Carpet Land Post 500 opened the 2026 American Legion Baseball World Series with a 4‑2 victory over the Fairfield Expos from California, a win that was celebrated in front of a packed crowd in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The highlight of the game was a dominant outing by right‑hander Greyson Bjorkman, who limited the Expos to a single hit over five innings while striking out four batters, preserving the lead for his team.
Offensively, Trevor Roach delivered a timely double in the fourth inning that drove in Cade Anderson, and Sam Sutko followed with a stand‑up triple that extended the advantage, contributing to the final score.
Fairfield’s Late Rally
The Expos mounted a two‑run surge in the sixth inning, but the rally fell short as Carpet Land’s defense held firm, securing the win.
Carpet Land will reconvene on Saturday for a second World Series matchup in Shelby, North Carolina, marking the team’s back‑to‑back appearances in the tournament and underscoring their growing presence on the national stage.