Chargers edge Centerville in 10 innings to advance to sub-state final.
It was a heart pounding, seat gripping 4-3 win over Centerville in 10 innings in the 3A District 7 final at Indian Hills' Pat Daugherty Field in Centerville Monday night.
It seemed like the game would soon be over, but the Chargers refused to lose. They used everything they could muster, battling every pitch while the loyal fans became fiercely loud in support of their team. Then it happened, they scored two runs to tie the game at three apiece and forced extra innings.
TJ Hockenson came up to bat in the bottom of the 10th inning and saved the day. Jordan Baughman was on third base and Hockenson smacked a base hit between shortstop and third base, scoring Baughman amid the loud cheers of the red clad Charger crowd.
The run gave Chariton a 4-3 win and vaulted them into the 3A sub-state final against Ft. Madison at Ottumwa July 24th. The winner of that game goes to the State Tournament at Principal Park in Des Moines.
Charlie Palmer and Jordon Baughman both pitched outstanding games and kept runs from scoring when they needed to do so.
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