Pierre Post 8 built up an early 6-1 lead over Renner in the state semifinal on Monday but Renner would make a run and win 7-6, eliminating Pierre from the state tournament.
Elliot Leif started the scoring in the second with a two RBI single to centerfield. An error in the top of the third scored Lincoln Kienholz and Cade Hinkle nearly hit his second home run of the tournament hitting the bottom of the fence to score another and Pierre was up 4-0 after the top of the third. However, Renner would start to make its move with a sacrifice fly by Sam Stukel to make it 4-1. Bennett Dean would add a sacrifice fly RBI in the top of the fifth and another Renner error scored Pierre’s six run to go up by five, but a five run fifth tied the game before two errors on the same play on a steal attempt in the bottom of the sixth sealed the fate for the Eights, losing 7-6 finishing the season at 26-19.
Post 8 Manager, Brian White says they made too many mistakes and gave up too many free passes…
And White says he’s really proud of this group…
You can listen to the full conversation with White talking about the seniors and super seniors, below. Sioux Falls East and Renner will play for the championship at 4:00 today. East will need to win both games to claim the title.
White Postgame Interview
