BRONSON — The Niles baseball team defeated Berrien Springs and host Bronson to win the Polish Classic Championship Saturday.

The Vikings topped the Shamrocks 7-4 and then edged the Vikings 8-6 in the title game to improve to 22-10 on the season.

Connor Glick had a big day at the plate with three doubles.

Also picking up doubles for Niles were Taylor Weldy, Tate Brawley, Alex Hardy and Jordan Ham.

Darek Bullock-Mills added a triple and Brawley a home run.

Cody Thornton was the winning pitcher in the opening game as he tossed a five-hitter. Tyler Clutter picked up the win in relief in the championship game.

 

Bronson Polish Classic

First game

Berrien Springs         200     101     0 – 4 5 1

Niles                               002     014     x – 7 8 4

Cody Thornton (W), Tyler Clutter (6); Covert, Johnson (L, 6)

2B: Taylor Weldy (N), Connor Glick (N) 2

HR: Tate Brawley (N), Kyle Rago (BS)

 

Championship game

Niles                             400     021     1 – 8 12 3

Bronson                      120     300     0 – 6 5 0

Austin Lintz, Tyler Clutter (W, 3), Tate Brawley (S, 6); Hagen, Roussey (L)

2B: Tate Brawley (N), Connor Glick (N), Alex Hardy (N), Jordan Ham (N), Fox (X)

3B: Darek Bullock-Mills (N)

Varsity record: 22-10