The Cody Cubs etched a landmark moment in Wyoming Legion Baseball history on August 5, 2026, when they captured the Division 2 state championship with an 11‑1 triumph over the Jackson Giants in Green River.
A Historic Victory
From the opening frame, Cody’s offense surged without a single hit, plating four runs on a combination of walks, errors, a hit‑by‑pitch, a balk and a sacrifice fly that left the Giants scrambling.
Russell Undeberg added a timely RBI single in the second inning, extending the lead to 5‑0 and underscoring the Cubs’ relentless pressure.
The third inning saw Cody push the advantage to 7‑0, capitalizing on an error and a squeeze bunt before Jackson finally got on the board with an RBI groundout from Derringer Holding and Brenden Menke, cutting the margin to 7‑1.
A four‑run fourth inning erupted with Tate Machen’s RBI single, Gaige Machen’s two‑run hit and Kanin Phillips’ RBI single, inflating the score to 11‑1. A double play in the bottom of the inning sealed the game.
Pitching and MVP Honors
On the mound, Lane Delzer delivered a solid outing, allowing just one run on three hits while securing the win. His performance complemented a stellar effort from Corbin Goodell of Jackson, who tossed a shutout with six hits, one walk and five strikeouts.
Kanin Phillips was named the tournament MVP for his all‑around contributions, capping a debut championship that also earned the Lovell Mustangs the Division 2 State Tournament Sportsmanship Award.
The victory marks Cody’s first Division 2 state title in Wyoming Legion Baseball history and highlights the team’s offensive firepower and resilience against a team that out‑hit them six to four.