Opening round set for Class B amateur baseball tournament in South Dakota

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Summary

The Class B state amateur baseball tournament kicks off on Saturday, August 8, in Mitchell, with an exciting slate of games. Notable matchups include the Parkston Rays facing the Hartford/Humboldt Gamecocks in a rematch of last season's championship, alongside a contest between Winner/Colome and the Dell Rapids Mudcats. The South Dakota Amateur Baseball Association has made adjustments to the first-round pairings, allowing for intriguing matchups among top teams. As a prelude to the tournament, teams are preparing after a competitive regular season where past champions and strong contenders are set to showcase their talent.

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  • Parkston Rays face Hartford/Humboldt Gamecocks at 11 a.m. Saturday.
  • Winner/Colome meets Dell Rapids Mudcats at 1 p.m. Saturday.
  • Castlewood squares off against Canova at 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
  • Burke competes with Redfield Dairy Queen in the nightcap at 7:30 p.m.
  • Tournament adjustments prevent district champions from facing each other in the opening round.
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  • 11:51 PMYahoo SportsLoaded weekend slate highlights opening round of Class B amateur baseball tournament
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Aug. 4—MITCHELL — On paper, it's hard to imagine a better slate of first-round games for the Class B state amateur baseball tournament than the one that was produced by random draw for Saturday, Aug. 8. Saturday's quartet of games features three of the past four state championship clubs, as well as three of the four semifinalists and five of the eight quarterfinalists from 2025. Also in the ...

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