What went right a day prior went polar opposite Thursday as the Barton Community College baseball team was dealt a seven inning shortened 10-2 defeat to 12th ranked and 2nd seeded Cowley College in the winner's bracket semifinal of the Region VI/Central District Tournament held at Wichita State's Eck Stadium.

Barton drops to 36-21 with a short turn around as the defending champions play the Friday 10:00 a.m. elimination contest against 4th seeded Johnson County Community College (46-11).  the victor advances to the 7:00 p.m. game with the loser having their season come to an end.

Cowley College (43-12) advances to the Friday 4:00 p.m. contest against 5th seeded Colby Community College (37-20).