The Junction City Brigade used a six-run sixth inning to break open a close game, and rolled on to a 10-5 victory over the Kansas City Monarchs.

The win came in the final game of the season for the Brigade, who finished with the campaign with a final record of 27-12. Junction City head coach Shane Sieben said the Brigade did a good job of some big innings, “and getting some big swings with runners in scoring position and we did a really good of executing with runners in scoring position.”

James Denton of Junction City had a good night, hitting a home run and reaching base two other times. He scored two runs in the ballgame.

There was a good crowd turnout on USD 475 Night at the ballpark. Brigade General Manager Cecil Aska put the rough count on the turnout at a little more than 850 people. “This was even bigger than opening night. I think opening night was right at 700.”

The season was successful for Junction City, with the team capturing the Mid Plains League championship by winning the League’s Summer Classic tournament. First baseman / designated hitter Brett Nickle was named MVP of the league, while pitcher Dalton Shalberg was named Pitcher of the Year in the conference.