#1 Moeller finished 3-0 at the Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach, South Carolina!

The Crusaders faced off against some very tough national competition and came away with 3 big Ws.

Game #1
Horseheads (NY)  3
Moeller  4

Moeller's first game in Myrtle Beach ended in dramatic fashion, a walk off win in the 7th to beat Horseheads (NY) 4-3.

The pitching was the main story, only allowing 4 hits and 1 ER.

Matt Ponatoski got his first start of the season, dealing for 3 innings only allowing 1 hit, 2 walks, and stroke out 7.

Seth Maybury went the final 4, only walking 1, not allowing an earned run, and striking out 4.

2 of the Crusaders 4 hits were triples with Reggie Watson (1-3) and Teagan Cumberland (1-3) each getting one.

Adam Maybury (1-3, RBI) was the eventual hero, singling with the bases loaded to give Big Moe the walk off win.



Game #2 
East Rutherford (NC)  5
Moeller  8

In yet another back and forth battle, the Crusaders had more huge late innings, defeating East Rutherford (NC). 

The Crusaders rallied for 10 hits, as Adam Maybury led the way going 3-4, with 2 RBIs and a triple.

Both Conner Cuozzo (2-3, 2 RBIs, 3B) and Reggie Watson (2-4) registered multi-hit games as the Moe's bats continue to stay hot.

Matt Ponatoski (1-3, RBI) also hit his first HR of the season, a BIG shot to right field.

On the mound, Jake Gaerke got his first career start, going 3 innings, and striking out 5.

Graham Cohen came in relief, going another 3 innings and striking out 2.

Rudy Glotfelty closed things out, registering his first career save. As a unit, Big Moe only walked 2 batters.



Game #3
North Bullitt (KY)  1
Moeller  2

In a good defensive battle, the Crusaders finished off their Ripken Expierence 3-0 with a win over North Bullitt (KY). 

Pitching was the story once again, with Nate McDowell getting his 3rd start of the year going 5 innings and striking out 9.

Nate only allowed 3 hits, 1 ER, and only 1 walk. Carson Fuhrer came in for the final two innings

He only walked 1 and did not allow a single hit, while also striking out 2 in the process.

Big Moe registered 2 hits, led by the bats of Matt Ponatoski (2-3, RBI) and Gunnar Voellmecke (2-2, RBI, 2B). 

Donovan Glosser (1-2) also recorded an extra base hit for the Crusaders.



The Crusaders return home to Cincinnati for their first two GCL games of the season against Elder and X. 

Upcoming GCL South Schedule:
Moeller at Elder on 4/13 - 5:00 PM Start
Moeller vs. St. Xavier 4/15 - 5:00 PM Start

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