Post 285 showed some character and the ability to overcome some adversity to win 5 elimination games in 3 days. It took a total team effort which included complete game pitching performances from Tyler Farrell and Tim Rossel on Saturday as well as clutch game winning hits from Seth Morling and Jesse Hines during the tournament. The biggest blow of the tournament was probably the 2 run homerun off the bat of Nate Olin that tied the elimination game against Quincy in the 8th inning Friday.
Galesburg moves on to the 3rd division tournament at Jerseyville's Illini Middle School. Galesburg opens against Eldred on Tuesday at 3:30 pm. This is the same team that defeated Galesburg in the opening round of the division tournament last year.
