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2015 Senior Colts Baseball Team

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After 7 years, I have played my last game as a Post 757 Colt....

For the past 7 years this team has been where I've spent my summer. A lot of early mornings and late nights, a lot of games in the hot summer sun.

While playing for 757 I was able to play against teams from 2 different countries and teams from 12+ states. I was fortunate to play games in a few different states as well (Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina). Not many ball players get to go out of state year after year and play against top level competition, but I was able to do that while playing for Post 757.

The best part of the past 7 years wasn't the baseball, don't get me wrong the baseball was awesome! But for me the best part was the people I've met during this time. I've met so many great people from teammates to other kids' parents, as well as the coaches. This really was my second family... I wanna say thank all of the teammates I've had through the years and to their parents as well. I also wanna say thank you to all of the coaches I've had while at 757 (Kim Ward, Steve Chester, Brett Mavis and Tom Barr). They helped make me a better ball player.

Most of all I wanna say thank you to my mom and dad. Without there support and them sacrificing so much I would never have been able to experience this, and for that I am grateful. It has been one heck of a ride, and I wouldn't change it for anything!

To the entire American Legion Post 757 organization, Thank You.

 Derrick Webb, Reporter 11:44 p.m. EDT July 18, 2016

 

CHILLICOTHE - As Chillicothe Post 757 lived to fight another day, barely, the team's hometown counterpart, Post 62, saw its season end with two losses Monday at VA Memorial Stadium in the American Legion Region V Tournament.

The Colts fell to Circleville Post 134 by a 13-3 final before edging by Portsmouth Post 23 in the nightcap, 10-9. The Riverbats fell 4-3 to Waverly Post 142 and saw their season come to a halt at the hands of Hillsboro Post 129, 12-4.

As far as Post 62's story goes, the team had a perfect chance to steal a win in its first contest.

The Riverbats (12-12) entered the top of the ninth inning facing a 4-2 deficit. But after scoring a run to cut Post 142's lead to 4-3, runners stood on second and third with two outs. That's when Waverly's pitching staff came up with the biggest whiff of the day to seal the envelope.

Post 142's Alex Powell picked up the win, throwing 8 1/3 innings. Powell allowed three runs on seven hits and struck out seven. The Riverbats' Jeremy Brooks took the loss in six innings of work. The southpaw surrendered three runs on eight hits and struck out four.

As Waverly advanced to Wednesday's action, Post 62 was forced to face Hillsboro 129 in the losers' bracket at noon.

The Riverbats gave up three runs in the first, one in the fourth, three in the fifth and one in the sixth to fall behind, 8-0.

Hillsboro then tacked on four more in the seventh to go ahead 12-0 before Post 62 finally graced the scoreboard. After cutting the deficit to 12-3, the Riverbats scored a run in the ninth to produce the final tally.

Jeff Webb took the loss, throwing five innings and allowing seven runs on eight hits.

Overall on the day, Russell Throckmorton led the Riverbats' offense, going 4-for-7 with two RBIs and two runs. Tanner Doles followed by finishing 3-for-7 with two runs. Owen Diehl also contributed, going 2-for-7 with a run and tossing three innings of scoreless relief.

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Chillicothe 757's Anthony Sipple drives in JD Blevins in the bottom of the ninth inning to push the Colts past Portsmouth, 10-9. Derrick Webb/Gazette

The Colts (14-20) then met up with Circleville 134 and promptly fell by a 13-3 final as the Panthers scored three in the first, four in the fourth, one each in the fifth and sixth and four more in the eighth.

Post 757's JD Blevins took the loss on the hill, throwing four innings, allowing seven runs — four earned — and striking out six.

Dropping into the losers' bracket, Post 757 then met up with Portsmouth 23, which produced the best game of the entire day.

With Tommy Preston on the hill, Post 757 took a commanding 8-1 lead heading into the sixth inning. But the wheels seemed to fall off the wagon at that point.

Portsmouth scored five sixth-inning runs on three hits — two triples — two walks and a fielding error to climb back into things. With their lead cut to 8-6, the Colts then surrendered another run in the seventh to see their edge dwindle to 8-7.

