WISNER – Tri County League youth baseball tourney play concluded Monday evening during the Bronco Gold Division (Upper 14).
From Wisner, the Wayne Blue Broncos competed in the championship game after starting tournament competition on June 29.
#2 Wayne Blue (13-1) suffered a 5-3 loss against #4 West Point Dodgers (13-2) to finish runner-up in the Tri County League Tournament.
The West Point Dodgers held the early 1-0 lead after the first inning and scored one run in the top of the third. Wayne Blue Broncos answered with a two-run fourth to tie the game at 2-2. West Point Dodgers regained the lead with a run in the fifth followed by Wayne Blue scoring a run in the sixth. The West Point Dodgers then closed with a two-run top of the seventh inning to hold onto the 5-3 win and outhit Wayne Blue, 5-4.
Brayden Stegemann doubled and scored twice while Mason Wendte doubled, drove in a run and scored.
Gage Kimmel and Ryan Loberg both singled.
Blake Heithold (28 pitches) suffered the loss in an inning of relief allowing one run off one hit while striking out one batter and walking three. Mason Wendte (94) started the opening five innings allowing three runs (one earned) off four hits while striking out 11 batters, walking two and hitting two. Kimmel (17) recorded the final three outs allowing an earned run while striking out two batters and walking one.
The Bronco Gold Division consolation game showcased #1 Tri County – Emerson (12-1) vs. #3 Pierce Blue (10-3).
For the Bronco Blue Division (Lower 11), #4 Wayne White won the championship game by forfeit over #6 Logan View Gold (unable to field complete team). Wayne White (7-8) recorded wins of 12-5 over #5 Howells/Dodge on June 29 and won 15-2 against #1 Schuyler on July 3 in the semifinal round.
#3 Wayne White Ponies (14-3) ended their season with a 4-2 win over #6 Pender to finish third place on July 3 in the Tri County League Tournament. During the quarterfinal round on June 28, #3 Wayne Blue (11-5) ended their season with a 10-9 loss in eight innings against #6 Pender.
In the Blue Didget Division (Lower 14), #6 Wayne White (5-8) ended their season with an 8-3 loss against #3 Wisner on June 28 while #2 Wayne Blue (6-7) was eliminated in the semifinal round on June 30 by the score of 12-5 against Wisner.
