Wednesday,  July 31, 2013 • Vol. 15--No. 17 • 14 of 47

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Vermillion was back in the lead, 4-2. Groton responded with an out-of-the-park home-run hit by Jamie Jorgensen, which also brought in Dalton Locke. Groton now had the lead, 6-5 lead after three innings.
• Groton would add two more points on RBI singles from Brandon Stanley and Thorson for 8-5 lead in the fourth.
• The score remained unchanged until the ninth inning when Groton was only three outs away for the title, going into the bottom of the eighth inning. Groton quickly go the first two outs, but the third proved elusive. Vermillion would score with

Groton's outfield takes a break during the fifth inning as the new pitcher warms-up. Pictured are Spencer Knecht, Matt Thorson and Drew Planteen. (Photo #6411 by Char Telkamp)

Parker Rossow was one of the three pitchers in the championship game against Vermillion.  (Photo #6413 by Char Telkamp)

Meierkort, Garrett and Collin Olson to tie up the score, with runners still on base. Groton Head Coach Travis Kurth would use three different pitchers to gain the last out, Parker Rossow, Dane Campbell and Jorgensen. Drew Planteen would make the catch at center field to end the Vermillion drive. Groton came up to bat with the score tied at 8. Thorson would be out at first. Madsen would get

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