In the bottom half of the seventh, Corey Righman scored to give Post 757 a 9-7 advantage. But in the top of the ninth, Post 23 plated two runs to force the first tie since the beginning of the game. After Jacob Chester came on in relief to get the Colts out of trouble, JD Blevins drew a walk before moving to second on a passed ball. That's when Anthony Sipple singled into right-center field to give the Colts a 10-9 victory.

"Anthony came up clutch for us," Post 757 coach Tom Barr said. "We've been here pretty much all day, and Anthony caught most of the first game before coming back and finishing behind the plate for us in the second contest. He struggled today more than he had been, but he came through when it mattered."

Chester picked up the win as he recorded just a single out, while Preston was given a no-decision after going 5 2/3, allowing five runs — one earned — on five hits and striking out four.

Overall on the day at the plate, Cody Hendershot led the Colts by going 4-for-7 with a double, three RBIs and two runs scored. Eli Kunkel was 3-for-6 with two RBIs and two runs, while Zack Stapleton finished 3-for-7 with two runs and an RBI.

The Colts will get back at it  at noon Wednesday against Hillsboro 129, which they beat 12-1 Sunday morning. If they win, they will face the winner of Waverly 142 and Circleville 134 in the losers' bracket finals.

"It's a totally new situation than Sunday," Barr said. "It all comes down to pitching at this point. I know Hillsboro's deep when it comes to that area. We're going to have to have some guys step up for us, and I know they will."

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 Derrick Webb, Reporter7:29 p.m. EDT July 13, 2016

 

CHILLICOTHE - As Chillicothe Post 757 heads towards the Region V Tournament, the Colts are in good hands when comes to a leadership aspect.

Veterans Zack Stapleton, Leo Woods and Cody Hendershot are all in their last year with the organization and, because of that factor, they're determined to carry their team on the deepest postseason run possible.

The recipe for that hoped for success? Heart, togetherness and hitting the cover off the ball.

"We can win the whole thing if we put our minds to it," Woods said, a four-year veteran on the club. "We have to come out playing in every game, play together and listen to our coaches. We've got a lot of new kids this year, who have never been in the tournament. It's up to us older guys to show them the ropes."

The Colts (11-18) have just two regular season games left, a doubleheader with Hillsboro Post 129 on Thursday evening before the tournament starts. In a double-elimination format, two losses over the weekend signal the end of three storied 757 careers.

"The other night, we played our last game on our home field," Hendershot recalled, speaking of Post 757's JW Hoffman Field in Chillicothe's Mary Lou Patton Park. "That was a bittersweet feeling. I love playing here. It's been home for seven years. To know that I was stepping on that field for the last time, in a game sense, it was emotional."

Hendershot, 19, has spent the longest of the three with the Colts as the 2016 summer marks his seventh in blue and gold. The Southeastern High School graduate originally planned to play for 757's crosstown rival Post 62, but thought otherwise when the two parties' first meeting didn't go as planned.

"When I came out of little league, I wanted to play for Post 62 because that's where all of my friends were playing," Hendershot said. "But there was a lot of 'daddy ball' so to speak. So when I showed up to tryouts, they didn't want me because they already had their team picked. I then came to 757 and (coach) Tom (Barr) gave me the chance. After my first year here and pretty much every year since, I've been offered the chance to go to 62. But I haven't done that because they didn't want me."

At 19 years old, Stapleton is in his sixth season with the Colts out of Jackson High School.

"A kid from Jackson told me to come up and try out when I was around 13 years old," Stapleton said. "That's what brought me here and I've stayed ever since. I've grown up with some of the guys I've met here and have made some really good friends."

Whatever the reason in which the three came to 757, the Colts are glad they have them on the roster. But as Hendershot alluded to, Barr is a central reason why they continue to show up summer after summer.

