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