The Kingston‑Saugerties Legion’s Senior baseball squad captured its first victory in the New York State American Legion Baseball Tournament, edging Greece Post 468 5‑3 in a tightly contested opener.
Sixth‑Inning Surge
A four‑run burst in the bottom of the sixth turned a 3‑3 deadlock into a 7‑3 lead, as Kaden Deibert delivered a two‑run single and Austin June followed with an RBI hit that pushed the advantage to 4‑3 before Luke Johnson’s bases‑loaded walk capped the rally.
Starter Dylan MacDonald worked five innings, surrendering three runs on two hits, while reliever Jaylen McLean shut down the opposition over 1 1/3 scoreless frames to earn the win. Jake Young closed out the game, securing the save with the final two outs.
Looking Ahead
The team now turns its focus to Hillcrest Post 1194, scheduled for a 5:30 p.m. matchup on Sunday in the double‑elimination format. With momentum on their side, the locals hope to extend their run in the tournament.