01/22/2025 - Jim's (SECLMW) Baseball Notes

01/22/2025 - Jim's (SECLMW) Baseball Notes

Unofficial, Uneditted and replete with errors of commission and omission

also posted at: http://baseballlmw.blogspot.com/

and http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/ (American Legion baseball emphasis)

Sources / Social media -

News media

League sites (many Ohio leagues have them)

e-mails

twitter / “x”

GameChanger

Available Coaching positions -

#Ann Arbor Pioneer HS Baseball is looking for the following -

Freshman (9th grade) Head Coach

Varsity Assistant(s)

Junior Varsity Assistants(s)

Freshman (9th grade) Assistant(s)

Contact Steve Brown at sebbbrown@comcast.net (e-mail) or (734) 231-5216

*

#Washtenaw Area Schools Application Consortium - https://www.applitrack.com/wisd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Athletics%2fActivities&subcategory=Coaching (6pm 01/21/2025)

*Ypsilanti Community HS - Boys Assistant Baseball Coach High School

*Ann Arbor Huron HS - Head Freshman Baseball Coach

(note the AA Pioneer Varsity BB job is no longer open - Matt Petersen is the new coach)

#Monroe Area Schools Application Consortium - https://www.applitrack.com/monroecounty/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Athletics%2fActivities (6pm 01/21/2025)

(no baseball positions posted)

#Lenawee Area Schools Application Consortium - https://www.applitrack.com/lisdus/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1

(6pm 01/21/2025) - no positions posted

News -

updated 2025 Calendar (01/22/25) -

January -

*Wednesday January 1 - American Legion Baseball registration opens - https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/baseball/2024/december/legion-baseball-registration-opens-jan-1 (thru May 15 - extentsion to June 1 with additional fee)

#Saturday-Sunday January 25-26 - Jackson College Baseball's “Boys Youth Basketball Tournament (grade 3-8)” - https://jccmi.prestosports.com/sports/bsb/2024-25/releases/20240120mvmwwp

#Saturday January 25 - Hillsdale Charger Baseball Annual First Pitch Dinner

- https://hillsdalechargers.com/sports/2024/6/11/first-pitch-dinner-bsb.aspx

#Sunday January 26 - Junior (13-18) Umpire Training program by Umps Care at Wayne State - https://x.com/coachkelleywsu/status/1876788083149938972 (continues Feb 2, Feb 9, Feb 16, Feb 23, Mar 2) - https://umpscare.com/official-leadership-program-registration/

#Thursday-Saturday January 30-February 1 - 2025 OHSBCA Coaches clinic - http://www.ohsbca.org/aws/OHSBCA/pt/sp/programs-state

#Friday January 31 - Lawrence Tech Sam DeKuiper Memorial Scholarship fund bowling night - https://ltuathletics.com/news/2025/1/6/join-ltu-baseball-for-a-night-of-bowling-to-support-the-sam-dekuiper-memorial-scholarship-fund.aspx

February -

*Saturday February 1 - Wisconsin Legion registration & insurance fees accepted (thru June 1)

#Sunday February 2 - Michigan State 19th Annual MSU Baseball First Pitch Dinner - https://msuspartans.com/news/2024/12/2/tickets-on-sale-for-the-19th-annual-msu-baseball-first-pitch-dinner.aspx

*Saturday February 15 - Ohio Legion Insurance / Registration payments accepted (thru June 1)

*Sunday February 16 - Ohio Legion Athletic Committee and Coaches Meeting /State Bracket Draw

*Monday February 24 - OHSAA Coaching and Tryouts Begin

March -

#Saturday March 8 - SAT Test date

*Monday March 10 - MHSAA Practice Begins

*Wednesday March 19 - MHSAA First Contest

*Friday March 28 - OHSAA Season Begins (games)

*Monday March 31 - Indiana Legion registration deadline

April -

#Saturday April 5 - ACT Test date

*Saturday April 5 - Indiana Legion regional site selection

May -

#Saturday May 3 - SAT Test date

*Sunday May 11 - OHSAA Tournament Draw

*Thursday May 15 - Legion Insurance / Registration deadline (payments accepted thru June 1 w/fee)

