The Pennsylvania American Legion baseball tournament saw a series of decisive games across Region 7 and Region 6, with several teams pulling off late‑inning comebacks.
In Region 7, Latrobe rallied to a 5‑2 victory over St. Michael, while Phillipsburg surged past Lower Burrell 8‑3 and Homer City edged Bedford 4‑3 on a walk‑off homer by Connor James.
Claysburg added an 11‑5 win over Bushy Run, highlighted by Troy McNichol’s grand slam, and Belle Vernon edged Baden 8‑7, driven by clutch hits from Jack Crovak and Jacob Peterson.
Blackhawk completed the Region 6 sweep with a 4‑1 triumph over Smithfield‑Fairchance, rounding out a weekend of tight contests.
Upcoming Sunday Matchups
The schedule kicks off at 2:30 p.m. when Belle Vernon meets Blackhawk at Chippewa Park, followed by a 4:05 p.m. clash between Phillipsburg and Homer City, and concluding at 7:05 p.m. with Latrobe taking on Claysburg.
Each game promises another chance for late‑inning drama, as teams look to build on the momentum generated by recent walk‑off homers and grand slams.