Regional Recap: Bucks Win Battle in Pierre

After a game one defeat, Gavin Johnson highlighted a three-run rally with a walk-off single in game two and the Bucks’ offensive secured the state tournament appearance in game three.

Pierre 6, Yankton 5

PIERRE- The Govs took the first game of the series as Spencer Easland went 3-3 with two RBIs. Matthew Brewer also drove in two runs and hit a double.

For Yankton, Matthew Sheldon scored three runs on three hits and teammates Tate Beste and Owen Wishon both had two hits.

Yankton 4, Pierre 3

Gavin Johnson highlighted a three-run rally with a walk-off single as the Bucks fought off elimination. Lucas Kampshoff, Easton Feser, Evan Serck and Johnson each had two walks in the win.

On the mound, Sam Gokie threw a complete game with two strikeouts.

For Pierre, Easland had two more hits and another pair of RBIs.

Yankton 16, Pierre 6

The Bucks earned a state tournament appearance with a big offensive performance in game three as they collected 14 hits and seven walks in the contest

Feser went 3-4 with a double and a triple to lead the way, while Gokie and Kampshoff also both had three hits.