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Jefferson City punches a ticket to the final four

May 29, 2021 6:57 PM

Published May 29, 2021 6:55 PM

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Jefferson City Jays are final four bound for the sixth time in program history, following a shutout win over Republic on Saturday afternoon.

Jays' pitcher Jacob Roettgen shut down the Tigers offense with more than ten strikeouts in the outing. Jefferson City's one and only run came in the seventh inning, as Wyatt Fischer drove one in with a shot to left.

You can watch extended highlights from Saturday's game in the video player below.

https://youtu.be/XkJjBxd_X8U

Up next - Jeff City will meet Fort Zumwalt West in the semifinals in Ozark, Missouri. Game time is at 6:30 P.M. on June 4.

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