremy Williams, a sophomore from Grove City, pitched seven scoreless
innings, scattering four hits and striking out two.
Wilmington, under eighth-year head coach Tony
Haley, enters the contest 11-6 overall and 1-2 in the OAC after dropping game
one of a scheduled twinbill, 5-2, against John Carroll. Game two was cancelled
due to inclimate weather.
Right-handed pitcher Bryce DeWeese, a freshman from
Jeffersonville (Miami Trace), fell to 2-2 on the season. DeWeese pitched 6 1/3 innings,
giving up seven hits, five runs, walking four and striking
out two. The Quakers were led at the plate by shortstop Greg Krieger, a senior
from Bellefontaine, who went 2 for 3 with an RBI.
Following Wilmington, the Cards
travel to cross-town rival Capital, 1 p.m., Saturday for an OAC doubleheader at
Clowson Field in Bexley.
Remenowsky Named OAC Pitcher of the Week
Written April 10, 2007 by Jason Miller
WESTERVILLE, OHIO--Right-handed pitcher Dan Remenowsky, a
junior from Cincinnati (Moeller High School), was named the Ohio Athletic
Conference (OAC) “pitcher of the week” in baseball for the second consecutive
week, the OAC released Monday.
Remenowsky pitched six innings, scattering seven hits and
striking out seven batters, in a 16-3 win over defending national champion
Marietta in Westerville.
Remenowsky (3-0) has a 3.64 ERA on the year, striking out
33 batters and walking only four in 29 2/3 innings of work.
The All-America has helped lead the 27th-ranked Cardinals
to a 14-5 overall record and a 3-1 conference mark.
Otterbein travels to Denison, 5 p.m., Tuesday in a
nonconference matchup before returning home to host Wilmington, 1 p.m.,
Wednesday at Fishbaugh Field.
Otterbein Hosts Marietta in Key OAC Contest
Written April 6, 2007 by Jason Miller
WESTERVILLE, OHIO--The 27th-ranked Cardinals take
on defending national champion and 25th-ranked Marietta in Ohio Athletic
Conference (OAC) doubleheader action, 1 p.m., Saturday at Fishbaugh Field in
Westerville.
“You know what to expect when you play Marietta,” said head coach
George Powell. “Marietta is going to be a great challenge for us, and we have to
be ready to go. We already know what they are going to bring to the table, its
making sure we are focused on what we can bring to the table.”
Otterbein enters the doubleheader with Marietta
13-4 overall and 2-0 in conference action. The Cards knocked off Ohio Wesleyan,
10-9, in nonconference play at Littick Field Wednesday in Delaware.
Ohio Wesleyan took a 9-8 lead in the bottom of the
eighth inning when shortstop Logan Hronis, a sophomore from Rocky River (St.
Edwards High School), scored on a double by center fielder Brent Wilkins, a
junior from Fairview Park (Fairview). The Cards won the game when designated
hitter Dan Lassak, a sophomore from Sunbury (Big Walnut), hit a two-run double
in the top of the ninth. Right-handed pitcher Trevor Horn, a senior from
Groveport (Groveport-Madison), retired Ohio Wesleyan in order, striking out two,
in the bottom of the ninth to pick up his third save of the season.
Pat Connor led the offensive charge going a perfect
4 for 4 at the plate, with a home run, two doubles, an RBI and four runs,
including the game-winner. Right-handed pitcher J.J. Mathews, a junior from
Hilliard (Darby), struck out three batters in the seventh and eighth innings to
earn the win and improve to 2-0 on the season.
Marietta, under fourth-year head coach Brian
Brewer, enters the contest 13-5 overall and 1-1 in league play after splitting
an OAC twinbill with Wilmington last Monday at Don Schaly Stadium in Marietta.
Right-handed pitcher Jason Baumler, a sophomore
from Crownsville, Md. (Old Mill), picked up his fourth win of the year in game
one, 7-5. The Pioneers plated three runs in the fifth to secure the win. Right
fielder Don Pugliese, a sophomore from Coraopolis, Pa. (West Allegheny), went a
perfect 2 for 2, along with two walks and three runs.
In game two, first baseman Joe Litke, a senior from
Windsor, Conn., had two hits, including a double, and an RBI to pace Marietta.
Left-handed pitcher Justin Merryman, a sophomore from New Philadelphia, suffered
his first lost of the season, giving up four hits and three runs in the first
inning in the 10-4 loss.
Following
Marietta, the Cards travel to Denison, 7 p.m., Tuesday before returning home to
host Wilmington, 1 p.m., Wednesday in an OAC doubleheader at Fishbaugh Field in
Westerville.
Otterbein Takes On Ohio Wesleyan
Written April 4, 2007 by Jason Miller
WESTERVILLE, OHIO--The 27th-ranked Cardinals travel to Ohio
Wesleyan for a nonconference contest, 3:30 p.m., Wednesday at Littick Field in
Delaware.
