PIERRE, S.D. — Hunter Halajian threw a complete-game shutout to lead Watertown to a 2-0 win over Pierre in Game 2 of the Class A Super Regionals. The win avenged a July 6 doubleheader sweep by Pierre at Watertown Stadium.
Halajian struck out six and scattered five hits over seven innings.
Watertown’s offense provided plenty of support with a seven-hit performance, led by Markus Pitkin and Sam Olson, who each posted multi-hit games. Pitkin finished 2-for-3 with two RBIs, driving in both of Watertown’s runs. Carter Buisker and Kye Paulson each added a hit.
Watertown struck early, taking a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning when Pitkin singled to score Cole Hansen. Pitkin delivered again in the sixth with an RBI triple to bring home Buisker and extend the lead.
Pierre managed five hits on the day, led by Hudson Stoeser, who went 2-for-3. Will Danburg took the loss on the mound for Pierre, allowing two runs on seven hits over 5 1/3 innings.
With the victory, Watertown Post 17 (21-15) punched its ticket to the state tournament for the third consecutive year. The official state tournament bracket will be released Thursday night following the conclusion of regional play across the state.
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