RAPID CITY, S.D. – It was a battle between arch rivals in legion baseball Wednesday night as Rapid City Post 22 hosted Rapid City Post 320 for the first time this season.

Wyatt Reeder of the Hardhats broke a 1-1 tie in the bottom of the sixth as he smacked a home run to give Post 22 a two-run lead at 3-1.

The Stars would answer in the seventh inning as they tied the game at 3 and forced extra innings.

It was the top of the ninth inning when Tegan Sayles singled, scoring two runs and the Stars were able to hold onto beat the Hardhats, 5-3.

Both teams had good pitching.

Burke Eschmeyer started the game for Post 320 and gave up four hits and three runs, while striking out 10.

Meanwhile, Broeden Sales gave up three hits and one run over five innings, striking out eight and walking two for the Post 22.

The Stars and Hardhats will square off again on Wednesday, May 27 at Pete Lien Field.