The Harrisburg Woodies clinched the Class A Amateur Baseball Championship in 2025, edging Renner 3-1 on Sunday and delivering the program’s first state title of the year while adding a second championship overall.
The victory served as a redemption story, avenging an earlier 6-1 loss to the Monarchs and flipping the narrative from defeat to triumph.
Key Performances
Tanner Brown, an Augustana College pitcher, anchored the Woodies’ rotation with a masterful outing, striking out 15 batters over nine innings while allowing no earned runs.
At the plate, Jack Sutton delivered a decisive double in the second inning that advanced two runners, setting the stage for the team’s early scoring surge.
The momentum shifted again in the bottom of the ninth when Maddux Baggs drove in a run, narrowing the deficit to 3-1 and injecting fresh urgency into the final frame.
Defensively, David Borchardt made a spectacular diving catch at second base, preserving a critical out and underscoring the team’s gritty commitment to the game.
The combination of dominant pitching, timely hitting, and steadfast defense highlighted the Woodies’ resilience and ability to thrive under pressure, sealing a memorable championship.