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Season Ends Against Sioux Falls East
Posted: July 31, 2011
Post 22's season came to an end Saturday in Yankton.  Sioux Falls East was held to 0 runs until the 7th inning.  The final two frames were good for the Easterners, scoring 4 in both the 7th and the 8th.    Jake Sullivan pitched 6 innings of 7 hit baseball.  Carter Wevik went 3-3 from the plate. 
8-4
 
Post 22 Continues Tournament
Posted: July 31, 2011
Friday's play saw Rapid City Post 22 pitted against Sioux Falls West.  The Hardhats finished with a 4-2 victory to advance in the state tournament.  Jarrett Jenson pitched a complete 9 innings allowing only two runs.  The two runs occurred in the first innings.  Jensen and the defense shut down the scoring the rest of the game.  From the plate the Hardhats collect 9 hits including Jake Bohne's homerun in the 3rd inning.  Post 22 will next play Sioux Falls East on Saturday.
4-2
 
Hardhat Hit Machine
Posted: July 21, 2011
Post 22 completed their sweep of the Region by beating Pierre Post 8 for the second time in two days.  Friday's contest was highlighted by 24 hits and a HUGE second inning.  In the bottom of the second inning the host team scored 10 to pretty much put the game out of reach for the visitors.  Jarrett Jensen pitched 7 innings for the win while Hunter Jackson came in for one inning to capture the save.  From the Plate Jarrett Jensen helped his cause and went 5/6 with 3 run home run in the 2nd.   Jake Sullivan also joined the hit parade with a 5/6 day.  Post 22 qualifies for the state tournament as the Region Champions.  Tournament starts Wednesday in Yankton.
17-7
 
Hardhats hold off Pierre
Posted: July 21, 2011
Despite a 3 run Pierre 8th inning, the Hardhats get the win and a step closer to the state tournament.   After Pierre scored three in the 8th, the Hardhats answered with 2 in the 8th to recapture the lead for keeps.  Asau Rodriguez allowed only 7 hits in his complete game from the mound.  The host team mustered only 6 hits but those counted.  Newt Johnson and Jake Sullivan had back to back triples in the 8th and each scored.  Michael Kelly went 1-4 but did connect enough to collect 2 RBIs on the day-sac fly in the 8th and single in the 4th. 
5-4
 
Bohne Solid From Mound
Posted: July 21, 2011
Jake Bohne was in control Wednesday night against Rapid City's Post 320.  Bohne pitched the complete 9 inning game and allowed only 3 hits and one run while striking out 9 batters.   Rapid City Post 22 gained control in the third and gave Bohne a lead that was never relinquished.  The third inning was big for the hardhats was highlighted by Four runs in the third highlighted by Newt Johnson's 2 RBI triple.  Johnson then scored on a Jake Sullivan Double.   Post 22 continues today with a game at 2pm.
8-1
 
Post 22 Varsity Ends Season Strong and Prepares for Postseason
Posted: July 19, 2011
Post 22 finished their season with a sweep of the teams in the Evans Tournament held over the weekend.  Their final game was a defeat of the Colorado Outlaws 14-7.  The next step for the Hardhats is the region tournament beginning Wednesday.
14-7
 
Post 22 Continues Tournament with Win
Posted: July 17, 2011
Post 22 Varsity took on Casper in the night game Saturday in the Pev Evans Tournament.  Post 22 only trailed for 1/2 inning when Casper scored 1 in the second.  The Hardhats then responded with 2 in the inning.  Two was all the host team needed but scored six more throughout the game to end it 8-1.  Asau Rodriguez got he win after pitching 3 innings and giving up only 3 hits.  Hunter Jackson and Jake Sullivan continued pitching duties and combined-allowing only 3 more hits.  From the Plate Jake Sullivan drilled one over the fence for his two RBIs in the fifth.  Tournament concludes today with The Expos beginning the day of baseball playing at 9:30 AM. Game will continue until Varsity team plays Colorado at 5:00pm.
8-1
 
