Fort Recovery Varsity Indians Unable To Overcome Jay County Varsity Patriots' Late-Game Surge By GameChanger Media Jay County Varsity Patriots bested Fort Recovery Varsity Indians 3-2 on Wednesday after taking the lead late in the game. Jay County Varsity Patriots were down 2-1 in the bottom of the sixth inning when an error scored two runs. The pitching was strong on both sides. Jay County Varsity Patriots pitchers struck out four, while Fort Recovery Varsity Indians sat down seven. Jay County Varsity Patriots opened the scoring in the second after Garrett Bennett singled, scoring one run. Fort Recovery Varsity Indians took the lead, 2-1, in the top of the third thanks to two fielder's choices. Joseph Geesaman earned the win for Jay County Varsity Patriots. The starter allowed three hits and two runs (one earned) over seven innings, striking out four and walking none. Alex Gaerke took the loss for Fort Recovery Varsity Indians. The hurler went six innings, allowing three runs (one earned) on three hits, striking out seven and walking two. Bennett led Jay County Varsity Patriots with one run batted in. The outfielder went 1-for-2 on the day. Andrew Schemenaur, Geesaman, and Bennett each collected one hit for Jay County Varsity Patriots. Luke Fortkamp, Dylan Klenke, and Hayden Siefring each collected one hit for Fort Recovery Varsity Indians. Reece Wendel led Fort Recovery Varsity Indians with one run batted in. Jay County Varsity Patriots welcome Bellmont on Thursday for their next game. Copyright © 2026 GameChanger, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.