Storm Defeat OESJ Behind Strong Performance from Wayman-Bender

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Eddison Wayman-Bender struck out 12 batters as the starter led Schoharie Storm past Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville 5-0 on Wednesday. Wayman-Bender surrendered one hit and zero runs over six innings while walking four.

Schoharie Storm were the first to get on the board in the fourth when a dropped third strike scored one run.

L Klock took the loss for Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville. The starting pitcher went four and two-thirds innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on four hits, striking out nine and walking four. Justin Vangasbeck tossed one inning of zero-run ball for Schoharie Storm in relief. The left-handed pitcher allowed zero hits, striking out three and walking none.

Zaiden Baker went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead the Schoharie Storm in hits. Lawrence Zuefle, Baker, and Tyler Dingee each drove in one run for the Schoharie Storm. Baker and Kolebyn Scheemaker each stole multiple bases for Schoharie Storm. Schoharie Storm ran wild on the base paths, amassing eight stolen bases for the game. Schoharie Storm didn't commit a single error in the field. Emmett Gagnon had the most chances in the field with 12.

C Eakin led Oppenheim-Ephratah-St. Johnsville with one hit in three at bats.

Schoharie Storm play at home on Thursday against Schenevus Central Varsity Dragons in their next game.