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(NewsDakota.com)  The first day of the State Baseball Tourney started a little late today, as the Bismarck/Mandan area received about an inch and a half of rain overnight.  Originally the start time was set for 11:30am, but due to the overnight rain and a light mist at the original start time, things finally were underway about 12:30pm.

Carrington came out strong in the first game today and beat Trenton-Trinity Christian by 10 run rule, 11-1.  Patrick Freeman was the winning pitcher, he went the distance for the Cards throwing 75 total pitches, five strikeouts, walked one and went 1-for-2 at the plate.  Carrington improves to 13-2 overall, Trenton-TC drops to 12-8. 

Alex Nelson was 2-for-4 at the plate today, with three RBI.  Austin Hewitt had two base hits and two RBI.  Taylor Skytland was 1-for-2 with a stolen base, Brady Smith was 1-for-2 with an RBI and Marcus Hewitt was 1-for-2.  The Crusaders committed five errors, the Cards had eight hits and one error.

Next up for Carrington will be tomorrow at 4:30pm against the winner of Central Cass and Harvey/Wells County.  Pregame will start about 4:10pm on newsdakota.com and AM 1600 KDAK. 

Trenton-Trinity Christian will play tomorrow morning at 11:30am against the loser of Central Cass and Harvey/Wells County. 

Upcoming State Baseball Schedule today:

Central Cass  VS  Harvey/Wells County

Thompson  VS  Beulah

Grafton  VS  Bishop Ryan