At the very least, the Pioneers will have the chance to play for that title when the team takes the field for its next contest, scheduled for a 4 p.m. first pitch.
Unlike the team's past post-season games, Powell got the bats started early. The team threw three runs on the scoreboard in the first inning and played from in front the entire game. In fact, it appeared Powell was cruising to a run-rule victory as the team took a 12-0 cushion into the bottom of the sixth inning.
Sheridan prolonged matters by coming up with five hits, including a three-run homer that left fielder Tyler England narrowly missed bringing back over the fence for the final out of the inning. In all, Sheridan scored six runs in the frame.
That inning was the only trouble encountered by Powell starter Colter Bostick. The Pioneers' lefty went the distance, striking out seven and allowing just eight hits and one walk. He also helped his own cause with a team-high four RBIs.
Scotty Jameson went 4-for-4 at the plate with a pair of doubles as the Pioneers crushed 18 hits off a trio of Trooper pitchers. Every member of the team's lineup finished with at least one hit in the contest.
Powell will face the winner of the Casper-Laramie contest. If Casper advances, the Pioneers will play that game with the Class A title already in their possession. A Laramie win over Casper will make the 4 p.m. game with Powell the de facto Class A state title game.
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