Buckman Billygoats vs Hutchinson Huskies Class C State Tournament 2023

The Billygoats won their 2nd straight State Tournament game in thrilling walk-off fashion when they edged Hutchinson 1-0 in Dassel in the Sweet 16.  Aaron Weber threw out a Huskies runner at the plate in the 2nd inning to stop Hutchinson's best scoring chance of the game and Buckman's best chance to score came in the 7th when Ben Thoma led off with a double but was stranded at 3rd.  Going to the bottom of the 9th tied 0-0, Jack Suska and Noah Boser opened the inning with singles.  A near double play with 1 out nearly ended the inning but Matt Kummet ripped a single to center with 2 outs to bring home Jack Suska with the winning run as Buckman advanced to the Elite 8.  Matt Tautges fired a Complete Game 4-hitter with 6 strikeouts to get the Win for the Goats.