Brainerd, which secured the runner-up position in the Gold Pool to advance to bracket play, received two hits from Brady Vanek and one from Liam Becker. ADVERTISEMENTIn the final pool play game, Brainerd fell to Elk River 3-2. Griffin Bartholomaus“The Brainerd Post 255 Legion showed exponential growth as a baseball team from the start of the season to the end of the season,” Brainerd coach Brad Amundson said. In the other two pool play games, Brainerd defeated Marshall 5-2 and No. Amundson added that Brainerd will return its entire team next season and Brainerd Post 255 will host the 2027 Senior 19U State Legion Tournament.