Garretson came from behind and defeated Winner/Colome amateur baseball team 5-4 Thursday night in Mitchell. The Pheasants were looking to advance to Saturday’s semifinal game. The season ended for Winner/Colome.
The lead for the two teams changed six times. The Pheasants took a 4-3 lead in the bottom of the seventh inning. Reed Harter had a bunt down the third base line and he reached first to load the bases.
Lakin Neugebauer reached on a fielder’s choice to score pickup player Luke Bamberg (Corsica-Stickney) from third base.
Geno Katz gave Winner/Colome the lead with a two RBI single that scored J. J. Farner and Neugebauer.
The Pheasants were unable to keep the lead as Garretson rallied in the ninth.
Derek Graesser took the loss for Winner/Colome who finished the season with a 21-5 record. He pitched three innings, walked seven, struck out six and allowed two runs.
Winner/Colome advanced to Thursday’s game with state tournament wins over Northville and Four Corners.
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