The opening round of Substate 10 in the American Legion baseball circuit turned heads on a crisp evening in Maple Grove, Minnesota, as the Wayzata Post 118 squad faced off against the Elk River Post 118.
A Tight Contest Unfolds
Wayzata struck first, plating two runs in the top of the first inning, sparked by an RBI single from Maverick Kuhl that set the tone early.
Elk River answered with a steady hand from starter Logan O'Brien, who delivered a complete game and kept the pressure on.
The momentum shifted in the third inning when Lincoln Trushenski delivered a two‑run single, giving Elk River a 3‑2 lead that proved decisive.
Trushenski added an RBI double in the sixth frame, extending the advantage and sending Wayzata to the loser’s bracket.
The final score of 5‑2 reflected Elk River’s ability to capitalize on key moments, underscoring the razor‑thin margins that define postseason play.