*Monday-Saturday May 19-24 - OHSAA Sectional Tournaments

*Monday-Saturday May 26-31 - OHSAA District Tournaments

*Friday May 30 - Ohio Legion Team Registration Deadline

*Friday May 30 - MHSAA District Finals (optional - May 30 or 31)

*Saturday May 31 - MHSAA District Finals (optional - May 30 or 31)

June -

*Sunday June 1 - Legion Insurance / Registration FINAL deadline (with extra fee)

*Tuesday June 3 - 6pm Microsoft Teams call AC to seed all Brackets

*Wednesday June 4 - MHSAA Regional semifinals

*Wednesday-Thursday June 4-5 - OHSAA Regional Tournaments

#Saturday June 7 - SAT Test date

*Saturday June 7 - MHSAA Regional Final

*Saturday June 7 - MHSAA Quarterfinal

*Thursday June 12 - MHSAA Semifinals at McLane Stadium, MSU, East Lansing

*Friday June 13 - MHSAA Semifinals at McLane Stadium, MSU, East Lansing

*Friday June 13 - OHSAA Semifinals

#Saturday June 14 - ACT Test date

*Saturday June 14 - MHSAA Championships at McLane Stadium, MSU, East Lansing

*Saturday June 14 - OHSAA Semifinals

*Sunday June 15 - OHSAA Championships

*Sunday June 15 - Indiana Legion player paperwork due at Department (state)

*Sunday June 15 - Indiana Legion staff / coaches background checks due at Department (state)

*Sunday June 15 - Indiana Legion team rosters due at Department (state)

*Friday June 20 - Michigan Legion Roster / Team Packet Deadline to submit to District or Zone Chair

*Friday June 20 - Ohio Legion Roster Deadline

*Saturday June 22 - Michigan Legion Team Packets Deadline (District Chair to Zone)

*Sunday June 22 - Wisconsin Legion All-Star nominations due

*Monday June 23 - Wisconsin Legion Roster Deadline

*Tuesday June 24 - 10AM Michigan Legion Team Packet Deadline to submit to Department (state)

*Thursday June 26 - Wisconsin Legion Summer WALBA meeting at Legion HQ

July -

$tbd - Michigan Legion Robert Turner Baseball Scholarship application due

**Thursday-Sunday July 3-6 - Elsberry/MO Post 226 Legion 4th of July Wood Bat Tournament - https://www.legion.org/Tournaments/2025/July/elsberry-post-226-annual-aaa-4th-of-july-woodbat-tournament

**Thursday-Sunday July 9-12 - Fike/MO Post 499 Legion Wood Bat Tournament - https://www.legion.org/Tournaments/2025/July/36th-annual-wood-bat-tournament

*Thursday-Monday July 10-14 - Indiana Legion Junior Regionals

*Monday-Sunday July 7-13 - Ohio Legion Junior Regionals

*Friday July 11 - Wisconsin Legion Scholarship applications due at Legion HQ

#Saturday July 12 - ACT Test date

*Monday-Sunday July 14-20 - Ohio Legion Senior Regionals

$Tuesday July 15 - Diamond American Legion Scholarship applicationd due at Department (state) headquarters due - file:///C:/Users/jhm3a/Downloads/Baseball-Scholarship-Form.pdf

*Thursday-Sunday July 17-20 - Indiana Legion Senior Regionals

*Thursday-Sunday July 17-20 - Ohio Legion Junior Department Baseball Tournament

*Thursday-Sunday July 17-20 - Indiana Legion Junior Department Baseball Tournament

*Friday-Tuesday July 18-22 - Wisconsin Legion 16U Regionals (Junion)

*Friday-Tuesday July 18-22 - Wisconsin Legion 17U Regionals (Junior)

*Monday July 21 (week) - Minnesota Legion Division I Sub-State tournaments

*Tuesday-Saturday July 22-26 - Wisconsin Legion AAA Regionals (Senior)

*Wednesday-Sunday July 23-27 - Michigan Legion Class A at Stevensville (Lakeshore HS)

*Wednesday-Sunday July 23-27 - Michigan Legion Class AA at Midland (Northwood University)

*Thursday-Tuesday July 24-29 - Indiana Legion Senior Department Baseball Tournament

*Friday-Monday July 25-28 - Ohio Legion Senior Department Baseball Tournament

*Friday-Tuesday July 25-29 - Wisconsin Legion 16u Department Tournament (Junior)

