Alexandria baseball team aims for another state title in Mitchell

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 11:51 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

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The Alexandria Angels are set to compete in the Class B state amateur baseball tournament beginning Thursday at Cadwell Park in Mitchell, S.D. This marks the team's 16th consecutive appearance in the tournament, following their District 5B championship win over the Parkston Rays. With a record of 15-3 and winners of 11 out of their last 12 games, the Angels are regarded as one of the favorites. The roster features a blend of veteran players and newcomers who have strengthened the team's pitching staff, including standout pitcher AJ Wilber, who holds a 6-2 record with a 0.73 earned-run average. Alexandria will open the tournament against Crofton (Neb.) at 7:30 p.m.

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  • Alexandria returns to the state tournament after winning District 5B.
  • The Angels hold a 15-3 record entering the state tournament.
  • Pitcher AJ Wilber has been a key contributor with a 6-2 record and 0.73 ERA.
  • The team has won 11 of its last 12 games.
  • Alexandria plays Crofton (Neb.) in their tournament opener.
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  • 11:51 PMYahoo SportsAlexandria blends veteran leadership, new faces for another amateur baseball state title pursuit
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Aug. 4—ALEXANDRIA, S.D. — A decade and a half of consistency has become the standard in Alexandria. The Angels are headed back to the Class B state amateur baseball tournament for the 16th consecutive season, extending a streak that dates back to the program's revival in 2011. Alexandria punched its latest ticket by defeating the Parkston Rays in the District 5B championship game, securing the ...

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