TIP OF THE CAP. Dayton Skaggs (left) homered and bumped helmets with Nolan Ulrich (right) once he returned to the dugout. Photo by Wyatt Hardy
WELCOME BACK HOME. Dayton Skaggs is greeted by the Eagles after his home run. Photo by Wyatt Hardy
TOP DOG. Nate “Dog” McReynolds on the mound. Photo by Wyatt Hardy
CAMBRIAN KOCH gave it all on the mound against St. Clair in order to keep their championship hopes alive. Photo by Wyatt Hardy
NO RETURN. Drake Gawer attempts to get a St. Clair runner out as he returns to first base. Photo by Wyatt Hardy
Eagles Fly Past St. Clair To Championship With 5-2 Win
The Eagles (17-9) beat the host St. Clair (7-15) in the Class 4 District 4 Semifinal on Wednesday, May 15. Sullivan’s 5-2 win over the rival Bulldogs advanced them to the championship, which they won later that night.
Dayton Skaggs was electrifying at the bat with two runs, including a homer, two walks, an RBI and a hit.
Seth Valley and Alex Toews both tallied a run and a hit.
Drake Gawer and Nolan Ulrich made a walk.
Landen Doza racked up a run, an RBI and a hit.
Gavin Schmidt drove in an RBI.
With 23 batting appearances, the Eagles chalked up four hits, four walks and 3 RBIs. Despite the Bulldogs making four more hits and two more walks, Sullivan’s no-fly-zone worked its magic in shutting them down.
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