Centaurs finish second in Alexandria tournament after strong performance

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Last updated Jun 15, 2026

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The Bemidji American Legion baseball team, known as the Centaurs, finished as runner-up in the Alexandria tournament held June 14-15. After overcoming an early-season loss to Moorhead, the Centaurs secured three consecutive victories, defeating Minnewaska and Tri-City Blue 9-1 in five-inning games, and edging Sartell 4-3 in extra innings. In the championship match against Alexandria, Bemidji led 2-1 but ultimately lost 4-2 as Alexandria scored three runs in the sixth inning. The Centaurs' performance showcased their resilience after a rocky start to the season, setting the stage for future games.

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  • Centaurs defeated Minnewaska 9-1 in five innings
  • Centaurs beat Tri-City Blue 9-1 in five innings
  • Centaurs won against Sartell 4-3 in extra innings
  • Centaurs lost to Alexandria 4-2 in the championship
  • The tournament took place from June 14 to 15
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Jun. 14—ALEXANDRIA — After starting the season with an ugly loss to Moorhead, the Bemidji American Legion baseball team got its first three wins of the young season on Friday and Saturday. In an Alexandria tournament, the Centaurs romped both Minnewaska and Tri-City Blue 9-1 on Friday, both five inning contests. They faced Sartell on Saturday and eked out a 4-3 victory in extra innings, ...

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