During this weekend’s Little League All-Star action, Warsaw’s Senior Division team punched its ticket to the state finals in Wabash. Playing a best of three series against District 11 South Bend South Side, the Warsaw team won the opening game 12-1 on Saturday, then came out on top of a 13-0 score in the second game, Sunday. In Sunday’s decisive game, Braxton Tennant was the winning pitcher, while Tommy Hickerson had a big game at the plate, hitting two home runs, inlcuding a grand slam. Warsaw’s Marselo Rodrigeuz also hit a home run in the win. The state tournament begins July 22. In other local championship play, Warsaw’s Majors team reached the finals, but fell 11-3 to Osolo, Sunday. A complete glance at local all-star action is below. FRIDAY 9/10 Baseball Warsaw 8, Baugo 5 WP – Lucas Meier (4K).
SATURDAY Seniors Warsaw 12, District 11 South Bend South Side 1 (Sectional, Game 1) WP – Blake Foreman. Singles – Andrew Wright 2, Bryce Sensibaugh 2; Doubles – Wright, Sensibaugh; HR – Wright.
Seniors Warsaw 13, District 11 South Bend South Side 0 (Championship, Game 2) WP – Braxton Tennant. Singles – Marselo Rodriguez, Justin Kerschner 2; HRs – Tommy Hickerson 2 (1 grand slam), Rodriguez. Note – Warsaw advances to state finals in Wabash on July 22.
