Titans shut out Melrose 10-0 to secure fifth place in state tournament

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

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The Bemidji American Legion softball team defeated Melrose 10-0 in the fifth place game of the state tournament on August 2 in St. Joseph. After an early loss to Caledonia, the Titans bounced back with a win against Swanville and capped their tournament run with this blowout victory. McKenzie Bullock led the pitching with a one-hitter, while Jill Pulkrabek contributed significantly with four RBIs. Melrose struggled offensively, managing only one hit throughout the contest.

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  • Bemidji finishes the state tournament with a 10-0 win over Melrose.
  • McKenzie Bullock allowed just one hit and struck out five batters.
  • Jill Pulkrabek had four RBIs with a bases-clearing triple.
  • The Titans recovered after an opening loss to Caledonia.
  • Bemidji scored four runs in both the first and fourth innings.
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Aug. 2—ST. JOESEPH — The Bemidji American Legion softball team ended its run at the state tournament on a high note. After losing its first game against Caledonia and coming from behind to beat Swanville on Saturday, the Titans faced Melrose in the fifth place game and won in blowout fashion, 10-0. Bemidji had a four-run inning in the first and the fourth before adding on two more in the fifth ...

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