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Canyon del Oro’s Austin Madsen celebrates during the sixth inning of Wednesday’s 5-3 win over Gilbert Mesquite in the Class 4A state semifinals at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Blake Lehmbeck allowed just one earned run in 6 1/3 innings and Jared Aykroyd went 2 for 2 with three RBIs as the Dorados moved to within one win of their ninth state title.

Monday's Class 4A state championship baseball game between Salpointe Catholic and Canyon del Oro will, fittingly, be played in Tucson.

The Arizona Interscholastic Association moved the game to Hi Corbett Field from Tempe Diablo Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

The Lancers and Dorados advanced to the finals on Wednesday by winning their semifinal games in Tempe. Salpointe beat Walden Grove 5-4, while CDO beat Gilbert Mesquite 5-3.

For more high school playoff coverage, visit Tucson.com/highschools.


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