The team had to quickly recover from an 8-0 semifinal win over Kelso that ended at 1 a.m. Friday to be at the field in Kennewick for a 10 a.m. start to take on Thurston County in the final game.

Thurston County came away with an 8-2 victory and the state title.

Both HDM and Thurston County advance to the regional tournament in Kelso, beginning July 27.

HDM received a strong performance from Reid McKinney. He was the winning pitcher in the semifinal and then had three hits and two RBI in the championship game.

Babe Ruth 14-year-olds — Hazel Dell Metro moved into the elimination round of the state tournament at Aberdeen with a 2-1 record after defeating Centralia 13-3. Michael Schwinos went 3 for 5 with two doubles and five RBI in the win.

HDM plays Mason County at noon today with the winner facing Chehalis at 6 p.m.

Babe Ruth 18-year-olds — Showtime advanced to the No. 1 seed game at 1:30 p.m. today in the state tournament after defeating host Aberdeen 7-3.

Matt Simpson and Tracy Chelini each drove in two runs for Showtime.

Showtime opened play on Thursday with a 10-0 win over  Burbank.

Major baseball (11-12) — Central Vancouver fell in its opening game of the state tournament at Mill Creek, losing 9-0 to Greater Richland.
Central Vancouver next plays at 7 p.m. Monday.

Senior baseball (15-16) — Fort Vancouver was eliminated with a 1-0 loss to Pacwest at the state tournament in Burien. No details were reported.

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