Waynedale's baseball team is ranked first in the latest power rankings after a decisive 7-0 victory over Triway. Logan Troyer played a key role in the win with a successful bunt.
Waynedale's Logan Troyer squares to bunt. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
Triway's Josh Stoner rips a single in the first inning. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
Triway's Braylen Miller fires a pitch to home plate. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
Waynedale shortstop Brandon Steiner and Triway's Josh Stoner. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
Waynedale's Hudson Barkman pops up. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
Waynedale's Colin McGlothlin hits a two strike, two out flare to right to drive in Waynedale's first two run. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
Triway catcher Josh Stoner flags down a throw from right field as Waynedale's Cam Miller scores. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
Waynedale's second baseman Hudson Barkman play the hope on a ground ball. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
Triway third baseman Aiden Snell tracks down a ground ball. Heading toward third is Waynedale's Jordan Miller. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
Triway's Aiden Snell pops up. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
Triway shortstop Chase Walter field's a ground ball as Waynedale's Brandon Steiner heads to second. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
Triway's Jalen Hackett takes a throw for an out at third base. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
Waynedale shortstop Brandon Steiner and lef fielder Cam Miller battle the sun while tracking down a fly ball. Miller made the play on the ball. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
Triway's Chase Walter tries to beat the throw to first, to no avail. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
Triway right fielder Luke Starr tracks down a fly ball for the out. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
Triway third baseman Aiden Snell goes to first on a fielders choice for the out. Passing behind on the play is Waynedale's Brandon Steiner. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
Waynedale left fielder Cam Miller makes a nice play on a long fly ball off the bat of Triway's Luke Starr. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
Waynedale's Cam Troyer dives safely back to first base on a pickoff attempt. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
Waynedale left fielder Hayden Barkman fires the ball back into the infield after a base hit by the Titan's. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
Triway's Braylen MIller and Aiden Snell try to flag down an infield hit. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
Triway pitcher Grady Hershberger delivers to the plate. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
Waynedale pitcher Jordan Miller. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
Waynedale first baseman Logan Troyer takes a throw for an out. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
Triway's Joey Yacapraro awaits the pitch. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
Waynedale's Brandon Steiner in all smiles coming off the field after making a nice play from his shortstop position. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
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Waynedale's Logan Troyer squares to bunt. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
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Waynedale's Logan Troyer squares to bunt. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
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Triway's Josh Stoner rips a single in the first inning. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
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Triway's Braylen Miller fires a pitch to home plate. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
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Waynedale shortstop Brandon Steiner and Triway's Josh Stoner. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
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Waynedale's Hudson Barkman pops up. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
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Waynedale's Colin McGlothlin hits a two strike, two out flare to right to drive in Waynedale's first two run. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
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Triway catcher Josh Stoner flags down a throw from right field as Waynedale's Cam Miller scores. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
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Waynedale's second baseman Hudson Barkman play the hope on a ground ball. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
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Triway third baseman Aiden Snell tracks down a ground ball. Heading toward third is Waynedale's Jordan Miller. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
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Triway's Aiden Snell pops up. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
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Triway shortstop Chase Walter field's a ground ball as Waynedale's Brandon Steiner heads to second. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
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Triway's Jalen Hackett takes a throw for an out at third base. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
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Waynedale shortstop Brandon Steiner and lef fielder Cam Miller battle the sun while tracking down a fly ball. Miller made the play on the ball. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
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Triway's Chase Walter tries to beat the throw to first, to no avail. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
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Triway right fielder Luke Starr tracks down a fly ball for the out. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
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Triway third baseman Aiden Snell goes to first on a fielders choice for the out. Passing behind on the play is Waynedale's Brandon Steiner. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
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Waynedale left fielder Cam Miller makes a nice play on a long fly ball off the bat of Triway's Luke Starr. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
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Waynedale's Cam Troyer dives safely back to first base on a pickoff attempt. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
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Waynedale left fielder Hayden Barkman fires the ball back into the infield after a base hit by the Titan's. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
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Triway's Braylen MIller and Aiden Snell try to flag down an infield hit. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
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Triway pitcher Grady Hershberger delivers to the plate. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
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Waynedale pitcher Jordan Miller. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
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Waynedale first baseman Logan Troyer takes a throw for an out. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
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Triway's Joey Yacapraro awaits the pitch. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
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Waynedale's Brandon Steiner in all smiles coming off the field after making a nice play from his shortstop position. The Bears beat the Titans 7-0 Saturday afternoon at Waynedale.
Baseball season is about a couple weeks in across Ohio, so let's get into this season's first power rankings edition and see what the Top 10 looks like.
(Note: All win-loss records are through Monday.)
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While Dalton did defeat Chippewa twice, Chippewa and their overall 6-3 record gives them a spot ahead of Dalton. Given the success Hillsdale and Norwayne have had in recent seasons, it might be surprising to see them this low, but it's early. While Hillsdale were swept by Wayne County Athletic League leader Waynedale last week, Norwayne will get their shot against the Golden Bears for a two-game set this week.
Last season's undefeated Principals Athletic Conference winners in Triway stand at 4-2 and 3-0 in the league so far. Orrville, who started the season at 2-4 in their first six games last season, are off to a 6-0 start through six games this season. In their six wins, Orrville hasn't allowed more than three runs in a game and have gotten solid pitching out of Caleb Hills and Cameron Kraft.
Orrville and Triway will meet up in a two-game set this week.
Speaking of another PAC team, Tuslaw has looked impressive with their 7-1 start. In taking two games from Tuscarawas Central Catholic on Saturday (21-4, 18-1), Landon Gannet drove in seven runs across those two games and is leading the Mustangs in hits (14) and RBIs (17).
Last season's Ohio Cardinal Conference winners have looked pretty comfortable on the baseball field through six games as the Generals have four shutouts and four games of scoring double-digit runs to their name. Wooster will play a two-game set against always solid Ashland in league play and then travel to Triway on Friday, April 17, for an all-Wooster matchup.
In three of its five wins, the OHSAA three-time defending state champions have won three one-run games (all 1-0), which have come from strong displays from Mike Miller and Logan Yoder.
Waynedale's Brandon Steiner in all smiles coming off the field after making a nice play from his shortstop position against Triway.
Last year's OHSAA Division III state champions hold the No. 1 spot in the first power rankings edition and they haven't skipped a beat. Beating consistent league-contending Hillsdale twice and shutting out last year's PAC champions Triway 7-0 on Saturday have put the Golden Bears in a pretty good position so far. They have an important week ahead of them as they get Norwayne twice in WCAL play and will meet up with Hiland at home on Friday, April 17, in a game between two defending state champions in what just might be the biggest baseball matchup of the regular season in the Wayne/Holmes County area.
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This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: WDR Baseball Power Rankings - Defending champ Waynedale starts at 7-1
Waynedale won the game against Triway with a score of 7-0.
Logan Troyer was a standout player for Waynedale, contributing significantly with a successful bunt.
Logan Troyer plays as a batter for Waynedale's baseball team.
The game took place at Waynedale.
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