It was a big day for Bluffton teams Saturday at the Dixie Youth Baseball District 8 Minors (9-10) Tournament at Burton Wells Park in Beaufort.
Bluffton American rolled to a 16-1 victory over Beaufort to remain undefeated, while Bluffton National defeated Colleton County 14-4 in an elimination game to stay alive.Colin Budrow led the offensive outburst for Bluffton American, going 2-for-3 with a triple and five RBIs and scoring twice. Sailor Powell was 2-for-3 with a double, three RBIs, and two runs. Eli Morgan allowed one run in one inning and Chase Colella and Tucker Nelson each pitched a scoreless frame for Bluffton American.
Bluffton National will try to fend off elimination against at 2 p.m. Sunday against host Beaufort. Bluffton American faces Hilton Head at 4 p.m. Sunday with the winner advancing to the championship round.
The winner of the double-elimination tournament will earn a berth in the state tournament July 12-18 in Anderson.
Editor’s note: Coaches may submit results for publication to lowcosports@gmail.com throughout the all-star tournaments.