Otterbein, under eighth-year head coach George Powell,
enters the game 12-4 overall after sweeping Muskingum, 6-0 and 5-1, in its Ohio
Athletic Conference (OAC) opener Saturday at Mose Morehead Field in New Concord.
“You always want to start off league play in a positive
direction,” said head coach George Powell. “We are happy with where we stand in
the league right now. We know there is a lot of work ahead of us and we just
have to keep working to get better.”
Right-handed pitcher Dan Remenowsky, a junior from
Cincinnati (Moeller High School), earned a complete-game shutout victory in game
one to improve to a perfect 2-0 on the season. In the third inning, left fielder
Chris Kovanda, a junior from Worthington (Kilbourne), drove in three runs,
including the game-winner, on a bases-clearing double down the right field line.
In game two, right-handed pitcher Doug Stevens, a junior
from Newark (Newark Catholic), scattered six hits and struck out three en route
to picking up his third win of the year. Otterbein scored four runs in the
seventh to close the door on the Muskies.
Ohio Wesleyan, under second-year head coach Tome Durant,
enters the contest 12-7 after defeating Earlham, 17-7 and 28-3, Sunday in
Richmond, Ind.
“Ohio Wesleyan has traditionally been a solid baseball
program,” Powell said. “They are going to be ready to play us and we have to be
ready to play. Also, they are an in-region team that you have to beat,
especially when you think about the regional rankings.”
Second baseman Kyle Sherman, a senior from Plain City
(Dublin Scioto), went a 5 for 6 in the twinbill sweep of Earlham. He tallied two
triples, three home runs, seven RBIs and five runs on the day. Right-handed
pitcher Sean Speed, a junior from Cincinnati (St. Xavier), and right-handed
pitcher Xander Jones, a junior from Pomfret, CT (Pomfert School), each picked up
a win. Speed gave up seven runs, six earned, and struck out four in six innings
of work. Jones pitched a complete game, allowing three runs and striking out
seven batters.
Following Ohio
Wesleyan, the Cards host defending national champion and 25th-ranked Marietta
Saturday, 1 p.m., in OAC doubleheader action at Fishbaugh Field in Westerville.
Remenowsky Named OAC Pitcher of the Week
Written April 2, 2007 by Jason Miller
WESTERVILLE, OHIO--Right-handed pitcher Dan Remenowsky, a
junior from Cincinnati (Moeller High School), was named the Ohio Athletic
Conference (OAC) “pitcher of the week” in baseball, the OAC released today.
Remenowsky pitched a complete game, scattering six hits and
striking out four batters, in a 6-0 win over Muskingum in New Concord.
Remenowsky (2-0) has a 3.42 ERA on the year, striking out
26 batters and walking only four in 23 2/3 innings of work
The All-America has helped lead the 27th-ranked Cardinals
to a 12-4 overall record and a 2-0 conference mark.
Otterbein travels to Ohio Wesleyan, 3:30 p.m., Wednesday in
a nonconference matchup before returning home to host defending national
champion and 25th-ranked Marietta, 1 p.m., Saturday.
Cards Open 2007 OAC Campaign at
Muskingum
Written Mar. 30, 2007 by Jason Miller
WESTERVILLE, OHIO--The 27th-ranked Cardinals quest for a
second straight Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) regular season title begins
against Muskingum Saturday, 1 p.m., at Mose Morehead Field in New Concord.
Otterbein, under eighth-year head coach George Powell,
enters the weekend 10-4 after knocking off Wittenberg, 7-6, Wednesday at
Carleton Davidson Stadium in Springfield.
Wittenberg scored five runs in the fourth inning to erase a
four-run deficit. Otterbein scored twice in the fifth inning to regain the lead
for good. Third baseman Brandon Mauck, a junior from Reynoldsburg, scored what
proved to be the game-winning run off a sacrifice fly by shortstop Ben Titus, a
junior from Bowling Green, in the seventh inning.
First baseman Bobby Wright, a senior from Grove City
(Westland High School), blasted a two-run home run in the first inning to lead
the Cards with two RBIs. Right-handed pitcher Jeremy Williams, a sophomore from
Grove City, picked up his second win of the season. Right-handed pitcher J.J.
Mathews, a junior from Hilliard (Darby), earned the first save of his career.
The Cardinals posted an 8-2 mark on their spring trip to
Port Charlotte, Florida, outscoring opponents a combined 76-55. As a team, the
Cards recorded a .326 batting average on the trip. Otterbein notched 30 doubles
on 118 hits and tallied 61 RBIs. The pitching staff registered a 3.84 ERA
allowing 38 earned runs, walking 33 and striking out 80 batters.
Muskingum, under 12th-year head coach Gregg Thompson,
enters OAC action 15-1 and riding a 15-game winning streak after defeating
Wittenberg, 8-7, Thursday in New Concord.
