Section 6A Playoff Highlights
Staples‑Motley opened the Section 6A playoffs with a 9‑1 victory over Osakis, powered by a complete‑game two‑hitter from Colbe Tappe, who struck out 19 batters and allowed just one run.
Tappe also went 2‑for‑3 at the plate with three RBIs and a run scored, while his brother Camrik contributed a 2‑for‑3 effort with two RBIs and three runs. Silas Claussen added a 1‑for‑2 line with two walks, an RBI and a run, and Blake Fischer collected both of Osakis’ hits before surrendering six runs on three hits and seven walks.
The winning pitcher’s performance included seven walks and six hits, and the team amassed seven walks and six hits offensively, but the loss dropped Osakis to a 3‑15 season record.
Staples‑Motley, now 18‑3, is scheduled to meet No. 6 Foley on Tuesday, May 26, in St. Cloud, while Osakis’ campaign ends after a 3‑15 finish.
Parkers Prairie remained unbeaten at 18‑0, routing Browerville‑Eagle Valley 13‑0 behind a perfect 3‑for‑3 performance by AJ Woodworth, who hit a home run and drove in four runs, complemented by Landon Nistler’s 2‑for‑3 outing with two RBIs and two runs, and Isaac Ruckheim’s two hits, RBI and three runs.
Otter Tail Central rallied late to beat Brandon‑Evansville 5‑2; Ryan Despard’s two‑run homer tied the game, and Kaden Schmieg’s bases‑loaded walk delivered the go‑ahead run, while Seth Thoennes scored both Charger runs in the loss.
Kerkhoven‑Murdock‑Sunberg never trailed in a 5‑1 win over West Central Area, with Colton Noble and Tucker Wilts each posting two hits and an RBI, Kason Helgeson striking out seven while allowing five hits over seven innings, and Owen Gruchow going 2‑for‑3 with a run driven in.