The Detroit Catholic Central Shamrocks and the Orchard Lake St. Mary's Eaglets clashed in a highly anticipated CHSL Baseball Final. The game was marked by intense competition and exceptional performances from both teams.

The Shamrocks started off strong in the first inning, with Matt Ineich and Evan Haeger hitting impressive infield base hits. However, despite their efforts, a powerful hit by Brady Blakita was caught by the Eaglets' first baseman, ending the inning with two Shamrocks stranded on base.

In the bottom of the first, the Shamrocks' freshman pitcher, Bennett Thompson, showcased his skill by shutting down the Eaglets' offense, preventing them from scoring any runs.

The second inning proved to be a critical moment in the game. With the bases loaded and one out, Bennett Thompson displayed his composure, inducing a one-hop grounder back to the mound that resulted in a double play, effectively ending the Eaglets' scoring opportunity. The game remained scoreless after two innings of play.

As the game progressed, both teams fought to break the deadlock. In the top of the third, the Shamrocks left one runner stranded after a single by Jaden Pydyn and a stolen base. The score remained 0-0 as the Shamrocks and Eaglets headed into the bottom of the third inning.

In the bottom of the third, the Eaglets managed to break the deadlock by pushing three runs across the plate, taking a 3-0 lead. However, the Shamrocks didn't back down and responded in the top of the fourth. Trae Cassidy led off with a strong performance, and Brady Blakita's triple, followed by a run scored on a passed ball, brought the Shamrocks within striking distance, with the score now 3-1 in favor of the Eaglets.

The Shamrocks continued their offensive surge in the fifth inning, as Thompson hit a single and crossed the plate after a walk by Matt Ineich and a single by Jaden Pydyn. With the score standing at 3-2 in favor of the Eaglets, the Shamrocks remained in contention.

In a crucial moment in the game, the Shamrocks' freshman outfielder, Dylan Fairchild, made an extraordinary catch over the wall to end the bottom of the fifth, preventing the Eaglets from extending their lead with the bases loaded. The Shamrocks entered the sixth inning trailing by a single run, with the score at 3-2.

The Shamrocks faced a setback in the top of the sixth, going down in order and failing to add any runs to the scoreboard. However, Braylon Laroo, the Shamrocks' pitcher, responded with a strong performance in the bottom of the sixth, striking out two batters and forcing a fly out to keep St. Mary's scoreless.

Entering the top of the seventh inning, the Shamrocks found themselves trailing by one run. They fought hard, loading the bases, but unfortunately couldn't capitalize on the opportunity to score. The game concluded with a 3-2 victory for the Orchard Lake St. Mary's Eaglets, securing them the CHSL title.

Despite the loss, the Shamrocks showed incredible resilience and determination throughout the game. Athletic Director Aaron Babicz expressed immense pride in the team's performance, commending their unwavering fight until the final out. While falling short in the CHSL Final, the Shamrocks' resolute spirit serves as a testament to their character and tenacity on the field.