Mitchell teener baseball roundup: Mitchell Black surges past Sioux Falls West Red

MITCHELL — Led by the all-around performance of Jaxson Hartman and a seven-run fifth inning, the Mitchell Black teener baseball team took down Sioux Falls West Red, 10-2, on Friday.

In addition to getting the start and striking out six batters in five innings, Hartman was one of two Mitchell players to score two runs and drive in another and also swiped two bases. Carter McCormick also had two runs and one RBI with one stolen base and was twice hit by a pitch.

The first seven players in Mitchell’s order each recorded a hit, as Jacob Ebert and Dawson Jonnassen each drive in a pair of runs.

Opposite Hartman, Jackson Warnke struck out three batters in four innings and was one of four Sioux Falls players to record a hit in the game, another being Evan Schoenfelder, who drove in both runs in the second inning.

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MITCHELL — A four-run fourth inning proved to be the difference, as the Mitchell White teener baseball team defeated Letcher on Friday.

Lincoln Bottum paced Mitchell’s offense with two hits, two stolen bases and two runs scored, with Dawson Smith, Kyson Hermann and Dayton Adams each tallying one RBI. On the mound, Kaden Allen sent 10 batters down on strikes in six innings.

Leather’s McCoy Schultz had six strikeouts in five innings, while also contributing a hit and one RBI on offense. Bryce Larson had two of the Hawks’ five hits, while Oscar Anderson recorded the other RBI on one hit.

1/8: Mitchell Black pitcher Jaxon Hartman throws the ball to first base after fielding it during the 14-and-under Mitchell teener baseball tournament on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Drake Field.

2/8: From left, Mitchell's Jacob Ebert (26) and Canon Moller celebrate a run scored by Ebert during the 14-and-under Mitchell teener baseball tournament on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Drake Field.

3/8: Mitchell Black third baseman Tyler Christensen attempts to put a tag on a Sioux Falls West runner during the 14-and-under Mitchell teener baseball tournament on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Drake Field.

4/8: Mitchell Black shortstop Jacob Ebert catches a throw at second base during the 14-and-under Mitchell teener baseball tournament on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Drake Field.

5/8: Mitchell Black's Carter McCormick comes home to score during the 14-and-under Mitchell teener baseball tournament on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Drake Field.

6/8: Mitchell White second baseman Avery Kaus, front, and shortstop Kyson Herrman field a ball at second base as a Letcher runner slides in safely during the 13-and-under Mitchell teener baseball tournament on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Cadwell Park.

7/8: Mitchell pitcher Kaden Allen throws a pitch against Letcher during the 13-and-under Mitchell teener baseball tournament on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Cadwell Park.

8/8: Mitchell White catcher Dayton Adams throws to first base during the 13-and-under Mitchell teener baseball tournament on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Cadwell Park.