Yankton Post 12 defeated Elkhorn yesterday 7-2 to remain in the hunt in the Central Plains Regional Tournament.
Matthew Sheldon was perfect on the day, finishing 4 for 4 at the plate with a home run. Tate Beste added two hits and two RBIs. Mark Kathol picked up the win on the mound, striking out three batters over 4 and 2/3rds innings.
Yankton will face West Fargo today in an elimination game at 11:00 AM. Elkhorn was eliminated from the tournament with the loss.
Yesterday’s results and today’s schedule are available below.
Central Plains Regional Tournament Results (8/7):
- Harrisburg defeated Grand Rapids 9-4. Grand Rapids is eliminated from the tournament.
- Yankton defeated Elkhorn 7-2. Elkhorn is eliminated from the tournament.
- Lincoln defeated West Fargo 10-0.
- Shakopee defeated Fargo 15-6.
Central Plains Regional Tournament Schedule (8/8):
- Yankton vs West Fargo @ 11:00 AM (Elimination Game):
- Harrisburg vs Fargo @ 3:30 PM (Elimination Game):
- Lincoln vs Shakopee @ 6:30 PM.
The Yankton Lakers will meet the Brookings Cubs tonight in the opening game of the Class A Amateur Baseball State Tournament.
Yankton is nearly perfect heading into the tournament, with their lone loss coming to the Sioux Falls Brewers in the District Tournament. They would avenge the loss later in the tournament to earn a spot in the state tournament.
First pitch between Yankton and Brookings is scheduled for 5:30 PM tonight at Fossum Field in Brandon. The Black Hills A’s and the Renner Monarchs will play in the nightcap at 8:00 PM.
The Wynot Expos and the Crofton Bluejays begin their Class B Amateur Baseball State Tournament campaign today in Aberdeen.
Wynot will play Milbank at 11:00 AM, and Crofton will play Castlewood to end the day at 7:30 PM.
Also representing the South Central League in this year’s tournament are Tabor and Freeman. Tabor will face Wessington Springs at 7:30 PM Saturday, and Freeman will play Burke at 11:00 AM on Sunday.
The Yankton Bucks and Gazelles will host a Youth Soccer Clinic tomorrow at Crane-Youngworth Field for ages 5-12.
The Clinic will be broken up into two groups. Ages 5-9 will participate from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, with ages 10-12 taking the field from 4:00 to 5:00.
Cost for the Clinic is $30 per participant. Following the Clinic, the Bucks and Gazelles will host their Red vs White Scrimmages. The Gazelles begin at 6:00 PM with the Bucks scheduled for 8:00 PM.
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