EPJ advances to state behind strong pitching

LENNOX, S.D. (KELO) — The final spot in the Class B legion state tournament was clinched Saturday as Elk Point-Jefferson rolled past Lennox 12-1.

A five-run first inning set the tone for the win-or-go-home game. Post 134’s pitching shined throughout the region tournament, and its pitching depth played a major factor in them reaching the state tournament for a second straight season.

“Our pitching has been so great all year, and it was all this week,” Elk Point-Jefferson head coach John Gale said. “We have five legit starters. So to be able to save Keaton for tonight when he’s really our number one, everybody stepped up.”

Field set for Class ‘B’ Legion Baseball State Tourney

EPJ takes on Lake Norden/Badger in the first game of the state tournament Friday at 10 a.m.

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