BOMBERS LIGHT UP THE SCOREBOARD AGAINST CHALKER
WINDHAM, OH- In a commanding display of offensive firepower, the Windham Bombers secured a dominant 17-3 victory over Chalker on Saturday, with Jack Eye leading the charge with a flawless three-hit performance.
Eye showcased his hitting prowess throughout the game, going a perfect 3-for-3 at-bats. He kicked off the offensive onslaught with a double in the first inning, followed by singles in the second and fourth innings, setting the tone for the Bombers’ relentless attack.
While Chalker managed to get on the board early in the first inning, the Bombers quickly turned the game in their favor with a remarkable five-run surge in the bottom half of the inning. Anthony Paolella’s crucial walk with the bases loaded proved to be the turning point, driving in two runs and igniting the Bombers’ offensive explosion.
Windham continued to extend their lead in the following innings, with Eye and his teammates delivering key hits and taking advantage of Chalker’s defensive miscues. The Bombers capitalized on every opportunity, scoring runs in multiple ways to keep the pressure on their opponents.
On the mound, Eye also shone brightly, earning the win as the starting pitcher. He showcased his versatility by surrendering just two hits and three runs over five innings while striking out an impressive nine batters and issuing only four walks.
Despite a tough outing for Chalker’s pitcher, identified as D, the Bombers’ relentless offense proved to be too much to handle. D endured a challenging performance, allowing 11 runs on five hits over two innings, ultimately taking the loss for Chalker.
Offensively, Paolella emerged as a standout performer for the Bombers, leading the team with four RBIs, while Dylan McCune and Eye each contributed three hits to bolster Windham’s offensive barrage.
The Bombers demonstrated exceptional discipline at the plate, drawing a total of 14 walks throughout the game, with Jordan Ridenbaugh and Jacob Cody leading the team with three free passes each. Windham’s aggressive baserunning also paid dividends, with Ridenbaugh, Eye, and Austin Cales collectively stealing multiple bases to keep the pressure on Chalker’s defense.
Defensively, the Bombers were flawless, committing no errors in the field, with McCune making the most plays with 10.
While Chalker High School put up a valiant effort, the Bombers’ dominant performance proved too much to overcome. With this convincing victory under their belts, the Windham Bombers will carry their momentum into their next matchup as they prepare to face Fairport Harding High School on Tuesday.
