In a thrilling late-inning comeback, the Steubenville baseball team secured a 6-5 victory over Edison at the Crimson Complex in Steubenville. The hero of the game was Cal Beadling, who delivered a walk-off hit in the seventh inning to seal the win for Big Red.
Trailing for most of the game, Steubenville found themselves tied 5-5 in the bottom of the seventh with the bases loaded and one out. Matthew Fabbro drew a bases-loaded walk to even the score before Beadling stepped up to the plate. On a 3-1 count, Beadling smashed a hit up the middle to bring home Hayden Hicks for the winning run.
The victory marked Steubenville’s seventh win in nine games, setting the stage for an upcoming rivalry matchup against Weir. Despite the win, Big Red had some defensive struggles, committing three errors that allowed Edison to come back from a 4-1 deficit and take the lead in the sixth inning.
Steubenville had taken an early lead with three runs in the second inning, but missed opportunities to score more runs. Edison’s Brady Haught managed to limit the damage and keep the Wildcats in the game. Both teams relied on solid pitching performances to keep the game close, with Aydan Manning and Liam Watson delivering strong outings on the mound.
In the end, it was Beadling’s clutch hit that secured the win for Steubenville in a dramatic fashion, capping off an exciting game filled with twists and turns.