Post 22 Ends Game Early
Posted: July 16, 2011
It took five innings for the host team in the Evans Tournament to defeat Mitchell by the 8 run rule Friday night at Fitzgerald Field.   The Hardhats gave up 3 in the first inning and had to wait until the second to take the 4-3 lead.  The Varsity team then gave up 1 in the fourth before shutting the door with 8 in the 5th.  Jarrett Jensen pitched 4 innings to get the win.  Hunter Jackson came in for 1 inning relief for the save.   Jacob James and Ryne Lees each helped offensively with 3 RBI performances.  Play continues today with Jackson Hole taking on Colorado Outlaws at noon and games continue all day.  Post 22 takes the field at 7:30 vs Casper.
12-4
 
Evans Tournament Starts with a Hardhat Win
Posted: July 15, 2011
Jake Bohne was solid on the mound Thursday night as the host team took on the Billings Scarlets.  Through the 7 innings pitched Bohne allowed 4 hits and only 6 Billings players to actually reach base.  In the outing, Bohne struck out 6.  Offensively the Hardhats needed only 2 runs to blank the visitors.  Post 22 could only muster 4 hits but those hits counted especially in the 5th when both runs were scored.  Jacob James and Donte Bledsoe connected on singles to score runners.  Play continues today with the Expos playing at 9:30 and noon.  The varsity squad takes the field at 7:30 against Mitchell.
2-0
 
Post 22 Has Successful Tournament
Posted: July 12, 2011
Rapid City Post 22 did make it back home after bus trouble with a good showing in the Gopher Classic.  The Hardhats went 4-2 against some solid competition.  Mondays games were split.  The Varsity team first took on Champlin Park and pulled out a tight one 3-2.  They then advanced and played Tri City Red but the game did not end in our favor-losing 2-7.  Post 22 now is planning on serving all the hungry masses in the Dining on the Diamond event Wednesday July 13.  Come hungry!!
Champlin Park 3-2
Tri City Red  2-7
 
Post 22 finishes 3-1 in Pool Play
Posted: July 10, 2011
After 4 wins in the Twin Cities, the Hardhats lost their final Sunday game of the tournament to Burnsville MN 1-5.  Post 22 could not get the bats moving Sunday morning as they only connected for 6 hits.  The only run of the game for the Hardhats came in the first inning off a Jake Bohne RBI single.  The scoring then stopped.  Monday play is determined by winning the pool or being one of the five teams with lowest runs allowed per innings played.  As of this posting, Monday play is still undetermined.
1-5
 
Nine Innings for the Win
Posted: July 10, 2011
A defensive battle Sunday Morning for the Hardhats went 9 innings before the Post 22 squad could score enough to win.  Asau Rodriguez spent all 9 innings on the mound as he allowed only 5 hits by the Chippewa Falls team.  Rodriguez allowed no runs and struck out 8.  Post 22 did not have much more success against Chippewa Falls pinching as the Hardhats did connect on 8 hits.  Donte Bledsoe was 2-3 and scored 1 run.   Post 22 will play one more game in in pool play Sunday morning.
3-0
 
Chleborad Untouchable in Minnesota
Posted: July 10, 2011
Another gem was posted by Tanner Chleborad Saturday in the Gopher Classic against Chanhassen MN.  Chleborad allowed only 2 hits while striking out 8 in the complete 7 inning game.  Chleborad faced 28 batters and posted another solid win for Post 22.  Chleborad had some offensive help in the tight 3-0 game.  Post 22 scored all three runs in the top of the 6th inning and held on for the victory.  Hunter Jackson's 2 out pinch hitting 2 run single capped the scoring in the 6th.  The Hardhats will complete play on Sunday with two morning games.
3-0
 
Two Win Start in the Gopher Classic
Posted: July 9, 2011
Good start for the hardhats in Minneapolis for the Gopher classic.  First game saw the Post 22 Squad pitted against St. Louis Park MN.  It was a shutout as our Rapid City team connected with 14 hits to score 8 runs. Pitcher Jarrett Jenson was solid on the mound allowing only 5 hits in his complete 6 inning game.  Newt Johnson and Jacob James each collected 2 RBIs for their two hits. 
The second game was also successful as we again had a good day at the plate.  We connected 15 hits to score 15 runs.  Jake Bohne was also dominant on the mound striking out 6 and allowing only 8hits.  Big day at the plate for Jake Sullivan who connected with a double and a triple to knock in 5 runs. 

8-0 
15-5
 
Big Win in Austin
Posted: July 8, 2011

The bats came alive in a big way for Rapid City Post 22 Wednesday night.

