In Hartley's state semifinal against Chardon, what had been a game of missed opportunities went the other direction in the sixth inning.
AKRON — In the Hartley baseball team's Division II state semifinal against Chardon, what had been a game of missed opportunities went the other direction in the sixth inning June 10 at Canal Park.
The Hilltoppers improved to 23-9 and will play defending state champion Akron Hoban at 7 p.m. June 11 for the title. Chardon, which left two runners on in the first, second and fourth innings, loaded the bases in the fifth before Gillies struck out Jake Barker looking to end the threat. In the bottom of the inning, however, DuShaun Tucker reached on a one-out single, Landen Paulus was hit by a pitch and pinch-hitter Rory Ralston singled to right field to drive in Tucker.