*Friday-Tuesday July 25-29 - Wisconsin Legion 17u Department Tournament (Junior)

*Friday-Tuesday July 25-29 - Wisconsin Legion AA Regionals (Senior)

*Friday-Tuesday July 25-29 - Wisconsin Legion A Regionals (Senior)

**Friday-Saturday July 25-August 2 - AABC Connie Mack (18u) World Series - Farmington, NM -

New Mexico (host)

DBAT United (Texas) - automatic qualifier

Midland Redskins (Ohio) - automatic qualifier

SOCAL Renegades (California) - automatic qualifier

Twelve Baseball (Texas) - automatic qualifier

$Northwest qualifier

$Ozarks qualifier

$Mountain-West qualifier

$California qualifier

$Texas qualifier

$South Texas qualifier

$South Plains qualifier

*Tuesday-Saturday July 29-August 2 - Wisconsin Legion AAA Department Tournament (Senior)

*Wednesday-Sunday July 30-August 3 - Minnesota Legion Division I Department Tournament

August -

*Friday-Monday August 1-4 - PONY Palomino (18u) World Series - Laredo, TX - https://www.palominoworldseries.org/

*Friday-Tuesday August 1-5 - Wisconsin Legion AA Department Tournament (Senior)

*Friday-Tuesday August 1-5 - Wisconsin Legion A Department Tournament (Senior)

*Wednesday-Sunday August 6-10 - American Legion Regionals -

American Legion Baseball Region 1 - Shrewsbury, Mass.

American Legion Baseball Region 2 - Ridge, Md.

American Legion Baseball Region 3 - Asheboro, N.C.

American Legion Baseball Region 4 - Washington, Mo.

American Legion Baseball Region 5 - Wheaton, Ill. (Host (Wheaton, IL), IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, WI/1, WI/2);

American Legion Baseball Region 6 - West Fargo, N.D. (Host (Fargo, ND), IA, MN/1, MN/2, ND, NE/1, NE/2, SD)

American Legion Baseball Region 7 - Billings, Mont.

American Legion Baseball Region 8 - Fairfield, Calif.

*Saturday-Sunday August 9-10 - Wisconsin Legion All-Star Weekend

**Thursday-Monday August 14-18 - American Legion World Series at Shelby, NC - https://www.legion.org/Tournaments/2025/July/elsberry-post-226-annual-aaa-4th-of-july-woodbat-tournament

American Legion Baseball Region 1 Northeast Champion

American Legion Baseball Region 2 Mid-Atlantic Champion

American Legion Baseball Region 3 Southeast Champion

American Legion Baseball Region 4 Mid-South Champion

American Legion Baseball Region 5 Great Lakes Champion

American Legion Baseball Region 6 Central Plains Champion

American Legion Baseball Region 7 Northwest Champion

American Legion Baseball Region 8 Western Champion

September -

Saturday September 13 - Wisconsin Legion WALBA Fall meeting

October -

TBD - 2025 American Legion World Series Champion guest of MLB at World Series game

November -

December -

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Links -

MHSAA Baseball - https://www.mhsaa.com/sports/baseball

OHSAA Baseball - https://www.ohsaa.org/sports/baseball

MHSBCA - https://www.mhsbca.org/

OHSBCA - http://www.ohsbca.org/aws/OHSBCA/pt/sp/home_page

NFHS Baseball - https://www.nfhs.org/activities-sports/baseball/

American Legion Baseball - https://www.legion.org/get-involved/youth-programs/baseball

$American Legion Diamond Scholarship application - file:///C:/Users/jhm3a/Downloads/Baseball-Scholarship-Form.pdf (due no later than July 15 at Department (state) Headquarters)

Illinois American Legion Baseball -

Indiana American Legion Baseball - https://www.indianalegion.org/baseball (scroll to files)

Kentucky American Legion Baseball -

Michigan American Legion Baseball - https://michiganlegion.org/baseball/

$Michigan American Legion Robert Turner Scholarship - SAMPLE 2024 - https://michiganlegion.org/wp-content/programs/2024TurnerBaseballScholarship.pdf

