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(NEWSDAKOTA.COM)-Jesse Johnson flirted with a no hitter in Valley City’s 3-0 win over Velva in the opening round of The State A Legion Baseball Tournament. Seth Fahy produced a 2 out single in the 6th to break up the no hit bid. Johnson finished with 15 strike outs over 7 innings allowing just 4 base runners. Velva’s Isaac Effertz turned in a solid performance going 6 innings scattering 2 hits with 6 strike outs.
Sam Jensen was 2 for 3 and Justin Manson had a RBI. Velva moves into the loser’s bracket playing at 11:30 (CT) Thursday, Valley City plays at 4:30 (CT). Coverage on KOVC and NewsDakota.Com begins at 4:20.