Dell Rapids scored eight runs in the first inning to pull away from Flandreau 10-0 in five innings May 27 at Rickeman Field.
Josh Roemen led off the bottom of the first with a walk and scored on Carter Gullickson’s single. Brett Mogen followed with a double to score Gullickson. Ryan Geraets walked and back to back singles by Nate McKee and Matt Gillogly staked Dell Rapids to a 4-0 lead. McKee, Gillogly, Dawson Kerzman and Roemen all scored before the inning ended.
Dell Rapids added a run in the fourth when McKee doubled and eventually scored. With the bases loaded in the fifth, Trevor Pulscher drew a walk to force in the tenth run to end the game.
Eric Klein also singled to help Dell Rapids (14-2) outhit Flandreau 6-3.
Mogen pitched the first four innings for Dell Rapids. He allowed two hits and struck out seven. Trey Randel shut down Flandreau in the final inning.
The playoffs continue in Milbank on Monday, June 1. Dell Rapids is scheduled to play Sioux Valley at 3:00 PM. The winner of this contest is slated to play the winner of Milbank versus Deuel for the Region 2B championship.
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John Gassman, Kasen Grengs (2) and Derrick Veldkamp. Brett Mogen, Trey Randel (5) and Casey Hansen.