The Litchfield Blues staved off elimination in the Lakewood League West Playoffs, defeating Sauk Centre 9-1 Sunday in Freeport.

Jon Euerle pitched a complete-game, five-hitter, while Toby Chellin homered in the fourth inning to put Litchfield ahead 2-0.

Litchfield (8-19) plays an elimination game against Sartell at 7:30 p.m. July 23 at Sartell.

The winner of that game will automatically qualify for the region tournament.

The Litchfield/Sartell winner also will play Freeport in the Lakewood League West championship game at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Freeport.

A second title game will be played at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Freeport if necessary.