The Indiana High School Athletic Association baseball sectional semifinals in Evansville delivered a slate of dramatic contests, each packed with late‑inning heroics and standout pitching performances.
Pitching Duels Light Up the Field
North edged Castle 2‑1 in an eight‑inning affair at Bosse Field, a contest that hinged on the arms of AJ Baggett and Ty Pohl. Their efforts were complemented by Castle’s Preston Seidl, who fanned 12 batters over 6 1/3 innings, underscoring the caliber of talent on display.
Reitz also advanced to the championship with a 7‑3 victory over Harrison, thanks to strong outings from Carter Vincent and Cayden McGrew, who combined to keep the opposition at bay while their teammates rallied at the plate.
Shutout Triumphs and Close Contests
Gibson Southern posted a 1‑0 win over Vincennes Lincoln at Alvin C. Ruxer Field, where Jake Mazzier delivered a one‑hit shutout and struck out nine, preserving the perfect game.
Mater Dei answered a 9‑6 setback from Forest Park with a comeback victory, driven by the contributions of Max Miller and Jackson Schaefer, who helped swing the momentum in their team’s favor.
Other semifinal results added further intrigue: Memorial rallied to beat Boonville 3‑2, with Grant Rogier tossing four scoreless innings in relief; Heritage Hills held off Mount Vernon 7‑5; Sullivan downed No. 4 Barr‑Reeve 5‑3; North Daviess rolled past Loogootee 11‑0 behind a three‑man no‑hitter; Northeast Dubois secured a 4‑1 win over Evansville Christian; and Tecumseh capped the round with a 13‑1 triumph over Wood Memorial.
All of these performances set the stage for championship games scheduled for Monday, promising another round of high‑stakes baseball across the region.