"Coach Barr is a confidence booster and he likes playing the game hard," Stapleton said. "He doesn't like losing and neither do I. I've grown a lot as a ballplayer since coming here. Going into my freshman year, I didn't want to play any sport. Coach Barr is one of the main reasons why I played high school baseball. It's been a roller coaster ride for me but I'm glad I'm on it."

The seeding for this weekend's tournament, being held at VA Memorial Stadium, will take place Friday. No matter where they're seeded or who they're eventually slated to play, 757's goal is a clear one.

"We want to win. Period," Woods said. "We've got a lot of talented guys on our roster and they're able to get the job done. Zack, Cody and myself have to be the leaders. We have to bring the intensity and we have to get our guys up. If we do that, you never know, you may just see an underdog win a tournament championship."

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Gazette Staff 12:52 p.m. EDT June 22, 2016

GARNER, N.C. - Chillicothe Post 757 started its Southern Swing Trip II with a loss to the Garner Nationals by an 11-2 final, Tuesday night.

The Colts (7-8) mustered seven hits but only pushed two runs across the plate in a nine-inning contest. The Nationals scattered 13 hits, made three errors, and forced Chillicothe’s defense to commit four errors.

On the mound, Chillicothe’s JD Blevins (2-2) took the loss while throwing 3 1/3 innings, and allowing five earned runs on three hits and six walks. The left-hander struck out five.

At the plate, Cody Hendershot finished 2-for-5 with a run while Bo Dratwa went 1-for-2 with a run and an RBI. Jacob Chester, Tommy Preston, and Corey Righman all had one hit each.

 

Gazette Staff 8:48 p.m. EDT July 5, 2016

CHILLICOTHE - In their first two contests this summer, Waverly Post 142 outscored Chillicothe Post 757 by a total of 18-6.

Tuesday night, however, the Colts (9-14) turned the tables on the Shockers (9-10), beating Waverly 11-5.

Chillicothe’s Jacob Chester picked up the win on the hill, throwing four innings, allowing three runs on seven hits, and striking out four.

Behind Chester was a powerful offensive surge that included 16 hits.

The Colts scored seven in the bottom of the first and three more in the second to take a quick 10-0 lead, chasing Waverly starter Hayden Baker from the mound without recording an out.

Chillicothe’s offense was led by Cody Hendershot and Anthony Sipple, who combined to go 6-for-8 with six RBIs, three doubles, and four runs. Brian Smith was 3-for-4 with a run and an RBI, Tommy Preston was 2-for-3 with an RBI, and Bo Dratwa finished 1-for-3 with two RBIs and a run.

At the plate for Waverly, Derek Burke went 2-for-4 with an RBI while Jared Alley finished 3-for-4 with a double and a pair of RBIs.

Waverly will be back in action Wednesday night, traveling to Portstmouth, while Chillicothe travels to Jackson Thursday night.

 Derrick Webb, Reporter 10:54 p.m. EDT June 16, 2016

CHILLICOTHE - Trailing 1-0 in the bottom of the fifth inning, Chillicothe Post 757's Brian Smith came through with a two-out, two-run single to give the Colts a 2-1 lead.

They never looked back.

Post 757 (6-5) opened this weekend's fifth annual Jim Jadwin Memorial Tournament with a 6-2 win over rival Chillicothe Post 62 on Thursday night at VA Memorial Stadium.

"Tonight was a little different than our normal thing," Post 757 coach Tom Barr said. "We're in pool play (of the Jadwin Memorial Tournament) right now so it's nice to start the weekend off with a win. The top four are the only ones that get to advance to Sunday. That's only a third of the teams competing. So it's good to start off on the right foot."

Post 757's JD Blevins (2-1) was knocked around a bit in the first inning. After dodging a couple bullets, the southpaw calmed down and threw gas the rest of the way. Blevins picked up the win in 6 1/3 innings of work, allowing just two hits and fanning 13.

"JD was a stud tonight," Barr said. "He started slow, but part of that was because of being out of rhythm a bit. But he stepped up after. I talked to him, and JD is his biggest critic. The first thing he commented about was his six walks. So he knows we can't have that. But he continued to battle and got the win."