The Hardhats roughed up Austin (Minn.) Post 91 pitchers for 20 hits, with all nine Rapid City starters contributing to the barrage, to lift Post 22 to a 15-3 win in Austin, Minn.  Jake Sullivan led the way for Post 22 with a 4-for-5 night at the plate, with two runs scored and an RBI.

Donte Bledsoe, Jarrett Jensen and Hunter Jackson each added three hits. Bledsoe scored twice with an RBI, Jensen added a run scored and an RBI and Jackson scored three times.  Jacob James and Austin Wickham each had two RBI.

Rapid City exploded for six runs in the second inning to all but put the game out of reach early. All of the offense came after Sullivan and Michael Kelly each grounded out to second base to begin the inning.

Ryne Lees (2-4) went the distance for Rapid City, giving up six hits and two walks and striking out four.

Post 22 is one of 66 American Legion teams participating in the Jim Hanus Gopher Classic baseball tournament, which starts Friday at 11 fields throughout the Twin Cities. Rapid City opens pool play against Chanhassen, Minn., on Saturday night at 6 p.m. MDT.  Scores May be updated on their website.  JIM HANUS GOPHER CLASSIC

14-3

 
Road Trip Started with Win
Posted: July 6, 2011
Post 22 Started a road trip Tuesday with t trip east.  First game of the trip was against Sioux Falls East on Tuesday.  Hunter Jackson took the mound and threw all seven innings and got the win.  Jake Bohne scored a run and his hit created 2 RBIs for the visitors.  Wednesday, the hardhats will be in Austin MN for a game before the Gopher Classic on the weekend.
5-4
 
One too many Innings
Posted: July 4, 2011
Post 22 had a slim 3-1 lead entering the final frame in the 3rd place game on Monday evening.   The West Warwick team accepted the host team challenge and scored 5 in their half of the inning.  Post 22 pitcher Tanner Chleborad kept the Rhode Island squad guessing for the first 5 innings-allowing only two hits and no runs.  The Hardhats batters could only collect 7 hits on the evening; Jake Bohne collected tow of those while going 2-2 with one RBI.  The Firecracker concluded tonight and the host team finished 4th.  There is little rest for the team as they hit the road for a July 5th game in Sioux Falls, a July 6th game in Austin and then to the Twin Cities to play in the Gopher classic July 8-11
3-6
 
Extra Inning Sinks Hardhats
Posted: July 3, 2011
Before the fireworks there were fireworks.  Post 22 and Colchester each produced runs in the 7th to send the game to an extra inning where the host team could not produce any more.  Leading into the 7th inning Colchester had a slim 5-4 lead but they broke out for 4 in what usually is the final inning.  Leading then 9-4 it looked bad for the hardhats.  Well not really.  Post 22 responded in the bottom half of the inning with 5 runs to tie it up.  Newt Johnson's 3 run blast highlighted the inning.  Colchester scored one in the 8th to finish the game.  Post 22 will now play for 3rd at 5pm.  The tournament has produced some memorable games and each team's record shows it.  Six of the 8 teams finished with 3-4 records.  Complete day schedule is on the Firecracker tournament page.
9-10
 
Saturday Split for Hardhats
Posted: July 3, 2011
Post 22 gave up 7 runs in the 6th inning and did not recover-losing 6-14 on Saturday night against Eden Prairie.  Post batters knocked 6 hits including Donte Bledsoe and Jacob James who each collected two.  Newt Johnson was the starter in the loss.  Alex Marker and Tyson Sahli also saw action on the mound. 
The second Saturday game for Post 22 saw Las Vegas pitted against the host team.  It was a nice evening for baseball and a nice second game for the hardhats as they pulled a 5-4 victory.  Jake Sullivan went the distance on the mound throwing a 6 hit 5 strikeout 0 walk game.  Jacob James was hot from the plate in the second game also with a 3-3 3 RBI game.
 
