American Legion Baseball A State Tournament Buhler vs Chanute 7-20-16
The Buhler Nationals met the team from Chanute in the First Round of the 2016 American Legion Class A State Baseball Tournament.
The game was a back and forth affair early on. Buhler broke the tie to go up three runs. The never gave up the lead, even took it to a five run advantage. Chanute tried to mount a late rally, but fell short and lost by a score of 12 to 9.
Below are some of the pictures I took at the game:
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Buhler Nationals #7 Logan Sweet greets his teammates before the start of the game. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Steve Queen with the American Legion administers the Code of Sportsmanship prior to the start of the game. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
The Buhler Nationals line up for the National Anthem before the start of the game. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Steve Queen, an American Legion member, salutes the flag during the National Anthem. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Chanute #3 Mason Manbeck looks back as he scores the first run in the top of the First Inning. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Chanute #20 Cooper McMillen tries to lay down a bunt in the First Inning. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Buhler Nationals #18 Jake Brown steals third as Chanute #15 Brycen Ellis can not get the tag down in time. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Buhler Nationals #11 Ben Epp lines up the ball for a fly out in the top of the Second Inning. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Chanute #4 Alex Krumm fouls back a pitch in the Second Inning. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Buhler Nationals #25 Colton Goans swings at a pitch in the Second Inning. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Buhler Nationals #25 Colton Goans dives back to Second Base. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Buhler Nationals #18 Jake Brown looks back as he crosses home plate to score a run in the bottom of the Second Inning. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Buhler Nationals #9 Adam Schrag throws a pitch. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Chanute #15 Brycen Ellis catches Buhler Nationals #8 Rand Lohrentz trying to steal Third Base. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Chanute #2 Gavin Dillow throws a pitch. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Chanute #2 Gavin Dillow throws a pitch in the bottom of the Third Inning. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Buhler Nationals #21 Tanner Schrag rounds Third on the way to Home to score a run. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Buhler Nationals #9 Adam Schrag throws a pitch. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Buhler Nationals #9 Adam Schrag throws a pitch in the top of the Fourth Inning. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Buhler Nationals #18 Jake Brown fouls off a pitch. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Chanute #20 Cooper McMillen reaches back but cannot catch the foul ball. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Chanute #2 Gavin Dillow winds up to throw a pitch. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Buhler Nationals #8 Rand Lohrentz watches the pitcher for an opening to run. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Chanute #4 Alex Krumm drops a ball in the outfield. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Chanute #3 Mason Manbeck throws a pitch. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Buhler Nationals #18 Jake Brown cannot catch the ball in time to prevent Chanute #15 Brycen Ellis from scoring. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Chanute #4 Alex Krumm snags a fly ball in the outfield. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Buhler Nationals #21 Tanner Schrag throws a pitch. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Buhler Nationals #8 Rand Lohrentz lines up a foul ball to get an out. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
Members of the Buhler Nationals shake hands with the Chanute players at the conclusion of the game. The Buhler Nationals won their first round game over Chanute 12 to 9 in the American Legional Class A Baseball State Tournament at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on July 20, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
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