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Baraga continues to roll in Over 50s

TAPIOLA — Baraga stayed hot in Over 50 Softball League play Thursday.

Since starting off 0-5, Baraga has won its last four games. That includes a 9-2 win over South Range last night in an opening round playoff game.

The winners cracked out 18 hits — four by newcomer John Knuuttila. Daryl Putala and Steve Giddings added three each, while winning pitcher Mitch Lake, Charlie Kemppainen and Pat Duguay had two apiece.

Joe Rossi was the losing pitcher. Dave Fehringer and Dick Franti collected two raps for Range.

Houghton took a 6-3 win over Tapiola behind the pitching of Steve Dunstan, who gave up just seven hits. Len Juntunen was the losing hurler.

Jed Pollard and Bill Laurin collected three hits each for the winners, while Jim Perrin, Dunstan and Scott Madajewski had two raps each.

Steve Balla and Juntunen led Tapiola with two hits each.

The playoffs continue next Monday, Baraga and Houghton meeting at 6:15 p.m. Tapiola and Range are set for 7:30 p.m.

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