Today is a big day at the tournament as all teams will be playing to set seeds for Monday's place play.  Post 22 will introduce the late evening fireworks with a matchup against Colchester in the late game.  Fireworks will start when game is completed and it is dark.
6-14
5-4
 
6 Runs in 6th Gives Hardhats the Win
Posted: July 2, 2011
With a slim 3-2 lead entering the 6th inning Ryne Lees's 3RBI triple gave the host team the insurance runs needed to get their second win of the Liberty Superstores Firecracker Tournament.   The Post 22 varsity team continued the run bonanza with three more in the inning to defeat West Warwick Rhode Island 9-3.   Starter Hunter Jackson went all 7 innings scattering 11 hits but allowing only 3 runs.  Jackson struck out 6 in his appearance.  Play continues Saturday  in the tournament with a  postponed game beginning play at 7:30 AM.  Post 22 will take the field at 7:30 pm for their game against Las Vegas.
9-3
 
Kelly comes up BIG
Posted: July 1, 2011
Michael Kelly's pinch hit two run scoring Double in the bottom of the 6th was just what Post 22 needed to get their first win of the 2011 Liberty Superstores Firecracker Tournament Thursday night.  After leading 2-0 after 4, the team from Boulder connected for the long ball twice in the 5th to tie the game.  Kelly's double ended the tie and gave the Hardhats the win.  Jake Bohne had a strong 7 inning outing allowing only 7 hits while striking out 6.  The tournament continues Friday with a 7:30 AM start.  Post 22 will be in action one time in the 8:00pm game against West Warwick RI. 
4-2
 
Coon Rapids  wins Battle of Rapids
Posted: June 30,  2011
Rapid City Post 22 lost their second game in as many outings in the Liberty Superstores Firecracker Tournament Thursday afternoon.  The host team was leading 3-1 after 4 innings but could not hold on as a big Coon Rapids 5th put the visitors ahead for good.  The hardhats produced 7 hits on the afternoon with Ryne Lees and Jarrett Jensen each knocking 2.  Jensen lead the home team with 2 RBIs.  Next up will be the 8pm game against Boulder.  Come to the ball park to urge the team to a win.
6-8
 
Hardhats Drop Pitchers Duel
Posted: June 30,  2011
Post 22 and Missoula slowed things down a bit for the final game of the first day of tournament play.  During the day, the first 5 games produced 94 runs-producing an average of 18 runs a game.  The final game of the day produced a fraction of that average.  Post 22 and Missoula pitchers combined for 9 hits, 2 runs and 19 strikeouts.  Hardhat pitcher Tanner Chleborad was solid in his outing by allowing 5 hits and striking out 8.  The two runs scored in the game were produced in the 6th.  True to the nature of the pitcher's game, the runs were unearned by the Missoula squad.  While Chleborad produced a solid game, his counterpart was up to the challenge.  Missoula Pitcher  Andrew Sopko kept the home team bats silent.  Post 22's 4 hits were all contained in the first 3 innings.  The bases remained empty of home team runners the rest of the evening.  The tournament continues Thursday at 7:30 am and will run all day weather permitting.  Stay current with gamechanger changer or visit the field for updates.  Post 22 will play Boulder Thursday at 8PM
0-2
 
Big 6th Inning Sinks Post 22
Posted: June 28,  2011
Hanging onto a slim 2-1 lead going into the 6th was not enough for the home team in a warm up game for the Firecracker tournament starting tomorrow.  Asau Rodriguez pitched a very strong 4 hit 5 innings.  In the 6th, back to back home runs ended Asau's evening.  Through the first five Asau allowed only 1 run on 4 hits and started a nice double play in the 5th.   Post 22's bats were fairly silent through the evening.  The home team only mustered 6 hits.  and scored only 2.  Newt Johnson was 2-2 from the plate with one RBI.  Greg Schaefer's big triple in the 4th scored the other run.  Tournament play Starts on Wednesday at 7:30am with Coon Rapids vs Eden Prairie.  The early game may be the only one with a cool environment.  Post 22 will take the field at 8pm against the team from Missoula.  Come to the ball park for a great 6 days of baseball.  Wednesday will be hot so plan on visiting the concession stand for some cool beverages.
2-6
 
Denver Takes Two
Posted: June 24,  2011
Thursday evening the Post 22 varsity hosted the Denver Playball sports team and ended up on the short side both games.  In the first game Denver scored 2 in the top of the 6th to go ahead for good in the 5-4 game.  The home team knocked 9 hits.  Michael Kelly had the hot bat by going 3-4 with two RBIs.
In the second game we managed 8 hits but only 3 runs to Denver's 9.  Jacob James and Donte Bledsoe were each 2-4 in the loss.  Post 22 has a few nights off until Las Vegas comes to town June 28.

