State Championship: Perrysburg vs. Lakota East

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Perrysburg pitcher Matt Kruzel fires a pitch against Lakota East during their Division I state baseball championship game.

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Perrysburg coach Dave Hall bumps hands with his grandson Landon Eddy, 2, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, being held by his wife and Landon's grandmother, Debbie Hall, prior to the Division I state baseball championship game against Lakota East in Columbus.

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Perrysburg second baseman Alec Schmenk takes the throw as Lakota East's JD Whetsel steals second during the first inning of their Division I state baseball championship game in Columbus.

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Perrysburg second baseman Alec Schmenk (3) left, and shortstop Kevin Schenk watch the throw go into the outfield as Lakota East's Evan Hills steals second base during the second inning.

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Perrysburg designated hitter Hunter Smith strikes out during the second inning.

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Perrysburg pitcher Matt Kruzel stands on the mound after walking a Lakota East batter during the fourth inning.

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Perrysburg second baseman Alec Schmenk catches a fly ball in the fourth inning. Right fielder Ryan Young watches.

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Umpire Brian Harrell calls Perrysburg's Zach Kolvey (9) out as Lakota East first baseman Mitch Geers rolls in the dirt with the ball in his glove in the bottom of the seventh inning.

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Lakota East's Craig Thomson scores in the fourth inning. Perrysburg catcher Zach Kolvey is at right.

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Perrysburg coach Dave Hall gathers his team together after losing 6-2 to Lakota East in the Division I state baseball championship game.

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Perrysburg relief pitcher Alex Williams angrily throws his glove into the dugout after a rough outing against Lakota East in Division I state baseball championship game in Columbus.

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Dejected Perrysburg players wait for their runner-up trophy after losing 6-2 to Lakota East in the Division I state baseball championship game in Columbus.

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Lakota East players celebrate after beating Perrysburg 6-2 in the Division I state baseball championship game in Columbus.

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Young Perrysburg fans, two sporting rally caps, watch as Perrysburg loses 6-2 to Lakota East in the Division I state baseball championship game in Columbus.

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