Landin Bonnell excels after root canal surgery in regional semifinal

Landin Bonnell of Novi Detroit Catholic Central pitched effectively against Northville in the Division 1 regional semifinal on June 3. Following an emergency root canal after being struck by a pitch, Bonnell allowed one earned run and struck out six in 5⅓ innings as the Shamrocks secured a 5-3 victory, advancing to the regional final. His resilience played a pivotal role in maintaining the team's momentum despite Northville's late-game rally. The Shamrocks, now with a 25-12 record, will face Mason on June 6 for a chance to compete in the state quarterfinals.

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