Post 8 Comes Up Short in State Tournament

PIERRE, S.D. — Renner’s Nick Hoekstra went 3-4 with two triples and five RBI to lead Renner past Pierre 9-2 in the second round of the South Dakota State Class A American Legion Baseball Tournament on Thursday in Pierre. Justin Aldrich also had a hot day at the plate as he went 3-4 with a double and three runs scored for Renner. Grey Zabel went 2-4 for Pierre but he struggled on the mound as he took the loss, striking out eight in his 5 1/3 innings of work. Renner advances to face Rapid City Post 22 today at 7:30 p.m. Pierre faces Brandon Valley in an elimination game this afternoon. Rapid City Post 22 downed Mitchell 11-1 in the other winners bracket game on Thursday. Brandon Valley eliminated Brookings 11-0 and Sioux Falls East sent Yankton home with an 8-1 victory in yesterday’s other game. Mitchell and Sioux Falls East will play an elimination game today (Friday) as well.