Langdon Post 98 Red Sox come just short in quest for State B tournament

Langdon took second place in the District 5 American Legion Baseball Tournament in Langdon on July 21. Back row, from left: Luke Gilseth, Tyson Gemmill, Cody Amble, Theo Romfo and Landon Schneider. Front row, from left: Connor Mitchell, Bensen Fetsch, Dawson Downs, Devin Hakanson and Grady Pankratz. Photo by Larry Stokke

Langdon took second place in the District 5 American Legion Baseball Tournament in Langdon on July 21. Back row, from left: Luke Gilseth, Tyson Gemmill, Cody Amble, Theo Romfo and Landon Schneider. Front row, from left: Connor Mitchell, Bensen Fetsch, Dawson Downs, Devin Hakanson and Grady Pankratz. Photo by Larry Stokke

Landon Schneider was named Co-Player of the Game for his strong play behind the plate in the Red Sox’s win over Midway-Minto. Photo by Larry Stokke

Landon Schneider was named Co-Player of the Game for his strong play behind the plate in the Red Sox’s win over Midway-Minto. Photo by Larry Stokke

Devin Hakanson slides safely into base as the umpire watches the play. Photo by Larry Stokke

Devin Hakanson slides safely into base as the umpire watches the play. Photo by Larry Stokke

Tyson Gemmill delivers a pitch during a strong outing against Grafton. Photo by Larry Stokke

Tyson Gemmill delivers a pitch during a strong outing against Grafton. Photo by Larry Stokke

Theo Romfo winds up before delivering a strike during the District 5 American Legion Baseball Tournament in Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke

Theo Romfo winds up before delivering a strike during the District 5 American Legion Baseball Tournament in Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke

Dawson Downs slides home to score for the Red Sox against Grafton on Monday, July 20. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Dawson Downs slides home to score for the Red Sox against Grafton on Monday, July 20. Photo by Larry Stokke.

Grady Pankratz recorded seven strikeouts in the Red Sox’s win over Midway-Minto. Photo by Larry Stokke

Grady Pankratz recorded seven strikeouts in the Red Sox’s win over Midway-Minto. Photo by Larry Stokke

Cody Amble’s speed and strong play in center field helped keep the opposition’s hits from finding open ground. Photo by Larry Stokke

Cody Amble’s speed and strong play in center field helped keep the opposition’s hits from finding open ground. Photo by Larry Stokke

Bensen Fetsch makes a catch deep in left field for the third out during the District 5 American Legion Baseball Tournament in Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke

Bensen Fetsch makes a catch deep in left field for the third out during the District 5 American Legion Baseball Tournament in Langdon. Photo by Larry Stokke

Grady Pankratz and Landon Schneider were named FM Bank Co-Players of the Game following Langdon’s game against Midway-Minto. Photo by Larry Stokke

Grady Pankratz and Landon Schneider were named FM Bank Co-Players of the Game following Langdon’s game against Midway-Minto. Photo by Larry Stokke

Finley Crockett sings the national anthem during the American Legion baseball tournament in Langdon. Crockett performed both days of the tournament. Photo by Larry Stokke

Finley Crockett sings the national anthem during the American Legion baseball tournament in Langdon. Crockett performed both days of the tournament. Photo by Larry Stokke

Connor Mitchell slides safely into home plate as teammate Dawson Downs cheers him on. Photo by Larry Stokke

Connor Mitchell slides safely into home plate as teammate Dawson Downs cheers him on. Photo by Larry Stokke

Cody Amble and Theo Romfo play their last American Legion baseball games, as Post 98 loses two one-run games to Grafton The Langdon Post 98 Red Sox team came into the 2026 District 5 American Legion Baseball Tournament as the top seed, as they were trying to make it to the State B tournament for the second straight year. The Red Sox just missed the opportunity. They lost to Grafton Post 41 in a wi…