Southwest Ohio high school baseball teams kicked off their seven-week regular season on March 23, mirroring the excitement of Major League Baseball's Opening Day. Moeller and Mason, the top-ranked teams in the preseason state poll, secured wins in their doubleheader against Strongsville. Moeller dominated with a 13-2 victory, highlighted by senior Will McCullough's impressive performance, while Mason clinched a 4-1 win with stellar pitching by Bryce Brannon and Ben Hanley. Oak Hills' Trenton Murphy stood out with a shutout win over La Salle, and Norwood's Noah Davis pitched a perfect game with 15 strikeouts and four RBI.

By the Numbers
  • Moeller defeated Strongsville 13-2 with 13 hits and 3 allowed.
  • Norwood's Noah Davis pitched a perfect game with 15 strikeouts and 4 RBI.
State of Play
  • Southwest Ohio high school baseball season began on March 23 for a seven-week regular season.
  • Teams like Moeller, Mason, Oak Hills, and Norwood showcased strong performances on Opening Day.
  • Leagues like the Greater Miami Conference and Eastern Cincinnati Conference will start league games with 18 matches this week.
  • GCL-South will have nine league games with each team playing each other three times.
Bottom Line

Southwest Ohio high school baseball teams kick off their season with exciting wins and standout performances, setting the stage for a competitive and action-packed seven-week regular season ahead.