The Junction City Blues finished second in the eight-team Post 45 Invitational American Legion baseball tournament that wrapped up Sunday at Rathert Field.

Junction City defeated Riley County, Marion, and Paola in the tournament before losing to Manhattan in the championship game 10-6 on Sunday.

Blues coach Derrick Scott noted Manhattan put up a big inning ( 3 runs ) in the top of the first.  “Guys could have gotten shaken a little bit, but we come back, put two runs up. Guys executed well in some spots, but ultimately they came up with some more plays than we did. Fun day for us.”

In contest for third place in the tournament, Marion shut out Seaman 14-0, for Riley County defeated Emporia 11-9, and in the seventh place qame Paola defeated Alma – Wabaunsee 10-2.