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The Garretson Blue Jays advanced to the second round of the Class B state amateur baseball tournament with a dominant 11-1 victory over Lesterville on Thursday at Mitchell. The Jays built an early lead with three runs in the first inning, then exploded for five more runs in the third to put the game out of reach in the seven-inning contest.
Garretson’s offense was powered by standout performances from Sam Siegel and Robin Chute. Siegel contributed a home run while driving in four runs and scoring four times, including a crucial three-run double in the third inning. Chute recorded three hits and three RBIs, with a two-run double that extended the lead to 9-0. The Blue Jays collected 11 hits total and capitalized on four Lesterville defensive errors during the game.
Pitcher Derek Fischer delivered a complete-game performance on the mound, throwing all seven innings while allowing just six hits and one run. Fischer struck out five batters and threw 93 pitches to secure the victory. Lesterville’s only run came in the fourth inning when Dawson Bietz recorded an RBI single.
The victory keeps Garretson’s tournament hopes alive as the District 7B champions improved their record to 14-3. The Blue Jays will face Dell Rapids PBR in Sunday’s second round matchup, marking a rematch of last year’s state semifinal in which PBR emerged victorious on their way to the state championship.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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