The Bluffton Braves looked to head to the Class 5B semifinal and the Bemidji Blue Ox sat in their path on Saturday, Aug. 8. Bluffton Braves' Tyson Barthel winding up to pitch in a win against the Bemidji Blue Ox on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Terry Geiser Field. ADVERTISEMENTIt wasn’t all smooth sailing, as Dykhoff ran into long counts, walked batters, and gave the Blue Ox life. Bluffton Braves' Wyatt Haman at-bat in a win against Bemidji Blue Ox on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Terry Geiser Field. Bluffton Braves' Josh and Jake Dykhoff during a mound visit,in a win against the Bemidji Blue Ox on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at Terry Geiser Field.