BRANDON – Castlewood’s quest for a state championship came to an end Saturday night in a 5-0 setback to the Humboldt-Hartford Gamecocks during the semifinals of the State B Amateur Baseball Tournament.

The Ravens were unable to scratch a run across, although they did have opportunities. Castlewood had multiple runners on base in numerous innings, including the sixth when they left the bases loaded. They also had a pair of runners on in the ninth inning.

The Gamecocks scored all the runs they needed in the second on a sacrifice fly and an RBI triple by Cam Quigley. Humboldt-Hartford had a runner thrown out at the plate in the fame.

The Gamecocks doubled their margin with two more runs in the fifth on a two-run double by Joe Hanisch. They added another run in the eighth.

Alex Gauer had a pair of hits to lead Castlewood. The Ravens received a strong pitching performance by Aidan Stewart, who came on in relief to throw 3 and 2/3 innings, allowing just one hit, while striking out six.

Castlewood Ravens 000 000 000 – 0 4 2

Humboldt-Hartford Gamecocks 020 020 01x – 5 5 1

Kellan Benck, Aidan Stewart (5) and Blayne Schliesman; Cole Barthel, Noah Vettrus (8) and D. Garry. 2B – Humboldt-Hartford Gamecocks, Garry, Joe Hanisch. 3B – Humboldt-Hartford Gamecocks, Cam Quigley.