Renner secured a spot in the Class A state amateur baseball championship game after a 6-1 victory over Harrisburg Woodies on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, thanks to a balanced attack and dominant pitching.
Dominant Pitching Fuels the Win
Starter Caleb Kranz delivered six solid innings, surrendering just three hits while striking out 11 batters, setting the tone for Renner’s offense.
Reliever Jed Schmidt then shut down the opposition, tossing three scoreless innings and fanning four hitters to preserve the lead.
The Renner bats added timely power, highlighted by Seth Miller’s solo home run in the sixth inning that extended the margin.
Harrisburg managed a single run in the fourth, scoring on a Renner error that allowed J.T. Miller to cross the plate.
A three‑run burst in the bottom of the fourth gave Renner a 4-1 edge, and the team never looked back.
Championship Matchup Looms
Renner will now meet the Monarchs in the title game on Sunday, a team that has appeared in the championship four straight years.
The Monarchs, who captured the 2025 crown with a 4-3 win over Renner, enter the final with momentum, while Renner looks to avenge last year’s loss.
Elimination games on Saturday saw Tea Steam edge Aberdeen Circus 8-7, with Dawson Portner contributing three runs and a home run, and Brookings Cubs narrowly defeat SF Brewers 2-1 on an RBI single by Michael Zimmerman.
Both Renner (14‑7) and Harrisburg (25‑4) sit among the league’s top performers, promising competitive contests in the upcoming rounds.