Muskingum jumped out to a 7-0 lead after two innings, but
Wittenberg was able to narrow the deficit to two after posting five runs in the
top of the third. The Tigers were able to plate the game-tying run in the
seventh when center fielder Sam Stough, freshman from Dublin (Coffman), scored
on a sacrifice fly by left fielder Josh Bunnell, a freshman from Cleves
(Harrison), in the top of the eighth. The Muskies scored the game-winner in the
bottom of that inning when first baseman Seth Sibert, a junior from Massillon
(Washington), scored on a single by designated hitter Ryan Burkhart, a senior
from Woodsfield (Monroe Central).
Catcher Brock Whiteman, a freshman from New Concord (John
Glenn), went 4-for-5 on the day, knocking in two RBIs and scoring a run.
Left-handed pitcher Nathan VanMeter, a freshman from Crooksville, improved to
2-0 on the season, scattering four hits in five innings of work. Right-handed
pitcher Ryan McCallister, a freshman from Salem, garnered his fourth save of the
year.
Following Muskingum, the Cards travel to Ohio Wesleyan Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.,
before returning home to host Marietta Saturday, 1 p.m., in OAC doubleheader
action.
Wright Named OAC Hitter of the Week
Written Mar. 26, 2007 by Jason Miller
WESTERVILLE, OHIO--First baseman Bobby Wright, a senior
from Grove City (Westland High School), was named the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC)
“hitter of the week” in baseball, the OAC released today.
Wright batted .400 on the week, knocking out 10 hits in 25
at-bats, including six doubles and a home run. He scored eight runs and drove in
four runs.
Wright, who also pitches, got the win in relief in an 8-7
win over Hope last Friday in Port Charlotte, Florida. The multi-talented player
knocked in the game-winning run on a two-out double to pick up his first win of
the season.
Wright helped lead the top-ranked Cardinals, 9-4 overall,
to an 8-2 record at the Port Charlotte Invitational.
Otterbein travels to Wittenberg, 5 p.m., Wednesday in a
nonconference matchup before opening OAC play at Muskingum, 1 p.m., Saturday.
Cards Open '07 at No.
1
Written Feb. 12, 2007 by Ed Syguda
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WESTERVILLE, OHIO--Otterbein, defending Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC)
regular-season and two-time OAC Tournament champion, heads into 2007 with a big
No. 1 on its back.
The Cardinals, just one win away from making the 2006 NCAA Division III World
Series, open the new season ranked No. 1 in NCAA Division III, according to the
American Baseball Coaches Association/Collegiate
Baseball preseason poll.
“If somebody has to bear the burden of being the preseason No. 1, let it be
us,” said eighth-year head coach George Powell. “We were always fighting to
get the respect and now that we've gotten it, it's a motivating source. Our
players know the target is on us.”
Otterbein returns 31 of 32 lettermen, including the entire starting lineup,
from last season’s squad that produced a school record 34 wins.
The squad finished at 34-16 overall and won the OAC regular-season title with
a 16-2 mark. The Cardinals advanced into the NCAA Division III Tournament for
the second straight year, reaching the championship game of the Rose-Hulman
Mideast Regional. Otterbein lost to eventual national champion Marietta, 8-7, in
11 innings in the regional final.
Juniors Dan Remenowsky and Doug Stevens, both right-handers, headline the
group of five returning starters to the Cardinal pitching staff.
Remenowsky compiled a 9-2 record and 1.94 ERA (second best in the OAC) on his
way to third team All-America honors last season. A first team All-OAC and All-Mideast
selection, Remenowsky was named the Kent Tekulve OAC Pitcher of the Year. He
finished second in the OAC with 94 strikeouts.
Stevens, a first team All-OAC and All-Mideast Region pick, led the pitching
staff with a perfect 10-0 record. He recorded a 2.47 ERA and struck out 64 while
walking only 13 batters.
First baseman Bobby Wright, a senior, right fielder Jerry Tulga, a senior,
and shortstop Ben Titus, a junior, form the heart of the Cardinal starting
lineup.
Wright, a .275 hitter, collected six home runs and 33 RBI last season. He
also made eight appearances on the mound, compiling a 2-3 record, which included
a 4-1 win over Marietta in the first game of the Mideast Regional final
Tulga, an honorable mention All-OAC selection, ranked among the top six in
the OAC for batting average (.420), slugging percentage (.580), and on-base
percentage (.480).
Titus, named to the first team All-OAC and All-Mideast Region, batted .373
and ranked among the top seven in the OAC for hits (63), total bases (85),
sacrifice bunts (7), sacrifice flies (5), at-bats (169) and total plate
appearances ( 200).
Also returning to the starting lineup are second team All-OAC performers
Chris Kovanda (.331), a junior left fielder, Chris Martin (.328), a senior
catcher, and Pat Connor (.301), a junior center fielder.
Rounding
out the list of returning starters are Tyler Rudman (.304), a sophomore, and
Mike Griffin (.349), a junior, who split time at second baseman; Brandon Mauck
(.280), a junior third baseman; and Kyle Dyer (.272), a junior designated hitter
and first baseman.
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