4-5
3-9
 
Hardhats Split with Denver
Posted: June 23,  2011
Early game of the double header was won by the home team 3-2 Alex Marker started the game and pitched 6 innings allowing only 4 hits and two runs.  Ryne Lees got the save with one solid inning.  Newt Johnson went 1-2 with 2 RBIs on the night.
The second game did not quite go as planned.  Denver scored 5 in the first and the Post 22 Varsity could not get on track.  Jake Bohne started the game with 4 innings.  Tyson Sahli closed it out with the final three.  We did get 8 hits on the evening but had trouble getting the base runners to run home.  The series continues Thursday evening with another double header starting at 5:00
3-2
1-8
 
Hardhats Blank Manhattan
Posted: June 18,  2011
It was a perfect night at the ball park Saturday night.  The weather was perfect and the Post 22 squad took advantage of the fine evening.  It took 6 innings to build up a 8-0 win over the Manhattan Kansas team Saturday night.  Asau Rodriguez pitched a 4 hit 6 inning complete game.  Jake Bohne continued his success at the plate by going 3-4 and batting in 2 runs.  Post 22 will complete the tournament Sunday night at 7:30 against the team from Cherry Creek.  Come on out  to the ball park
8-0
 
Another Win for The Host Team
Posted: June 18,  2011
Hardhats beat Watertown.  More later
5-2
 
Hardhats Stay Unbeaten in Hinseth Tournament
Posted: June 18,  2011
The Rapid City Post 22 squad kept their Hinseth tournament record unblemished Friday night in championship fashion.  After 3 innings the host team was in a 6-1 hole.  The Hardhats responded in the bottom of the fourth with 6 runs to go up one and 1 in the fifth to extend their lead to 2.  The lead did not stay as the visitors from Sioux Falls East scored 2 in the 6th to tie it.  Post 22 waited until the bottom of the 7th to score the winning run.  Jake Sullivan's single Scored Jake Bohne to complete the game.  Sullivan and Hunter Jackson shared pitching duties while Jackson got the win.  Play continues today as the host team will play two.  First game for Post 22 will be at 5:30 while second will follow at approximately 8:00pm.
9-8
 
BIG 4th Propels Hardhats
Posted: June 16,  2011
A big 9 run 4th inning put Post 22 varsity ahead for good Thursday Night against SF West.  The big inning was started off by a nice Double by Jake Bohne who was one of three players to get two hits in the fourth.  Jake Sullivan and Greg Schaefer also collected two each in the frame.  Jacob James lead all hitters with 4 hits for the abbreviated game.  Jake Bohne pitched a full 6 inning game allowing only 5 runs off 4 hits. 
13-5
 
Hinseth Tournament off to Right Start
Posted: June 16,  2011
The Post 22 varsity team won their first game of the Hinseth Tournament by a 3-0 score over the Colorado Aces.   Tanner Chleborad took the mound and never gave it up through a complete 7 inning outing.  Chleborad allowed only 2 hits while striking out a season high 12 batters.  Michael Kelly collected 2 hits and scored one of the hard hat runs on an error by the Colorado squad.  Jarrett Jensen scored the other two runs of the evening.  Tournament play continues today at 9:30 AM, and the host team will play Sioux Falls West at 7:30.
3-0
 
Good Start to Cherry Creek Classic
Posted: June 9,  2011
The first day of the Cherry Creek Classic went well for the hardhats.  2-0 in the first game against Mullen.  Tanner Chleborad threw a complete game allowing only three hits while striking out 8.  Big news in the 6the when Post 22 turned a rare triple play. 
The second game also saw a complete game thrown by a Post pitcher.  Jake Bohne threw all seven innings allowing 9 hits.  Jake Sullivan and Jake Bohne each had 2 RBIs in the contest.  Score was 6-4 against Longmont

2-0
6-4
 
Two More for the Hardhats
Posted: June 8,  2011
Pierre Post 8 came to town for a pair of games Tuesday night at Fitzgerald Field. 
The first game looked good early then bad in the middle but good again at the end.  After 3 the home team lead 7-0.  Post eight scored 8 runs in the next three innings to tie it up at 8 after 5.5.  Post 22 scored 3 in the bottom of the 6th to create the final score of 11-8.  Three pitchers combined for the game while Asau Rodriguez got the win with his 1 inning of no hit ball.  New Johnson started the game pitching 4 innings and allowing only 2 runs on 8 hits.  Jake Sullivan lead Post 22 hitters by going 2-3 from the plate with 4 RBIs

