Before the playoffs officially start, Tahlequah baseball got some momentum with a pair of wins under its belt.
The Tigers opened the week with the bats clicking for a 12-0 win on the road at Summit Christian, Tuesday, April 28. Two days later, Thursday, April 30, they turned around and saw all three phases of the game come together for a 2-1 win at home over the Oktaha Tigers on Senior Night.
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Short stop Cutter Girdner, right, high fives Will Talburt after the third baseman recorded a put out to end an inning.
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Kael Carey walks out on the field between his teammates during senior night festivities.
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