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Alton Post 126 ended its season with a 19‑12 record after being eliminated from the Illinois State Tournament, with manager Doug Booten praising the team's pitching depth while emphasizing the need to boost hitting consistency and recruit from larger high schools.
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.
Cam Sievers delivered a career‑high 15 strikeouts in six innings, guiding Alton Post 126 to an 8‑3 triumph and cementing a three‑game winning streak as the team heads into postseason play.
A look at the shrinking participation of American Legion baseball in the Midwest, the reasons cited by veteran coaches, and the hopes for a revival through stronger marketing and community engagement.
In a emotionally charged match at Ballwin's Baseball Battles Cancer event, Alton Legion's squad combined early scoring with a tribute to a late manager's wife, cruising to a 10‑4 win.
A young roster from across the region is already showing signs of cohesion, as coaches and players aim for a District 22 title and a future state tournament run.