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Hays Eagles Senior American Legion claims Wild West Fest tourney title

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The Hays Eagles Senior American Legion claimed the Wild West Fest tournament championship on Sunday with a 5-4 win over Buhler at Larks Park.

After falling in the semifinals on Saturday, the Eagles had to come back and win three games Sunday just to get to the championship.

Championship game: Hays 5, Buhler 4

In the title game, Trey Riggs threw six no-hit innings before allowing four runs, just one earned, on four hits.

Buhler was able to get the tying run to second with two outs in the inning but outfielder Willie Sennett made a diving catch, while colliding with another outfielder, to secure the win for the Eagles.

Palmer Hutchison was two-for-four and drove in two for the Eagles.

Dustin Schumacher postgame interview

Game 1: Eagles 10-0, Wichita Tribe 0

Earlier in the day, the Eagles rolled to a 10-0 win over the Wichita Tribe in four innings.

Brock Lummus and Palmer Hutchison each drove in two in the win, and Cody Petersen allowed just two hits with five strikeouts in four shutout innings for the win.

Game 2: Eagles 7, McCook, NE 3

In their second game of the day, the Eagles scored in four of their six innings and picked up a 7-3 win over McCook, Neb.

Hutchison and Jamison Martin each drove in two and Tate Garcia allowed three runs, two earned, on five hits over six innings for the win. He struck out six and walked three.

Game 3: Eagles 7, Wichita Astros 5

In the consolation finale, the Eagles scored seven runs in the second inning in a 7-5 win over the Wichita Astros.

Hutchison drove in two in the game and earned the win on the mound. He allowed three runs on three hits and struck out six, while walking three in four innings.

The Eagles are 26-6 and will play Russell on Tuesday.

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