American Legion AAA State Baseball Emporia vs Salina 7-27-16

The evening session of the 2016 American Legion Class AAA State Baseball first round started with a matchup between Emporia and Salina.

The fireworks of the game came from Salina’s Mason Lundgren as he hit a three run homer in the Second Inning. That would prove to be the game winner as Salina took the game with a score of 4 to 2.

Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:

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The Salina Falcons defeated Emporia 4 to 2 in First Round of the American Legion Class AAA Baseball State Tournament Championship at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 27, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

American Legion Baseball Committee member Bill Dirreen administers the Code of Sportsmanship. The Salina Falcons defeated Emporia 4 to 2 in First Round of the American Legion Class AAA Baseball State Tournament Championship at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 27, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Salina Post 62 Falcons line up for the National Anthem. The Salina Falcons defeated Emporia 4 to 2 in First Round of the American Legion Class AAA Baseball State Tournament Championship at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 27, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Salina Post 62 Falcon #4 Nash Johnson watches a pitch bounce in front of him. The Salina Falcons defeated Emporia 4 to 2 in First Round of the American Legion Class AAA Baseball State Tournament Championship at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 27, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Emporia Post 5 #18 Alex Croucher throws a pitch. The Salina Falcons defeated Emporia 4 to 2 in First Round of the American Legion Class AAA Baseball State Tournament Championship at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 27, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Emporia Post 5 #8 Carter Finch chases down a fly ball. The Salina Falcons defeated Emporia 4 to 2 in First Round of the American Legion Class AAA Baseball State Tournament Championship at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 27, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Salina Post 62 Falcon #23 Garrett Campion watches the pitch get close to him. The Salina Falcons defeated Emporia 4 to 2 in First Round of the American Legion Class AAA Baseball State Tournament Championship at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 27, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Emporia Post 5 #8 Carter Finch watches a three run home run by Salina Post 62 Falcon #44 Mason Lundgren sail over the fence. The Salina Falcons defeated Emporia 4 to 2 in First Round of the American Legion Class AAA Baseball State Tournament Championship at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 27, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Salina Post 62 Falcon #30 Brooks Garretson watches a pitch come in. The Salina Falcons defeated Emporia 4 to 2 in First Round of the American Legion Class AAA Baseball State Tournament Championship at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 27, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Emporia Post 5 #16 Alec Keller throws the ball to First Base. The Salina Falcons defeated Emporia 4 to 2 in First Round of the American Legion Class AAA Baseball State Tournament Championship at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 27, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Emporia Post 5 #15 Jacob Jones swings at a pitch. The Salina Falcons defeated Emporia 4 to 2 in First Round of the American Legion Class AAA Baseball State Tournament Championship at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 27, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Salina Post 62 Falcon #14 Brik Thompson tags Emporia Post 5 #4 William Johnson out after a bunt attempt. The Salina Falcons defeated Emporia 4 to 2 in First Round of the American Legion Class AAA Baseball State Tournament Championship at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 27, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Salina Post 62 Falcon #5 Kody Berry throws a pitch. The Salina Falcons defeated Emporia 4 to 2 in First Round of the American Legion Class AAA Baseball State Tournament Championship at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 27, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Salina Post 62 Falcon #13 Kale Stover catches a fly ball. The Salina Falcons defeated Emporia 4 to 2 in First Round of the American Legion Class AAA Baseball State Tournament Championship at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 27, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Emporia Post 5 #16 Alec Keller gets under a fly ball in the outfield. The Salina Falcons defeated Emporia 4 to 2 in First Round of the American Legion Class AAA Baseball State Tournament Championship at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 27, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Emporia Post 5 #33 Ty Salas catches the ball for a force out at First. The Salina Falcons defeated Emporia 4 to 2 in First Round of the American Legion Class AAA Baseball State Tournament Championship at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 27, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Salina Post 62 Falcon #30 Brooks Garretson tries to catch a fly ball in the outfield. The Salina Falcons defeated Emporia 4 to 2 in First Round of the American Legion Class AAA Baseball State Tournament Championship at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 27, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Emporia Post 5 #8 Carter Finch swings at a pitch. The Salina Falcons defeated Emporia 4 to 2 in First Round of the American Legion Class AAA Baseball State Tournament Championship at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 27, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Salina Post 62 Falcon #15 Bryce Banks rounds Second heading to Third Base. The Salina Falcons defeated Emporia 4 to 2 in First Round of the American Legion Class AAA Baseball State Tournament Championship at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 27, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Salina Post 62 Falcon #10 Cade Sterrett throws a pitch. The Salina Falcons defeated Emporia 4 to 2 in First Round of the American Legion Class AAA Baseball State Tournament Championship at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 27, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)