The second game was a bit different as it took 5 innings for the hardhats to dispose of the Pierre squad.  Hunter Jackson pitched all five innings allowing only 1 run on 5 hits.  Jake Sullivan and Newt Johnson each collected 3 RBIs on the evening.  Johnson collected his 2nd home run of the season with a solo shot in the 6 run 4th. 
Post 22 now heads off to Denver for The Cherry Creek Classic starting Thursday.


11-8
14-1
 
Two in the Win Column Against Gillette.
Posted: June 6,  2011
The evening games against Gillette Sunday proved exciting as the Hardhats took two.  The first game was tight all the way through as Post 22 took an early lead 4-1 after three.  They could not however hang on to that lead.  After 61/2 the Gillette team had gained a one run lead.  The Hardhats responded as Sam Parkinson and Hunter Jackson each collected their only RBI of the game to bring in the tying and winning runs.  Jake Sullivan pitched 6 hit baseball through six innings and Asau pitched the final frame to collect the win. 
Game two was a bit more exciting in the run and hits column.  The excitement was capped by a New Johnson Walk off Grand Slam in the 5th to  end the game early by the 10 run rule.  Jarrett Jensen pitched 5 innings allowing 6 hits.
 6-5
13-2
 
Drop Two in Denver
Posted: June 5,  2011

A day after coming up with some late inning heroics, it was Rapid city Post 22’s turn to lose a heartbreaker on a walk-off hit before the wheels fell off in a 13-3 loss against Denver Play Ball Sports on Saturday morning. 

Game one started off slow as neither team was able to get things going, with Denver getting the only two hits of the game through the first three innings.

 With the score 2-1 in Denver’s favor heading into the top of the sixth inning, returning college freshman Donte Bledsoe would step up for the Hardhats, driving in a single to left field and then stealing second on the next pitch.

 With a runner on second and nobody out, Jensen laced a ground ball to the left side that looked like it would score Bledsoe but Denver shortstop Zac Baldini would make a nice diving stop to keep the runners at the corners.  After driving in the first run of the game on a suicide squeeze, Newt Johnson would again come up big for the Hardhats, driving in Bledsoe on a fielder’s choice groundout to tie the game.

 The game would stay at 2-2 until the bottom of the seventh when Denver would push across the game winner on a walk-off single to centerfield.

 For his efforts, Bohne would receive the no-decision giving up only three hits in his five innings of work.  Jensen and right fielder Jake Sullivan would both go 2-3 on the day with Johnson driving in both Hardhat runs.

 

Game two would be all Denver as they shelled out fourteen hits and scored thirteen runs, defeating Rapid city by the ten-run rule in five innings.

 Rapid City pitchers struggled to find the zone all game long walking seven hitters and falling behind in the count to give Denver to opportunity to jump on any fastball in the zone.

 Post 22 would get things started in the top half of the first inning with back-to-back singles by Jacob James and Michael Kelly before center fielder Greg Schaefer scored James on a fielder’s choice.

 Denver would then come up to bat and score three runs in the bottom of the first on five singles and a walk.  They would score five runs in their half of the second inning on only three hits, while taking advantage of two Post 22 errors to put the score at a comfortable 8-1. 

Rapid City was led offensively by James who went 3-3 with an RBI and a run scored.

 The doubleheader loss drops Post 22 to 11-5 on the year as they take on Gillette in a Sunday evening doubleheader at Fitzgerald Stadium starting at 5:00 PM.

2-3
3-13
 
Chleborad Fires Gem in 8-1 Win Over Denver Play Ball
Posted: June 4,  2011

Tanner Chleborad took the mound in Denver and threw a complete game gem.  Tanner allowed only 5 hits and one run in his game.  Chleborad was coming off a long rest so the complete game felt good for the long hurler.  On the offensive end Greg Schaffer and Michael Kelly each went 2-4 with two RBIs in the game.  The Hardhats play again in Denver on Saturday and will return home for a game at the Fitz on Sunday evening.

