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The Hinsdale 12U All star team members gave it their best shot during their quest to head to state over the past four days in the Illinois State Little League 12U Baseball Tournament at Peirce Park. The team finished in second place with a record of 2-2. Spencer Marnell did his best to try to beat the throw at first during their first game against Oglesby. Chase Morris puts the tag on a Robinson runner at second base. Marnell and Ben Pesoli congratulate Keaton Cassell after hitting his second of two home runs during the second game against Oglesby. Ben Pesoli winds up for a pitch in the game against Robinson. (Jim Slonoff photos)