RUGBY — Parker and Karsen Simon are back.

After finishing their freshman year for Lake Region State College baseball, the twin pair are exercising their final year of American Legion eligibility. They each drove in a run in the first inning of Cando Post 79’s summer opener on Thursday, eventually leading the Bearcats (1-1, 1-0) to a 12-1 thumping of Rugby Post 23 (1-1, 0-1).

“They just kind of bring another fun little aspect, atmosphere, back to the team,” Cando head coach Jesse Vote said of the Simons. “They’ve got that experience. They know what’s right, what’s wrong. They can kind of lead this young crew out in the field on defense, and just be vocal and teach the kids along the way.”

Every spot in the Cando order reached base. Parker went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI, while Kars

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