RAPID CITY, SD – The Post 320 Stars used an eight run fourth inning to defeat the Sturgis Post 33 Titans 14-2 on Wednesday at Pete Lien Field.

The Stars got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Tegan Sayles hit an inside the park home run, and Ben Hassett grounded into a fielder’s choice, each scoring two runs.

Post 320 added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Sayles flew out, and Sturgis Post 33 Titans committed an error, each scoring one run. The Stars led 6-0 after three innings.

The Titans finally got on the scoreboard in the top of the fourth after Brody Royer doubled, and Blake Kaufman drove him in with a single to left field. Jeren Andrzejewski then crossed home plate on a fielders choice to cut into the Stars lead. Post 320 plated eight runs on two hits in the bottom of the fourth inning to blow the game open. The Titans couldn’t score in the top of the fifth and Post 320 held on for the 14-2 mercy rule victory.

Colton Mehlhaff earned the win for Post 320. The hurler surrendered one hit and zero runs over three innings, striking out two and walking one. The Stars had seven hits and were led by Nick Wald, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.

Brody Royer took the loss for Sturgis Post 33. The righty gave up three hits and 14 runs (two earned) over three and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking five. The Titans committed two errors and finished with just two hits.

Next up for Sturgis Post 33 (5-13) is another matchup against Post 320 (26-11) on Tuesday at Strong Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7pm.