PHOTO OF THE DAY: BY WAY OF INTRODUCTION

Bailey Sage (33) bumps fists with player/manager Jake Weier after being introduced as the starting left fielder prior to Freeman’s District 6 elimination game against Lesterville Thursday night in Crofton. And the Blacksox saw their season come to an end with a 6-3 loss to the Broncs, who will be joined by Crofton, Wynot and Menno in representing the South Central League at the state tournament in Mitchell beginning Aug. 2. The bracket will be announced Sunday.