LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — Ottawa-Glandorf is moving on in the ACME District 5 Tournament after a strong all-around performance against Liberty-Benton, earning a 7-1 victory at Bath High School.

The Eagles found themselves trailing by three runs in the fourth inning when Kooper Leatherman put a ball in play to shortstop. A throwing error allowed Connor Barbara to score, cutting O-G's lead to 3-1.

But the Titans responded behind a dominant outing from pitcher Will Siefker. The right-hander struck out seven batters over four innings while allowing just one hit.

Ottawa-Glandorf added to its lead in the fifth inning. Mason Trombley delivered an RBI single to left field, bringing home James Niese and extending the advantage to 4-1.

Later in the inning, the Titans continued to add on as Haiden Aldrich scored on a wild pitch, giving O-G a 7-1 lead.

Landon Pester entered in relief in the sixth inning and helped close things out with a strikeout.

Ottawa-Glandorf advances with the 7-1 win and will face Elida on Wednesday, July 1st at 6 p.m. back at Bath High School.

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