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Gallery: Minford 4, Ridgewood 1

Kaden Smith makes a catch in center field during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
Kaden Smith makes a catch in center field during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
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Ridgewood's Kaden Smith fields a ball in center field in a 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
Ridgewood's Kaden Smith fields a ball in center field in a 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
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Ridgewood's Kolton Alexander is congratulated by a teammate after the first inning. The Generals fell to Minford, 4-1, in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
Ridgewood's Kolton Alexander is congratulated by a teammate after the first inning. The Generals fell to Minford, 4-1, in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
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Ridgewood's Jarrett Slusser, left, and Zach Wright celebrate between innings. The Generals fell to Minford, 4-1, in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
Ridgewood's Jarrett Slusser, left, and Zach Wright celebrate between innings. The Generals fell to Minford, 4-1, in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
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Kaden Smith takes a swing during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
Kaden Smith takes a swing during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
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Koleten Smith is congratulated by assistant coach Travis Simmons after getting a hit during the third inning of the Generals' 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
Koleten Smith is congratulated by assistant coach Travis Simmons after getting a hit during the third inning of the Generals' 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
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Nick Morton fields a ball in right field during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
Nick Morton fields a ball in right field during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
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Kolton Alexander fires a pitch during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
Kolton Alexander fires a pitch during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
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Nick Morton takes a pitch during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
Nick Morton takes a pitch during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
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Nick Morton scores the tying run in the second inning during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
Nick Morton scores the tying run in the second inning during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
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Nick Morton is congratulated by Koleten Smith after scoring the game-tying run during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
Nick Morton is congratulated by Koleten Smith after scoring the game-tying run during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
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Nick Morton is congratulated by teammates after scoring the game-tying run in the second inning during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
Nick Morton is congratulated by teammates after scoring the game-tying run in the second inning during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
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Kaden Smith steals second base during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
Kaden Smith steals second base during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
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Kaden Smith steals second base during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
Kaden Smith steals second base during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
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Zach Wright takes a throw from the catcher on a stolen base attempt during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford on Friday in a Division III regional final at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
Zach Wright takes a throw from the catcher on a stolen base attempt during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford on Friday in a Division III regional final at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
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Shortstop Zach Wright watches as the second base umpire calls out a Minford base runner during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
Shortstop Zach Wright watches as the second base umpire calls out a Minford base runner during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
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Kolton Alexander takes a swing during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
Kolton Alexander takes a swing during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
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Memphis Cutshall is thrown out trying to steal second base during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
Memphis Cutshall is thrown out trying to steal second base during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
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Kolton Alexander prepares to throw a pitch during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford on Friday in a Division III regional final at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
Kolton Alexander prepares to throw a pitch during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford on Friday in a Division III regional final at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
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Shortstop Zach Wright waits to catch a pop fly during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
Shortstop Zach Wright waits to catch a pop fly during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
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Ridgewood coach Chad Lahna talks to his infield during a break in play. The Generals fell to Minford, 4-1, in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
Ridgewood coach Chad Lahna talks to his infield during a break in play. The Generals fell to Minford, 4-1, in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
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Jarrett Slusser hits the ball during during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
Jarrett Slusser hits the ball during during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
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Zach Wright fields a grounder at shortstop during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
Zach Wright fields a grounder at shortstop during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
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Zach Wright tries to secure a loose ball in the infield during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
Zach Wright tries to secure a loose ball in the infield during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
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Jarrett Slusser catches a throw at first base Zach Wright fields a grounder at shortstop during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
Jarrett Slusser catches a throw at first base Zach Wright fields a grounder at shortstop during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
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Zach Wright chases a Minford runner toward third base during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
Zach Wright chases a Minford runner toward third base during Ridgewood's 4-1 loss to Minford in a Division III regional final on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
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Ridgewood walks off the field with the regional runner-up trophy following a 4-1 loss to Minford on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
Ridgewood walks off the field with the regional runner-up trophy following a 4-1 loss to Minford on Friday at Ohio State's Bill Davis Stadium.
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