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The 2026 Illinois State American Legion baseball tournament opens in Aviston with Alton Post 126 facing Danville Post 210. Manager Doug Booten praises Danville's pitching, hitting and defense, while Alton looks to build on a 10‑1 win over Orient. The event will also feature a banquet with speakers Gary Gaetti and Frank Colston.
The Lowell Spinners concluded their American Legion District 8 series with an 8-3 defeat to Beverly, exposing a struggling bullpen but showcasing offensive firepower ahead of a Thursday clash with the top‑seeded Vermont Lake Monsters.
Latrobe’s American Legion baseball squad edged St. Michael 4-3, with Ty Wisniewski delivering a pivotal triple, and will now face Philipsburg in the finals.
The 2026 American Legion season in Aiken County, South Carolina, concluded with the older Aiken Baseball Club reaching the third round of playoffs, while the Halos softball team finished undefeated in the regular season before an early playoff exit.
After a decisive 6‑2 victory over Albany, the Willmar American Legion baseball squad secures a spot in the Division I Sub‑State 11 final four, setting up a showdown with unbeaten Sartell.
The Rochester A’s secured a decisive 7-0 victory over Red Wing, driven by strong performances from Gavin Lynch, Carter Simonson and Maddox Milene, and now prepare for a pivotal Final Four clash in Stewartville.
The Jefferson City Post 5 American Legion baseball squad, a unique amalgam of talent drawn from six rival high schools, is gearing up for the postseason after a dominant district championship. Players from Blair Oaks, Capital City, Fatima, Helias, St. Elizabeth and Vienna have set aside school rivalries to form a cohesive unit that has already secured its district title, defeating opponents from Moberly, Rolla and Hannibal. The grind of the season began as soon as the regular high school year concluded, stretching through June and July with roughly 40 games scheduled, a pace that has forged quick chemistry among the teenagers. Head coach Nick Trammell, who has overseen the team’s rise, says the focus has shifted from regular‑season grind to the intensity of playoff competition, describing the upcoming weeks as a “new chapter” for the squad. Zone play is slated to begin later this month, and the state championships will extend into August, giving the team a chance to test its mettle against the best from across Missouri. With the district crown in hand and a roster that has bonded over a shared summer, Post 5 looks to translate its regular‑season success into a deep run at the state title, hoping to showcase the power of collaboration across rival schools.
Rowan County’s American Legion squad survived a 10‑inning battle against Hamlet, rallying from a 5‑3 deficit to claim a 6‑5 victory and take a 1‑0 lead in the series.
A recap of the Junior American Legion District 13 matchup where Bonne Terre erased a three-run deficit to beat Farmington 10-6 and advance to the championship round
The Jefferson City American Legion Post 5 Juniors secured a 13‑3 victory against the Arkansas Canes, snapping a three‑game skid and preparing for a Friday matchup with Sedalia Post 642 Travelers.
The Jefferson City American Legion Post 5 Juniors fell 8-3 to U.S. Nationals MidSouth in a consolation game at the Ozark Mountain World Series, with key contributions from London Talken and Colton Verslues
The Jefferson City American Legion Post 5 Freshmen rallied in the third inning, turning a 3‑0 deficit into a decisive lead and cruising to a 12‑4 win that sets up a showdown with Bulldogs Baseball.
The Greater Pittston Senior American Legion squad has rattled off seven straight wins, scoring double‑digit runs in each contest and showcasing standout performances from a host of emerging talents.
The Concord University baseball squad returns 16 veterans who are competing in a variety of wood‑bat summer leagues across the Southeast and Mid‑Atlantic. Highlights include Jack McGeehan’s All‑Star nod, Casey Thomas’s sub‑2.00 ERA, and solid contributions from several position players.
The Palouse Patriots faced the South Hill Bolts in a two‑game series, winning the first contest 10‑4 and dropping the second 7‑5, highlighted by Thomas’s 6‑for‑7 outing.
Litchfield secured a 6‑5 victory over Howard Lake, highlighted by Alex Medina’s RBI bunt and Gideon Boerema’s late strikeout, while several other teams posted decisive wins.
The Aiken Baseball Club defeated Batesburg-Leesville 7-5 in a tightly contested American Legion game, highlighted by a five‑run third inning and a standout defensive play by pitcher Kingston Sweetnam.
A look at the weekend’s standout games, from the Asotin County Blues’ early surge to the Spokane Bandits’ narrow victory.
A summary of key performances and scores from recent games across the region
The Rowan County American Legion baseball team is unbeaten at 11-0, leading the Southern Division and facing a series of rescheduled matchups before the playoffs begin on July 6.
Jefferson City’s American Legion Post 5 Freshman posted a 2-1 record at the Tiger Invite, highlighted by dominant pitching and timely hitting.
The Post 98AA 18U baseball squad dropped an 11-8 decision to Diamonds 18U at Calvin University, slipping to 2-6-1, but several players delivered strong performances ahead of their next matchup.
The Green River Knights and Rock Springs Stallions will headline a four‑day wood‑bat tournament in Wyoming, featuring teams from across the region and culminating in a Sunday championship game.
Rain has disrupted the Mercer County American Legion League Baseball schedule for the second consecutive day, postponing several games. Rescheduled matches include Hightstown Post 148 vs. Lawrence Post 414, Trenton Posts 93/182 vs. Hamilton Post 31, and North Hamilton Hibos vs. Princeton Post 218. The league aims to make up the games by July 15, with the season resuming on Wednesday, weather permitting.