Freeburg and SJ-O dominate rivals to advance in Class 2A baseball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 2:48 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
BaseballFreeburg secured a spot in the state tournament by defeating Pinckneyville 13-0, showcasing strong pitching. Earlier in the postseason, they allowed just three runs across five games. SJ-O also advanced with a 6-4 win against Unity in nine innings, bringing their overall postseason record to multiple shutouts. The teams will compete in the state tournament later this month, having showcased dominant performances in their respective playoffs. Players from both teams have been instrumental in their successes with strong batting and pitching stats.
- •Freeburg won against Pinckneyville 13-0 and allowed only three runs in five games.
- •SJ-O triumphed 6-4 against Unity in a nine-inning thriller to advance.
- •Freeburg's pitching led by Merrill with an 11-0 record and 0.64 ERA.
- •SJ-O's offense features Ames with a.467 average and 64 RBI.
- 2:48 PMYahoo Sports — Going to state: Class 1A baseball capsules
- 2:48 PMYahoo Sports — Going to state: Class 2A baseball capsules
"Jun. 12—nt Turks ➜ 36-2 ➜ Eddie Betson, second season ➜ Two ➜ Fourth, 2011 ➜ 285 ➜ Maroon and white ➜ has not featured many close games. The Turks topped Armstrong-Potomac 9-1 on Tuesday in Bloomington after defeating Lexington 7-4 last Saturday in the sectional title game. That was their closest postseason victory after winning their first three games by a combined score of 25-3. ➜ , and . ...
"Jun. 12—➜ 30-9 ➜ Drew Gericke, 15th season ➜ Seven ➜ State champs, 1989 and 2021 ➜ 664 ➜ Royal blue and white ➜ has seen Freeburg's pitching stand out. The Midgets have only allowed three runs in their five postseason games, and all three came during a 4-3 win against Columbia in the regional championship game. Freeburg dominated Pinckneyville 13-0 to clinch its spot at state on Monday in ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 2:48 PMGoing to state: Class 1A baseball capsules
Jun. 12—nt Turks ➜ 36-2 ➜ Eddie Betson, second season ➜ Two ➜ Fourth, 2011 ➜ 285 ➜ Maroon and white ➜ has not featured many close games. The Turks topped Armstrong-Potomac 9-1 on Tuesday in Bloomington after defeating Lexington 7-4 last Saturday in the sectional title game. That was their closest postseason victory after winning their first three games by a combined score of 25-3. ➜ , and . ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 2:48 PMGoing to state: Class 2A baseball capsules
Jun. 12—➜ 30-9 ➜ Drew Gericke, 15th season ➜ Seven ➜ State champs, 1989 and 2021 ➜ 664 ➜ Royal blue and white ➜ has seen Freeburg's pitching stand out. The Midgets have only allowed three runs in their five postseason games, and all three came during a 4-3 win against Columbia in the regional championship game. Freeburg dominated Pinckneyville 13-0 to clinch its spot at state on Monday in ...
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