The Riverbats (3-5) took a 1-0 lead in the first when Carson Stauffer stole home after reaching on a catcher's interference call.

That slight edge would last until the fifth, when Smith knocked in Corey Righman and Trenton Harris with a single up the middle, giving the Colts a 2-1 lead. Smith later scored on a Riverbats fielding error to extend the advantage to 3-1.

In the sixth, 757 got a leadoff hit from Anthony Sipple, who proceeded to swipe second base with no outs. Blevins followed with a single of his own to plate Sipple and make it a 4-1 ballgame. With Blevins standing on second after a stolen base, Bo Dratwa drew a two-out walk to set the stage for Harris.

On the first pitch he saw, Harris lined a ball into the left-center field gap for a bases-clearing triple, making it 6-1.

"Trenton is doing really well, and he's doing a really nice job at shortstop as well," Barr said. "He's just getting better and better and better. I've had him lower in the lineup, kind of treating him as a second leadoff guy. That's a nice thing to have."

Post 62 scored its second and final run in the top of the seventh after Blevins exited the ballgame. Stauffer crossed home plate on an RBI single off the bat of Gage Jones to round out the 6-2 final.

Jones finished 2-for-3 with an RBI, while Stauffer was 0-for-2 with two runs. Jeff Webb took the loss on the mound, throwing five innings, giving up five runs — just two earned — on eight hits and striking out one.

For 757, Harris led the offense with a 3-for-3 outing, including a triple, a run and a pair of RBIs. Cody Hendershot was 2-for-3; Smith was 1-for-4 with a run and two RBIs; and Blevins was 1-for-3 with a run, two stolen bags and an RBI.

Information courtesy of the Chillicothe Gazette

11:37 p.m. EDT April 14, 2016

April 14, 2016

OU-Chillicothe 8, Clark State 7 (8 Innings)

The Hilltoppers won in Game One of their Thursday doubleheader against Clark State at VA Memorial Stadium. Chillicothe had 13 hits to Clark State’s nine hits.

Chillicothe’s Tyler Hinty got the win. Tyler Spriggs went 2-for-5 with a triple and a run scored, Ryan Houser was 2-for-3 with two walks and two runs scored, Drew Barr went 2-for-5 with an RBI and Dalton Floyd was 3-for-4 with three runs scored, a double and an RBI. Nolan Taylor went 1-for-1 with the game-winning RBI in the 8th.

Clark State 5, OU-Chillicothe 1

The Hilltoppers (9-8, 6-0 ORCC) fell in Game Two of their doubleheader against Clark State. Chillicothe had four hits while Clark State had five hits.

Chillicothe’s Tyler McFerren got the loss allowing five hits and five runs. Ryan Houser was 1-for-3 with a double alongside Cody Hendershot going 1-for-3 with an RBI and a double.

 

11:31 p.m. EDT April 13, 2016

April 13, 2016

OU-Chillicothe 6, Ohio University Lancaster 4

The Hilltoppers defeated Ohio University Lancaster on Wedneday in Game One of a twinbill at Beavers Field in Lancaster. Chillicothe had six runs on eight hits while Ohio University Lancaster had four runs on six hits.

OU-Chillicothe was led by GW Wallace who got the win while Tyler Hinty got the save. Eric Rinehart was 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI, Nolan Taylor was 1-for-3 with one run scored, a double and two RBIs followed by Drew Barr going 2-for-3 with a run scored and a double.

OU-Chillicothe 4, Ohio University Lancaster 1

The Hilltoppers (8-7, 6-0 ORCC) beat Ohio University Lancaster on Wednesday in Game Two of a twinbill at Beavers Field. Chillicothe had fours runs on four hits while Ohio University Lancaster had one run on five hits.

Colin Swackhammer pitched the complete game and was awarded the win. Eric Rinehart went 1-for-2 with a run scored, a RBI and a walk. Shane Pack was 1-for-3 with a run scored and a double alongside Tyler Hinty going 1-for-2 with a triple, a walk and two RBIs.