Wooster baseball team won their first game 7-2 after the tragic death of second baseman Maddox Graser. The game marked a significant moment as they honored Graser's memory on the field.
Key points
Wooster baseball team honored Maddox Graser
Maddox Graser died earlier in the season
Wooster won the game 7-2
Graser wore number 2
The game marked a significant moment for the team
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Wooster baseball player Maddox Graseer wore the number 2 and was batter number 2 in the lineup. His batting helmet and gloves and bat sat in the on deck circle one last time as the public speaker said he was the next batter up for the last time.This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
Members of the Wooster baseball team in a pregame warmup in a game against Lexington. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
A very large crowd of Wooster fans were on hand for the game. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
The entire Wooster team wore jerseys with With the name Graser and the number 2 before the game against Lexington. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
Q&A
What happened to Maddox Graser of the Wooster baseball team?
Maddox Graser, the second baseman for the Wooster baseball team, died earlier in the season after a game.
How did Wooster perform in their first game after Maddox Graser's death?
Wooster won their first game after Maddox Graser's death with a score of 7-2.
What number did Maddox Graser wear on the Wooster baseball team?
Maddox Graser wore the number 2 while playing for the Wooster baseball team.
What was the significance of the game for the Wooster baseball team?
The game was significant as it was the first match played by Wooster after the death of Maddox Graser, serving as a tribute to him.
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The entire Wooster team wore jerseys with With the name Graser and the number 2 on the back and a Maddox Graser on the front before the game against Lexington. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
A final team meeting for Wooster before the game against Lexington. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
Prior to the game Maddox Grasers parents Amber Barnes and Donald Graser were presented with flowers by the Lexington team. Grasers father is wheeled off the field by Wooster head coach Steve Young. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
Wooster starting pitcher Brian Lapp throws the first pitch . This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
An emotional Wooster head coach Steve Young called a time out after the first pitch . This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
The first pitch of the game there was no one in the second base position for Wooster. Instead Maddox Graser's batting helmet and glove were placed there in his memory. Graser's father Donald Graser was wheeled out to second base and personally took his son out of the game. He was assisted by The Wooster team and coacing staff. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
Maddox Graser's father clutches his son Maddox Grasers batting helmet and glove as he is wheeled off the field. The first pitch of the game there was no one in the second base position for Wooster. Instead Maddox Graser's batting helmet and glove were placed there in his memory. Graser's father Donald Graser was wheeled out to second base and personally took his son out of the game. He was assisted by The Wooster team and coacing staff. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
Wooster's second baseman Adam Daugherty scoops up a ground ball and throws to first to put Lexington batter Martin Markale out.This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
Wooster's first baseman Maverick Chenevey takes a thow to put Lexington batter Martin Markelle out.This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
Wooster batter Brock Bowen celebrates a standup double. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
Wooster base runner Brock Bowen slides under the tag at home by Lexington catcher Cole Eochorn. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
Wooster first baseman Maverick Chenevey stretches to get this throw in time to put Lexington batter Carson Fisher out. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
Wooster base runner Sam Wengerd dives back to first as Lexington firstbaseman Carson Fisher waits on a throw. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
Wooster base runner Sam Wengerd dives into third. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
Wooster's Brock Bowen was sent to the mound as a relief pitcher. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
Wooster first baseman Maverick Chenevey can't hang onto this low throw as Lexington batter Cole Eichhorn is safe. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
Wooster base runner Wesley Wheeler slides into third as Lexington third baseman Cooper Clark waits on a throw. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
Wooster shortstop picks up a ground ball and throws to first for an out. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
Wooster's Bryden Reed was sent to the mound as a relief pitcher. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
The Wooster baseball team met at second base after the game and Brian Lapp did a back flip for Maddox Graser as he would do that. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
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Gallery: Lexington at Wooster baseball photos
Wooster baseball player Maddox Graseer wore the number 2 and was batter number 2 in the lineup. His batting helmet and gloves and bat sat in the on deck circle one last time as the public speaker said he was the next batter up for the last time.This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
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Gallery: Lexington at Wooster baseball photos
Wooster baseball player Maddox Graseer wore the number 2 and was batter number 2 in the lineup. His batting helmet and gloves and bat sat in the on deck circle one last time as the public speaker said he was the next batter up for the last time.This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
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Gallery: Lexington at Wooster baseball photos
Members of the Wooster baseball team in a pregame warmup in a game against Lexington. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
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Gallery: Lexington at Wooster baseball photos
A very large crowd of Wooster fans were on hand for the game. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
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Gallery: Lexington at Wooster baseball photos
The entire Wooster team wore jerseys with With the name Graser and the number 2 before the game against Lexington. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
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Gallery: Lexington at Wooster baseball photos
The entire Wooster team wore jerseys with With the name Graser and the number 2 on the back and a Maddox Graser on the front before the game against Lexington. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
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Gallery: Lexington at Wooster baseball photos
A final team meeting for Wooster before the game against Lexington. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
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'We were so ready to play for him.' Wooster baseball honors Maddox Graser
Prior to the game Maddox Grasers parents Amber Barnes and Donald Graser were presented with flowers by the Lexington team. Grasers father is wheeled off the field by Wooster head coach Steve Young. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
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Gallery: Lexington at Wooster baseball photos
Wooster starting pitcher Brian Lapp throws the first pitch . This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
