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A doubleheader at The Pond in Parkston saw the South Dakota American Legion baseball all‑stars trade wins, highlighted by a late rally in Game 1 and a 10‑run opening burst in Game 2.
Alexandria overcame a 2‑0 deficit to beat Parkston Rays 10‑8, while Winner/Colome, Wessington Springs, Salem and Flandreau Cardinals each secured berths for the upcoming state tournament.
Mount Vernon edged Dimock/Emery 9-6 in a tightly contested District 5B amateur baseball game, with Bradley Dean delivering a complete-game effort and 13 strikeouts. The win sets up a showdown against Platte, while Winner/Colome and Tabor also progressed in their respective brackets.
Colome built a 12‑3 lead before Winner rallied, but a ninth‑inning comeback fell just short, leaving the Chaos with a hard‑fought 12‑11 win.
Unexpected victories across the Class B state baseball bracket set the stage for a semifinal round filled with clutch performances and walk‑off drama.