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Retif Oil Dethroned in a 15-Inning Marathon at the State Tournament

Posted July 29, 2013 / Last updated August 13, 2013

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Defending American Legion World Series Champions Knocked Out of State Tournament by the River Ridge Patriots, 7-6

Retif Oil first baseman Dylan Weston ’13 smacks this pitch to the fence for a double in Monday’s (July 29) game against the River Ridge Patriots (John Curtis).

Retif Oil first baseman Dylan Weston ’13 smacks this pitch to the fence for a double in Monday’s (July 29) game against the River Ridge Patriots (John Curtis).

Retif Oil fell to the River Ridge Patriots, 7-6, in the 15th inning of the American Legion State Tournament at McMurry Park in Sulphur, ending the team’s season.

The game started strong with each team scoring three runs apiece in the first inning.

Blake Baker helped Retif to take a 4-3 lead in the top of the fourth inning with an RBI-single. But heading into the bottom of the ninth, the Patriots bounced back, tying the game. Six more innings of a stalemate followed before the Patriots rallied to win the game.

First baseman Dylan Weston ’13 was the leading hitter for Retif throughout the tournament. Retif finished its 2013 season with a 26-12 record, capturing the runner-up titles in District and the Southeast Regional Tournaments.

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American Legion, Retif Oil vs. River Ridge Patriots, State Tournament, July 29, 2013

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    Blake Baker ’14 throws to first for the double play.
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    Brett Leonhand ’13 catches a Patriot runner trying to steal third.
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    Brandon Sequeira ’14 steps on the mound to pitch in the 15-inning game.
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    Alex Galy ’15 throws to first to complete the double play.
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    Usually a pitcher, third baseman Brett Leonhand ’13 throws to first for an out.
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    Nathan Zimmer ’14 makes a diving catch in left field.
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    Dylan Weston ’13 catches a pick off throw from the mound.
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    Retif Oil stands at attention for the playing of the National Anthem.
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    Christian Latino ’14 pitches in the eighth inning.
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    Nathan Zimmer ’14 sends a pitch to the outfield for an RBI.
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    Mitch Alexander ’13 singles on the pitch.
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    Mitch Alexander ’13 slides safely into home.
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    Blake Baker ’14 connects with the pitch for a hit.
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    Trent Forshag ’15 waits for the pitch signal.
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    Jack Burk ’15 pitches to the plate.
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    Blake Baker ’14 tags a stealing Patriot runner at second.
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    Starting pitcher Jack Burk ’15 throws a pick off to first.
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    Ben Hess ’15 swings at a pitch.
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    Dylan Weston ’13 sends this pitch to the fence for a double.