MCPHERSON, Kan. - Ottawa broke things open with a massive third inning and never looked back, powering past Central Christian, 14-6, on Tuesday afternoon in McPherson, Kan.
The Braves' offense was relentless, combining timely hitting, aggressive base running, and capitalizing on defensive miscues to secure the conference win.

Game Recap
After two quiet innings, Ottawa flipped the game on its head in the third. The Braves plated five runs, highlighted by a two-RBI double from Dylan Snead and a two-run single from Jeremy Freeman to take a commanding 5-0 lead.

Central Christian scratched across a run in the bottom half, but Ottawa continued to apply pressure.

In the fifth, Garrett Dodd added to the lead with a sacrifice fly, pushing the advantage to 6-2. The Braves then delivered the knockout blow in the sixth inning.

Ottawa erupted for six runs in the frame, fueled by RBI hits from Jalen Ryan and Snead, along with aggressive base running and multiple Tiger errors. By the end of the inning, Ottawa had stretched the lead to 12-3 and firmly taken control.

Central Christian showed some fight, including a two-run home run from Derex Cancel in the sixth, but Ottawa answered again late.

The Braves added two more runs in the eighth, taking advantage of a wild pitch and another defensive miscue to extend the lead to 14-5.

Ottawa's pitching staff navigated traffic late, turning a key double play in the ninth to help seal the 14-6 victory. Stats Recap

• Ottawa finished with 14 runs on 13 hits
• Dylan Snead: 3-for-3, 3 RBI, 3 runs, 2 doubles, 4 stolen bases
• Jeremy Freeman: 3-for-4, 2 RBI, 2 runs
• Garrett Dodd: 1 hit, 3 RBI, sacrifice fly, aggressive on the bases (5 SB in game)
• Owen Powers: 3 hits, 2 runs, double
• Jalen Ryan: RBI single, run scored
• Ottawa stole 10+ bases, consistently putting pressure on Central Christian's defense
• Braves recorded 9 RBI as a team, with production throughout the lineup
• Kenneth Johnson: 4.0 IP, 6 H, 2 R (0 ER), 3 K
• Logan Tice: Earned the win in relief (1.1 IP, 0 ER)
• Ottawa pitching combined for 6 strikeouts
• Central Christian committed 5 errors, which Ottawa capitalized on throughout the game

Who is Next
Ottawa (29-7, 16-6) returns to the diamond on Friday, April 3 at Alumni Park against Oklahoma Wesleyan University. First pitch is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.