DECATUR, Ind. — Cole Stigleman's homer to left didn't take the lead or even tie the game, but it opened the floodgates as unranked Jay County beat No. 8 NorthWood on its way to a regional title. In a span of two tournament games, the senior shortstop went yard three times.
After that 10-5 victory in the semifinals, a reporter asked Patriots coach Lea Selvey: "Can you explain Cole's recent power surge?"
"He's taking after his dad," Selvey answered, laughing.
So who is Cole Stigleman's dad?
That was a question that needed answering.