It came down to the wire on Monday, as Post 400 Comets 18U grabbed the victory in walk-off fashion, 10-9, over Minot Metros 18U. Post 400 Comets 18U were down 9-7 in the bottom of the seventh inning when Gus Pankratz homered to left field, scoring three runs.
Pankratz drove in four runners in the win. The right-handed hitter went 2-4 on the day.
Minot Metros 18U got on the board in the top of the first inning after Minot Metros 18U scored on a wild pitch, and Hyrum Maples singled, each scoring one run.
Minot Metros 18U added two runs in the third after Maples singled.
Post 400 Comets 18U tied the game up in the bottom of the fourth thanks to three singles. Post 400 Comets 18U tied the game at five on a single by Brady Haiskenen.
A walk by Hudson Lach gave Minot Metros 18U the lead, 7-5, in the top of the fifth.
Calvin Jungling earned the win for Post 400 Comets 18U. The reliever allowed one hit and two runs (zero earned) over two innings, striking out none and walking three. Tegan Schindler took the loss for Minot Metros 18U. They went two-thirds of an inning, allowing three runs on two hits, striking out none and walking one. Easton Ebeling opened the game for Post 400 Comets 18U. The righty surrendered nine hits and seven runs (five earned) over five innings, striking out five and walking two. Gannon Hedberg led things off on the hill for Minot Metros 18U. They allowed five hits and five runs (zero earned) over three and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking three.
Post 400 Comets 18U piled up 11 hits in the game. Jungling led Post 400 Comets 18U with three hits in five at bats from the leadoff position. Keegan Wessels collected two hits for Post 400 Comets 18U in four at bats. Post 400 Comets 18U turned one double play in the game.
Minot Metros 18U amassed 10 hits in the game. Maples went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Minot Metros 18U in hits. Schindler and Easton Tweat each collected multiple hits for Minot Metros 18U.
Post 400 Comets 18U Roll Past Minot Metros 18U
Post 400 Comets 18U won big over Minot Metros 18U 10-4 on Monday.
Post 400 Comets 18U opened the scoring in the first after Matt Nelson scored after tagging up.
Tegan Schindler tripled, which helped Minot Metros 18U tie the game at one in the top of the second.
Post 400 Comets 18U jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the third inning after Brady Haiskenen walked, Blake McCarthy hit into a fielder's choice, and Carson Bevill walked, each scoring one run.
Post 400 Comets 18U scored five runs on five hits in the bottom of the fifth inning. Kaleb Blanchette singled, scoring two runs, Jack Cano lined out, scoring one run, Easton Ebeling doubled, scoring one run, and Nelson singled, scoring one run.
Grant Schluchter opened the game for Post 400 Comets 18U. The starting pitcher allowed eight hits and four runs over seven innings, striking out four and walking two. Parker Vigested led things off on the hill for Minot Metros 18U. The starting pitcher surrendered five hits and five runs (four earned) over three and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking two.
Post 400 Comets 18U piled up 10 hits in the game. Nelson set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading Post 400 Comets 18U with three hits in four at bats. Blanchette led Post 400 Comets 18U with two runs batted in from the number seven spot in the lineup. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-4 on the day. Calvin Jungling collected two hits for Post 400 Comets 18U in three at bats. Bevill stole two bases.
Kayson Mello and Schindler each collected two hits for Minot Metros 18U. Schindler led Minot Metros 18U with two runs batted in. The infielder went 2-for-3 on the day. Mello stole two bases.