Gamecocks come out on top in state title rematch against Parkston Rays

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MITCHELL — Until Saturday, the Parkston Rays had the Hartford/Humboldt Gamecocks’ number. Hartford/Humboldt Gamecocks pitcher Blake Svoboda throws to home plate during the first round of the Class B state amateur baseball tournament on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026 at Cadwell Park. Parkston Rays' Carter Sommer throws a pitch during the first round of the Class B state amateur baseball tournament on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026 at Cadwell Park. Both teams had five hits for the game, with Muth tallying two hits for the Rays. The Gamecocks will be back in action at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday against Winner/Colome or Dell Rapids in the Class B round of 16 at Cadwell Park.