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Evansville Mater Dei defeated Bluffton 6‑3 in an eight‑inning showdown, with Jackson Schaefer’s tie‑breaking hit and Max Miller’s RBI single delivering the victory. The win caps a redemption campaign and earns Schaefer the L.V. Phillips Mental Attitude Award.
In a dramatic eight‑inning contest at Victory Field, Mater Dei overcame a late deficit to capture the Class 2A baseball crown.
As the 2026 Indiana High School Athletic Association baseball season draws to a close, four championship games at Victory Field promise drama across the classes, from Kouts' experienced run in Class 1A to Bloomington South's first title appearance since 1972.
The Bluffton Tigers baseball squad will contest their inaugural state title matchup on Saturday at 4:30 p.m., facing Evansville Mater Dei at the iconic Victory Field in Indianapolis. The team secured the Oak Hill semi‑state crown with an 8‑2 victory over Lakeland High School, setting the stage for a historic showdown.
This weekend’s championship games at Victory Field feature the state’s most promising high school baseball players, with offensive and pitching leaders ready to make their mark.