 8-1

 
Run Production is Up in Aberdeen
Posted:   May 29, 2011
The hardhats crossed the plate 13 times Sunday afternoon in Aberdeen.  Post 22 needed those runs as the Smittys scored 10.  Michael Kelly led the visitors with 2 doubles.  The big story was not the hits but the walks.  Aberdeen Smittys allowed the Hardhats to reach first by issuing 14 walks in the game.  Hunter Jackson pitched two innings to get the win.  It was a three pitcher combination as New Johnson started and Asau Rodriguez pitched middle relief.  Next up for the Hardhats will be a visit to Pierre on Monday. 
13-10
 
Hardhats Slug Smittys
Posted:   May 29, 2011

With a depleted staff due to graduation, Rapid City Post 22 was able to get some stellar pitching performances from their younger players in a doubleheader sweep of the Aberdeen Smittys on Saturday, winning 11-2 and 8-1.

Four Rapid City pitchers combined to give up only three runs in the two games, striking out 13, while never allowing Aberdeen to get into a rhythm. 

 In game one Rapid City looked to 16 year-old Jake Sullivan on the mound, and he delivered going five strong innings and only surrendering one run on three hits. “Jake, for the main part, he popped the ball and he moved it around well.” Post 22 head coach Dave Ploof said after the game, “He’s going to have to get a little better command, every once in awhile he likes to pitch uphill and pitching is a downhill game.  He pitched well, but he’s going to get better”

 Once Rapid City was able to get their first two runs across in the fifth, the bats came alive as they scored one more in the top of the fifth before exploding for seven runs in the top of the sixth.  Johnson would lead off the inning with a hit-by-pitch, and would make it to third on an error and a wild pitch before scoring on a sharply hit double by Sullivan.  Left fielder Michael Kelly drove in Sullivan on a single, and the rout was on.

 Rapid City was led offensively by Bledsoe and Johnson who each went 1-2 and had two RBI’s.  Hunter Jackson also went 2-4 with an RBI.

 In the second game, Rapid City was able to jump on the home team early, scoring three runs in the top of the first inning, allowing starter Jarrett Jensen all the cushion he would need.

 In his first appearance without his ankle brace Jensen looked to be in midseason form, giving up one run while striking out six in his four innings of work.  Through his first three innings Jensen faced the minimum amount of hitters, picking off the only hitter to reach base. 

Jensen would give up his one run in the fourth inning following two doubles, before giving way to reliever Hunter Jackson in the fifth.  Jackson picked up the save, going the final three innings while giving up only three hits.

 Shortstop Newt Johnson again led the way for Rapid City going 4-4 with two doubles and two RBI’s.

 

The doubleheader sweep moves Rapid City to 9-3 on the year with their next game coming Sunday against the Smittys at 1:00 CDT.

11-2

8-1

 
Hardhats One Hit Sturgis
Posted:   May 24, 2011
Pitchers Newt Johnson and Ryne Lees combined to throw a 1 hit game in the five innings they were on the field.  The Sturgis hitters struggled at the plate as they struck out 7 times.  Offensively Post 22 sent batters to the plate 26 times and collected 14 hits to produce their 13 runs.  Jacob James led the charge with a 4-4 performance while scoring 3 runs.  Jake Bohne added to his RBI Total with 3 on the evening.
13-2
 
Rainy Split with Cheyenne
Posted:   May 21, 2011
The Early game on Sunday morning was perhaps a bit too early for the hardhats as they dropped only their third of the season 2-4.  The bats were fairly silent as the home team could only muster 4 hits.  The hardhats woke up a bit in the second game by scoring 9 runs; seven of those runs came in the first inning as the game ran only 5 innings. 
2-4
9-3
 
