LCC Baseball Clinches Walk-Off Win Over Lima Senior

Comeback victory keeps LCC's season alive with late-game heroics.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 4:35am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a high school baseball game, with overlapping planes of color representing the dynamic action on the field.A cubist interpretation of the dramatic final moments of the LCC-Lima Senior baseball game, capturing the intensity and energy of the walk-off victory.Lima Today

In a close high school baseball matchup, LCC came from behind to defeat Lima Senior 9-8 in a dramatic walk-off win. The game featured strong offensive performances from both teams, with LCC's Michael Quatman driving in 4 RBIs and Lima Senior's Josiah Phillips recording 3 hits and an RBI.

Why it matters

This victory keeps LCC's season alive and kicking, as they look to build momentum heading into the postseason. The back-and-forth nature of the game showcases the competitive spirit of high school baseball in the region.

The details

LCC trailed Lima Senior for much of the game, but rallied in the late innings to tie it up. In the bottom of the 7th, LCC's Brady Malcom delivered the game-winning hit to score the winning run and seal the comeback victory. The win was credited to LCC pitcher Griffin Dawson.

  • The game was played on April 8, 2026.

The players

Brady Malcom

An LCC player who recorded a single, walk, and 2 RBIs, including the game-winning hit.

Griffin Dawson

The LCC pitcher who earned the win after his team's late-game heroics.

Michael Quatman

An LCC player who went 2-for-3 with a double, single, and 4 RBIs.

Josiah Phillips

A Lima Senior player who had 3 singles and 1 RBI.

Riley Miller

A Lima Senior player who recorded a double and single.

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What they’re saying

“We never gave up and kept battling until the end. It was a great team effort to pull out this win.”

— Brady Malcom, LCC Player

What’s next

LCC will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next game against a tough conference opponent.

The takeaway

This thrilling comeback victory demonstrates the resilience and competitive spirit of the LCC baseball team, who refused to be counted out and found a way to win a close game against a tough rival.