Fort Ripley Rebels vs Freeport Black Sox Region 8C 2023

The Black Sox eliminated the Rebels from the Region 8C Tournament with a 14-3 win in 7 innings on Sunday night in Avon.  With Freeport holding a 3-2 lead after 5 innings, Freeport scored 11 runs in the top of the 6th on 3 hits, 8 walks, a hit batter, a sacrifice fly and a Fort Ripley error to go ahead 14-2.  The Rebels would get 1 run in the bottom of the 7th but Freeport was able to end the game early and eliminate the Rebels. The Black Sox advance to a State Play-In game next Saturday in Pierz against St. Stephen.