FIELD NARROWS FOR STATE LEGION SHOWDOWN; GOLD OUT

Rain Friday night suspended two games as the field narrowed sharply for the 2009 State American Legion Baseball championship chase.
New Ulm's Gold was eliminated in a 14-6 loss to the Hamline Purple title contenders.
Wayzata, only ranked 10th in the state poll, marched into the semi-finals and awaits the Hamline Purple/Fergus
Falls winner. Apple Valley and Rochester Patriots completed their suspended game from Friday night in another championship bracket contest. In the elimination bracket Mankato National stayed in contention and will face the Academy Stars who lost their first game. Hamline Purple and Fergus Falls needed to complete their suspended game to name another winner's bracket spot.