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Volga holds off Salem for 9-7 win in Class B tournament

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:52 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

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Summary

Volga secured a 9-7 victory against the Salem Cubs in the first round of the Class B state amateur baseball tournament on August 7 at Cadwell Park. Volga led 7-0 after two innings, bolstered by a five-run second inning. Salem mounted a late comeback, scoring four runs in the ninth inning, but fell short. Dom Boerger earned the win for Volga, striking out 12 in seven innings. The Cormorants (15-7) will face the Lennox Bandits in the second round on August 9.

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By the Numbers

•Volga led 7-0 after two innings.
•Dom Boerger struck out 12 batters.
•Salem scored four times in the ninth inning.
•Volga will play Lennox Bandits next on August 9.
•Salem ends the season at 8-17.

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11:52 PMYahoo Sports — Salem makes late charge but Volga holds on to reach Class B second round

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Aug. 7—MITCHELL — A late charge from the Salem Cubs came up short on Friday afternoon, as Volga held on for a 9-7 win in the first round of the Class B state amateur baseball tournament at Cadwell Park. With the win, the Cormorants (15-7) will take on the Lennox Bandits at 7:30 p.m. Monday night in the second round of the Class B state bracket. Volga led 7-0 after the first two innings, thanks ...
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