Last no-hitter for OTC was in 2010, just third in program history

Lane Dilly shut down Menahga, throwing a complete game shutout and leading Bulldogs to a 11-0 victory on Tuesday.

The Bulldogs secured the victory thanks to seven runs in the sixth inning. The Bulldogs big bats were led by Hunter Haugen, Noah Link, Ayden Olson, Tyson Misegades, and Gavin Pausch, who all drove in runs.

OTC got things moving in the first inning, when Jayden Harig singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring Tyson Misegades the lead off batter. 

Dilly was credited with the victory for the Bulldogs as he went all six innings, allowing zero runs on three hits and striking out four. 

“Lane was really in a groove tonight, he got ahead of 21 of 24 batters by throwing first pitch strikes,” said head coach Ryan Hendrickson. “By getting ahead of batters he was able to keep them off balance and then of course our defense was outstanding yet again. On top of that it is pretty exciting to see our offense continue hitting the ball hard.” 

Isaiah Usher took the loss for Menahga. The pitcher went 4 1/3 innings, allowing four runs on six hits and striking out six.

The OTC Bulldogs tallied eight hits in the game. Misegades and Harig each managed multiple hits for the Bulldogs. Harig and Misegades each managed two hits to lead their team. On top of 8 hits the Bulldogs also stole seven bases during the game as two players stole more than one. Owen Harig led the way with two. 

OTC didn’t commit a single error in the field. Drew Evavold had five chances in the field, the most on the team.  Evavold also had an outstanding play in the field as Menahga had their leadoff batter reach base in the bottom of the fourth inning. Menahga’s leadoff batter reached on a line drive to left field for a single.  With one on and nobody out, Jantz hit the ball to the left field fence past Evavold.  Evavold pounced on the ball and fired the baserunner, Aho, out at third base. 

“This was a huge play in the game,” said 3rd baseman Haugen for OTC. “It felt like Menahga was going to maybe make a run, but Drew threw him out.” 

One of OTC’s Senior Captains, Jayden Harig, also made remarks about the game. 

“We played a complete game tonight. Obviously Lane threw really well, we were on the same page all night, but our defense was flawless and we were able to hit the ball pretty hard tonight,” he said. 

Wednesday

Gavin Pausch was brilliant on the hill on Wednesday, as he threw a no-hitter to lead OTC past Lake Park-Audubon 9-1.

The Bulldogs secured the victory thanks to five runs in the sixth inning. Lane Dilly, Noah Link, and Kale Misegades each drove in runs during the inning.

OTC got things moving in the second inning. Misegades’s sac fly scoring Hunter Haugen who reached on a leadoff single.

The Bulldogs put up five runs in the sixth inning. The offensive firepower was led by Dilly, Link and Misegades, who all drove in runs.

Pausch earned the win for OTC as he lasted seven innings, allowing zero hits and one run while striking out seven.

Pausch earned his way into the record book with his no hit bid as he is only the third ever no-hitter by an OTC ball player. He joins Bo Durbin (1995 vs Parkers Prairie) and Jeff Hamann (2010 vs Menahga). 

“This is a huge milestone for Gavin and his teammates. No-hitters do not come easy, Gavin has worked really hard on his craft and his teammates made some really nice plays behind him.  It was really fun watching Gavin work and watching his teammates get to celebrate with him,” said head coach Ryan Hendrickson. 

Not only did Pausch have a day on the mound but he contributed big offensively also, 3 hits, 1 walk, 1 run scored, and had 4 stolen bases. 

Jacob Nelson took the loss for Lake Park-Audubon. The pitcher surrendered four runs on seven hits over five innings, striking out four.

OTC racked up ten hits on the day. Pausch, Owen Harig, and Link each managed multiple hits for Bulldogs. Pausch led Bulldogs with three hits in three at bats. Bulldogs tore up the base paths, as three players stole at least two bases. Pausch led the way with four and the team had 14.

Thursday

Both Parkers Prairie and OTC were strong on the pitcher’s mound on Thursday, but Parkers Prairie was just a little bit stronger at the plate in a victory over Bulldogs on Thursday. Kale Misegades started the game for Bulldogs and recorded nine outs.

A bright spot for Bulldogs was a single by Lane Dilly in the first inning.

Dylan Debilzen earned the victory on the hill for Parkers Prairie. The ace lasted seven innings, allowing one hit and zero runs while striking out seven and walking one.

Misegades took the loss for Bulldogs. The righthander surrendered three runs on three hits over three innings, striking out one and walking zero.

Dilly led Bulldogs with one hit in three at bats.