POCASSET — The Byng Pirates scored nine runs over the final two innings and buried Binger-Oney 12-3 Thursday in the first round of the Okarche-Am-Po Tournament.
Coach Jake Wellington’s club, ranked No. 2 in Class 2A, improved to 12-2, while Class A No. 13 Binger-Oney slipped to 10-9. The Pirates were scheduled to face 2A No. 3 Dale in a highly anticipated semifinal contest Friday night, back at Amber-Pocasset High School. Today’s third-place contest is scheduled for 2 p.m., with the title game set for 4:30 p.m.
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