Larned vs Great Bend American Legion Baseball 6-29-16

A mild summer evening made for a great time to watch the Larned Indians and Great Bend Chiefs American Legion Baseball teams square off.

In the first game of the double-header, Larned jumped out to a 4-0 lead off of Isiah Perez’s Grand Slam in the First Inning. Great Bend worked to get out of the jam and tied the game at six all in the bottom of the Seventh Inning. Then Bryce Lyttle scored the walk off winning run in the Eighth Inning.

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

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Great Bend Chief Brad Reif (#42) throws a pitch in the top of the First Inning. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Chief Manager Roger Ward meets with pitcher Brad Reif (#42) after a rocky start to the game. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Isiah Perez (#5) trots to Home Plate after hitting a Grand Slam Homerun in the top of the First Inning. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Isiah Perez (#5) celebrates with teammates after hitting a Grand Slam Homerun in the top of the First Inning. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Chief Payton Mauler (#12) catches a fly ball for an out. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Evan Skelton (#7) pitches in the Bottom of the First Inning. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Landon Erway (#10) holds up his glove to catch a fly ball. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Dalton Bright (#23) swings at a pitch. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Carson Smith (#3) begins a swing at a Great Bend Chief pitch. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Chief Konner Ireland (#11) catches a fly ball for an out. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Chief Jared Maneth (#17) winds up for a swing at a pitch. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Chief Jaxx Hillman (#3) swings at a pitch. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Robert Schartz (#6) dives to catch a fly ball hit to center field in the bottom of the Sixth Inning. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Chief Jared Maneth (#17) catches a pitch. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Chief Pitcher Brad Reif (#42) walks off the field after getting pulled. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Chief Brayden Smith (#9) warms up on the mound. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Chief Brayden Smith (#9) winds up to deliver a pitch. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Robert Schartz (#6) gets a lead off from Second Base. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Chief Brady Michel (#2) tracks a fly ball hit deep. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Johnathan Herter (#2) prepares to field a ball as Great Bend Chief Kody Lang (#13) dives to get back to First Base. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Robert Schartz (#6) throws a ball back to the infield after fielding off a hop. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Chief Payton Mauler (#12) gets a lead off as he watches Larned Indian Pitcher Evan Skelton (#7). The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Catcher Tyler Stelter (#8) prepares to catch a pitch as Great Bend Chief Jared Maneth (#17) bats. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Manager Chad Erway (#27) talks with his team after the Great Bend Chiefs get some runners on base. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Chief Jaxx Hillman (#3) swings at a pitch. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Chief Brayden Smith (#9) releases a pitch. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Chief Brayden Smith (#9) looses his hat as he throws a pitch. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Chief Anson Hall (#14) takes over as the pitcher. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Chief Anson Hall (#14) releases a pitch from the mound. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Chief Anson Hall (#14) looks over his arm as he begins his pitching motion. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Chief Jared Maneth (#17) fouls off a pitch. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Chief Brady Michel (#2) catches a ball hit to center field. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Chief Anson Hall (#14) looks intently as he throws a pitch. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Chief Brady Michel (#2) holds up his glove to catch a fly ball. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Chief Manager Roger Ward talks with his batter and runners as the Larned Indians huddle at the mound. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Manager Chad Erway (#27) talks to his players as the Great Bend Chiefs threaten to cut into the four run lead. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

A ball gets past Larned Indian Alex Barger (#22) in deep left which leads to two runs scoring in the Bottom of the Seventh Inning. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Isiah Perez (#5) watches a ball as it nears his glove in shallow outfield. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

The Larned Indian outfielders take a break as a relief pitcher warms up. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Chief Brayden Smith (#9) cheers on his teammates. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Dalton Bright (#23) slides into second as he is called out in hopes of breaking up a double play as Great Bend Chief Konner Ireland (#11) throws to First. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Evan Skelton (#7) reacts to a play that he disagreed with. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Chief Bryce Lytle (#20) dives back to Second Base after taking a lead off. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Larned Indian Landon Erway (#10) covers Second Base as Great Bend Chief Bryce Lytle (#20) slides in safe. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

Great Bend Chief Bryce Lytle (#20) scores the winning walk off run and his teammates greet him outside the dugout. The Great Bend Chiefs win game 1 of a American Legion baseball double header over the Larned Indians 7 to 6 after 8 innings at the Great Bend Sports Complex in Great Bend, Kansas on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)

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