Jun. 5—LANCASTER — Minford coach Anthony Knittel said free bases were a key factor in the Falcons' season-ending loss 10-7 loss to Barnesville in Saturday's Division III, Region 11 Final at Lancaster's Beavers Field. After Minford led 4-2 through three innings, the Shamrocks would score eight-straight runs, including six in the decisive fourth inning to take an 8-4 edge at the halfway point. .