The Jefferson City American Legion Post 5 Freshman posted a strong showing at the Tiger Invite hosted by Central Methodist University, winning two of three games and finishing the 15‑u division with a 2‑1 record.
Tournament Highlights
In their opening game they shut out PSA Smith 8‑0, a performance anchored by a combined two‑hit shutout from Brayden Lambert and Hayden Kallenbach, while the offense erupted with five runs in the second inning, highlighted by a two‑run double from Aiden Howard.
The second victory over MBA Mavericks began with Liam Gibson scoring the first run on a bases‑loaded walk, and a four‑run fifth inning that included a single from Howard driving in Gibson and a wild‑pitch tally from Henry Robertson.
Even as the Mavericks trimmed the lead in the fifth, Post 5’s pitching staff — featuring Aiden Howard’s three strikeouts over two frames and a closing inning from Wes Jones — held firm, securing the win and a spot in Sunday’s next matchup.
Key contributors such as Tristan Peters and the bullpen arm Jones will look to keep the momentum rolling as the team heads into its next game.