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Gallery: 2023 2A state baseball championship

May 28, 2023 2:12 am

Lynden senior outfielder Campbell Nolte hugs junior Austin Tolsma by wrapping their arms around each other. — Lynden senior outfielder Campbell Nolte hugs junior Austin Tolsma (11). (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden junior shortstop River Langstraat revs up his arm in preparation to throw the ball. — Lynden junior shortstop River Langstraat makes a throw across the diamond. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden senior pitcher Coston Parcher runs along the grassy field as his teammates from behind the barrier cheer him on as spectators from the bleachers clap and cheer. — Lynden senior pitcher Coston Parcher rounds third to score the Lions' lone run. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Tumwater senior Andrew Collins on the ground on his back as he makes a phone call. — Tumwater senior Andrew Collins makes a phone call on the infield after the win. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Tumwater's first-place trophy sits on the infield behind the team as they chat with family and friends. — Tumwater's first-place trophy sits on the infield as the team mingles with family and friends. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

The Lions watch their teammate's at-bat from the sidelines as they lean against the barrier. — The Lions watch their teammate's at-bat. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden head coach Cory White holds the shoulders of senior Coston Parcher as they talk around other players who are chatting amongst themselves.. — Lynden head coach Cory White holds the shoulders of senior Coston Parcher. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden's second-place trophy sits on the side of the field next to a baseball glove leaning against the metal fence. — Lynden's second-place trophy sits on the side of the field as the team gathers after the game. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Senior third baseman Lincoln VanDiest tries to catch the ball in time to tag out Tumwater's Brayden Oram who dived — Senior third baseman Lincoln VanDiest wrangles a throw as Tumwater's Brayden Oram steals third base. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Senior first baseman Jesus Ortiz leans to tag out a player running towards the base. — Senior first baseman Jesus Ortiz makes a play at first base. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden junior Kael Stapleton braces to hit the ball with the bat as spectators shield their eyes from the sun to watch. — Lynden junior Kael Stapleton lays down a bunt. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Tumwater senior pitcher Trenton Gaither gestures with his hands in confusion. — Tumwater senior pitcher Trenton Gaither asks where his pitch missed. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden senior pitcher Coston Parcher raises his hand to catch ball as he comes to a halt. — Lynden senior pitcher Coston Parcher fields a hit. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Lynden baseball lost to Tumwater, 2-1, via a walk-off line drive in the bottom of the seventh inning in its first 2A state championship appearance since 2012.