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Gallery: Lexington at Wooster baseball photos
An emotional Wooster head coach Steve Young called a time out after the first pitch . This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
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Gallery: Lexington at Wooster baseball photos
The first pitch of the game there was no one in the second base position for Wooster. Instead Maddox Graser's batting helmet and glove were placed there in his memory. Graser's father Donald Graser was wheeled out to second base and personally took his son out of the game. He was assisted by The Wooster team and coacing staff. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
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Gallery: Lexington at Wooster baseball photos
Maddox Graser's father clutches his son Maddox Grasers batting helmet and glove as he is wheeled off the field. The first pitch of the game there was no one in the second base position for Wooster. Instead Maddox Graser's batting helmet and glove were placed there in his memory. Graser's father Donald Graser was wheeled out to second base and personally took his son out of the game. He was assisted by The Wooster team and coacing staff. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
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Gallery: Lexington at Wooster baseball photos
Wooster's second baseman Adam Daugherty scoops up a ground ball and throws to first to put Lexington batter Martin Markale out.This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
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Gallery: Lexington at Wooster baseball photos
Wooster's first baseman Maverick Chenevey takes a thow to put Lexington batter Martin Markelle out.This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
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Gallery: Lexington at Wooster baseball photos
Wooster batter Brock Bowen celebrates a standup double. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
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Wooster base runner Brock Bowen slides under the tag at home by Lexington catcher Cole Eochorn. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
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Gallery: Lexington at Wooster baseball photos
Wooster first baseman Maverick Chenevey stretches to get this throw in time to put Lexington batter Carson Fisher out. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
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Gallery: Lexington at Wooster baseball photos
Wooster base runner Sam Wengerd dives back to first as Lexington firstbaseman Carson Fisher waits on a throw. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
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Gallery: Lexington at Wooster baseball photos
Wooster base runner Sam Wengerd dives into third. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
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Gallery: Lexington at Wooster baseball photos
Wooster's Brock Bowen was sent to the mound as a relief pitcher. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
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Gallery: Lexington at Wooster baseball photos
Wooster first baseman Maverick Chenevey can't hang onto this low throw as Lexington batter Cole Eichhorn is safe. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
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Gallery: Lexington at Wooster baseball photos
Wooster base runner Wesley Wheeler slides into third as Lexington third baseman Cooper Clark waits on a throw. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
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Gallery: Lexington at Wooster baseball photos
Wooster shortstop picks up a ground ball and throws to first for an out. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
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Gallery: Lexington at Wooster baseball photos
Wooster's Bryden Reed was sent to the mound as a relief pitcher. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
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Gallery: Lexington at Wooster baseball photos
The Wooster baseball team met at second base after the game and Brian Lapp did a back flip for Maddox Graser as he would do that. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season. Wooster won the game 7 to 2.
In the final Wooster Daily Record baseball power rankings for the regular season, we have a number of strong teams, including two defending state champions, that are leading the way in a pretty good-looking field at season's end before tournament time starts.
(Note: Results and win-loss records are through Sunday.)
All Wayne County Athletic League teams here, Hillsdale, winners of five of their last six games, are a pretty good team and they still only sit eighth in these power rankings. They have wins over Tuslaw and Chippewa, who are ahead of them. The Falcons are currently second behind Waynedale − with three league games left − in a WCAL that is always competitive at the top.
7. Tuslaw (15-6)
6. Triway (13-7)
Both Triway and Tuslaw, at one point in time, were top two in the Principals Athletic Conference standings but now are second (Tuslaw) and third (Triway). Triway's two wins over Tuslaw place them ahead in these rankings. Looking through the tournament draws that were recently released, both the Titans and Mustangs have a great chance at winning district titles.
5. Chippewa (15-7)
Chippewa has made a big jump in the last couple of weeks, as the Chipps are 12-4 in their last 16 games, including a huge victory over powerhouse Waynedale at home 7-6 last Thursday, May 7. As the top seed (No. 3 seed) in their side of the district tournament, Chippewa will be the presumed pick to win a district title.
4. Orrville (15-4)
Currently first place in the PAC (9-1 league record), and ahead of Triway and Tuslaw, Orrville has been pretty steady on the field for about a month now. The Red Riders will meet Tuslaw for a two-game set on Monday, May 11 and Wednesday, May 13 that could very well determine who wins the league.
3. Wooster (12-1)
Wooster base runner Brock Bowen slides under the tag at home by Lexington catcher Cole Eochorn. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season.
Wooster base runner Brock Bowen slides under the tag at home by Lexington catcher Cole Eochorn. This was Wooster's first game after second baseman Maddox Graser died after a game earlier in the season.
After not playing for 12 days because of the death of sophomore second baseman Maddox Graser on April 24, Wooster made their emotional return to the diamond last Monday in their 7-2 home win over Lexington. Since the Generals return, they are 3-0 and are still undefeated (9-0) in Ohio Cardinal Conference play. Wooster and New Philadelphia (12-0 in OCC play) are the top two teams in the OCC and the two games between the schools on Tuesday, May 12 and Wednesday, May 13 will probably decide who will be the outright OCC champion or maybe even co-OCC champions.
2. Hiland (17-3)
The No. 1 ranked team in Division VI, according to MaxPreps, is on a 10-game winning streak and is closing in on another Inter Valley South Conference title. The Hawks are the No. 1 seed in their district tournament and the three-time defending state champions will be expected to make another deep postseason run, where they will aim to be the last team standing in Akron come June.
1. Waynedale (19-3)
For the No. 2 ranked team in Division V, another WCAL title is well within reach and the Golden Bears are coming off two wins over the weekend where they outscored Harrison Central and Toronto 22-1. To show just how proficient Waynedale has been this season, look no further then to its impressive +79 run differential through 22 games (have scored 101 runs; have allowed just 22 runs). Waynedale, just like Hiland, will be expected to get back to state in Akron.
