Sidney battles, falls to Gering

The Sidney Post 17 junior team took a 2-0 lead against Gering in the first inning of its district elimination game Sunday night, but was unable to hold on in a 6-3 loss.

The junior team struggled to slow what seemed like an unending steam of Gering baser runners throughout the game and is now eliminated from the district tournament. Gering stole four bases and also benefited from eight walks, two wild pitches and one hit batter.

Facing Gering right-hander Christian Rogers, Sidney's offense came out sharp after a crushing walk-off loss earlier in the day against Alliance. Two-hole hitter Bret J...