Bartlesville United Linen Braves 17U have honed their skills on the baseball diamond in a couple of tough outcomes earlier this week.
Sapulpa downed the Braves, 14-3 — but the final margin was deceptive.
Sapulpa led by only a run through five innings, 4-3, but broke loose for 10 unanswered runs in the final two innings.
On Thursday — in a warm-up for the Braves’ participation in the Winget Tournament, Tahlequah outlasted the Braves, 10-5.
The Braves (12-14) are coached by Ryan Lazo and Adam Steffenson.
Following are summaries for the above games.