Baseball fans get a treat with weekend games

Baseball fans from across the state weren't disappointed over the weekend, as the American Legion Class B Junior Tournament got underway at Legion Field.

Defending state champions Hickman show they still have what it takes, moving through their first two games with wins over Waverly (7-2) in the tournament opener, and Waverly in a Sunday afternoon marathon.

Hickman took control in both outings, but on Sunday, an unexpected game delay cooled the red-hot Post #11 Knights, who needed extra innings to take Waverly down 7-5.

Hickman led Waverly 5-1 in the fifth inning when storm clouds filled with...