Baseball advances to second round in playoffs

The Outlaws notched a 2-0 victory over Brookings at home on Friday, May 16, to advance into the second round of the state baseball playoffs.

Sisters was to travel to Gladstone on Tuesday, May 20, for their second round contest.

Tanner Hodges drove in Sisters two runs in the first inning. Nate Jackson hit a line drive past second base for a single and was followed by Jarred Hasskamp who reached first on a walk. A passed ball moved players to second and third. Hodges hit a two-strike slider against the left center wall for two RBI.

Hasskamp threw a two-hitter in the contest.

The Outlaws played a tremendous defensive game. Nate Jackson had a great game at shortstop and made several key plays, including turning a double play in the fifth to get Sisters out of the inning.

Hodges was excited with the Outlaws win, and hopes for more in the near future.

"When you get to play in the post-season the game is always exciting, and it's a great experience for your program," said Hodges. "To be able to move on to the next round is very meaningful. We've worked hard, our practices have been focused and we've played games that were pressure packed. So far, it's paid off for us and we'll see what happens next."