Chleborad, Bohne Fire 1-Hit Gem--Post 22 Wins 9-0
Posted:   May 16, 2011
It was a story of night and day for Rapid City Post 22 and Cheyenne Post 6 as they took the field Sunday afternoon. After struggling at the plate and on the mound the day before, Rapid City was able to pound out 12 hits for nine runs, while pitching a solid one-hit shutout behind ace Tanner Chleborad and reliever Jake Bohne.  On another chilly spring afternoon, Chleborad struggled to find the zone, walking five, but was able to work out of jams allowing one one runner past second in his three hitless innings of work.  First baseman Jake Bohne came into the game in the fourth inning, already up six to nothing, and after allowing two early base runners, including Cheyenne's first hit, settled in to retire his final eleven hitters.  After being shut out the day before, Rapid City started early scoring one run in both the second and third innings.  Bohne would again prove to be the sparkplug scoring the opening run of the game, and driving in designated hitter Carter Wevik in the third.  The fourth inning proved to be the deciding factor in the game as Rapid City sent ten hitters to the plate, collecting four runs on three hits.  With the bases loaded and nobody out, left fielder Jacob James hit into a fielders choice at second, but the throw would trickle away from the first baseman allowing Hunter Jackson to score.  James went 2-5 on the day with two runs scored and two RBI's. Following a Wevik walk, third baseman Jarrett Jensen smacked a single through the right side scoring James to put the visitors up 5-0.  Bohne would finish the scoring with a bases loaded walk to collect his second RBI on the day.  Rapid City scored three in the top of the seventh to put the game on ice.  Jensen would lead Post 22 going 3-4 with two RBI's, while Bohne went 1-2 with a walk, scoring twice to go along with his two RBI's.  Rapid City moves to 5-2 on the year and will play again Wednesday, May 18th at home against Sturgis. 
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Cold Weather Brings Cold Bats for Post 22
Posted:   May 14, 2011

With temperatures around the mid-thirties, Cheyenne Post 6 jumped to an early 6-0 lead after two innings and coasted the rest of the way, winning 6-0.   

Post 6 starter Brandon Anderson took a no-hitter into the fifth inning and was only tested once as he completed the shutout, striking out five while allowing only four hits. 

The second inning proved to be no better when, with a runner on first base, Cheyenne catcher Rafer Cooley hit a 400+ foot homerun over the left-center field wall.  Cheyenne sent ten hitters to the plate in the inning, scoring five, to end the day for Lees. 

Rapid City threatened in the fifth, when Jake Bohne and Newt Johnson would record the team’s first two hits.  With runners on the corners and one out, Anderson was able to escape unharmed when right fielder Tanner Renner caught a line drive and fired a strike to home, to nail Bohne and end the inning.

Third baseman Jarrett Jensen and designated hitter Asau Rodriguez would record the other two hits for Rapid City on the day. 

The two teams will meet again Sunday at 11:00 a.m. at Powers Field.

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Big Third a Gift to Mothers
Posted:   May 8, 2011
A nine run third inning gave post 22 varsity team the lift needed to finish the Billings series with a win.  Jacob James went 3-4 from the plate and scored two runs.  Three pitchers combined for 5 hits and the 14-4 five inning game.
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Let's Take Two
Posted:   May 7,2011
Post 22 got their third win of the season against the squad from Billings MT for the second game of the double header Saturday Night.  The hardhats compiled 7 hits.  Jarrett Jensen got his first triple of the year and an RBI came with the hit.  Jake Sullivan and Jake Bohne led the team with 2 RBIs each.  Jake Sullivan and Alex Marker pitched 6 innings and allowed 7 hits.  Tyson Sahli came in to mop up the 7th.  Final game of the series will be Sunday at 11 AM.  Take your Mother to the ball field!!
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Hot Bats Halt Billings
Posted:   May 7,2011
The Hardhats connected for thirteen hits in the first of two on Friday night.  Austin Wickham knocked a triple while Michael Kelly went 3-4 at the plate.  Jake Bohne and Hunter Jackson combined for a 3 hit 0 run pitching performance.  The Hardhats won the first game 8-0
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Nightcap Ends Early
Posted:   May 7,2011
It took Tanner Chleborad and Jarrett Jensen 6 innings to put away Billings Montana in the second game of a double header Friday night.  Chleborad pitched 4 innings of one hit ball and Jensen finished the last two innings also allowing only one hit.  Jacob James and Newt Johnson each had pleasant nights at the plate collecting 2 hits apiece.  The series with Billings continues all weekend with another double header on Saturday.
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First Game Jitters
Posted:   May 6,2011
After a long winter, I had forgotten how green grass can be.  The Field at Fitzgerald Stadium looked bright and green Friday night as the hardhats took the field for the first of two.  Errors cost the team as they lost the first game 6-7.  Post 22 led after 2 6-0 but could not hang on, nor could they score any more runs.  Leading 6-4 in the 7th, the Billings team took advantage of some early season errors to go up in the 7th and hold on for the win.
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