Minnesota American Legion Baseball - https://www.minnesotalegionbaseball.com/

Ohio American Legion Baseball - https://www.ohiolegion.com/baseball/

West Virginia American Legion Baseball -

Wisconsin American Legion Baseball - WI Legion

WI Legion

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American Legion Baseball - Department of Michigan unofficial list of 2024 baseball awards

American Legion Baseball - Department of Michigan

unofficial list of 2024 baseball awards

*2024 Class A Department of Michigan Champion - Marquette Post 44 - head coach Mark Pantti

*2024 Class AA Department of Michigan Champion - Midland Berryhill Post 163 - head coach Dan Cronkright

*2024 American Legion Great Lakes Region Champion - Midland Berryhill Post 163 - head coach Dan Cronkright

*2024 American Legion World Series Runner-up - Midland Berryhill Post 163 - head coach Dan Cronkright

2024 Hal Newhouser Award - Michgan Class A MVP

Blake Walther Marquette Post 44 - Munising/24 (Superior Central HS baseball)

*2024 KiKi Cuyler Award - Michigan Class AA MVP

The Midland Berryhill Post 163 Team -

Gibson Brown Shortstop - Midland Dow HS/25

Mitchell Walters Shortstop - Shepherd HS/23 / Alpena CC

Ryan Louch Second Base - Clare HS/25 (Lansing CC)

Jayden Mieske First Base - Gladwin HS/25

Jack Sequin Pitcher - Bay City Western HS/25 (Saginaw Valley State University)

Aidan Robinson* Center Field - Bay City Western HS/24 / Northwood

Jake Szajenko Pitcher - Midland Dow HS/25

Cayden Smith* Pitcher - Beal City HS/24 / Central Michigan

Cayden Nieto Catcher - Midland HS/25 (Kalamazoo CC)

Brett Faccio Pitcher - Midland HS/25 (Yale)

Landon Love Pitcher - Beaverton HS/26

Tanner Sonntag Pitcher - Bay City John Glenn HS/23 / Palm Beach State College

Sam Briggs Pitcher - Standish / Sterling HS/25 (Saginaw Valley State University)

Luke LaCourse Pitcher - Bay City Western HS/25 (Michigan State)

Nolan Harris Catcher - Midland Dow HS/25

Lane Kloha Pitcher - Midland HS/23 / Central Michigan

Nathan Ball* First Base - Bay City John Glenn HS/13 / Eastern Michigan (Central Michigan)

Chad Brown* Pitcher - Hemlock HS/25 (Michigan State)

*2024 American Legion World Series All-Tournament team -

Nathan Ball

Cayden Smith

Aidan Robinson

Chad Brown

*2024 American Legion Michigan Player of the Year - Sean Parker (Adrian/MI Post 275) - Adrian HS/MI (Adrian College)

*2024 Robert Turner Award - Nicklas Pantti (Marquette/MI Post 44) - Marquette HS/MI (Lakeland University)

*Department of Michigan Zone Champions

Zone 3 / Class A Champion - Breckenridge/MI Post 295

Zone 4 / Class AA Champion - Midland/MI Post 165 Berryhill

Zone 4 / Class A Champion - Breckenridge/MI Post 295

Zone 5 / Class A Champion - Gladstone/MI Post 71

Zone 5 / Junior Champions - Marquette/MI Post 44/jr White Diamonds

Local awards -

*Three Oaks/MI Post 204 -

Roy "Butch" Schwark Memorial Scholarship - Devon Flanery (Edwardsburg HS/23 / Lake Michigan College)

*Adrian/MI Post 275 -

Adrian/MI G. Chandler Bond Post 275 Scholarship - Sean Parker - Adrian HS/24 (Adrian College)

Adrian/MI G. Chandler Bond Post 275 Scholarship - Tristan Hayes - Adrian HS/24 (Adrian College)

Adrian/MI G. Chandler Bond Post 275 Scholarship - Max Bledsoe - Tecumseh HS/24 (Siena Heights University)

Adrian/MI G. Chandler Bond Post 275 Scholarship - Miles Frank - Adrian Madison HS/24 (Albion College)

Adrian/MI G. Chandler Bond Post 275 Scholarship - Nic Shadley - Clinton HS/24 (Terra State Community College)

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*2024 Department of Michigan Class A Tournament -

Marquette/MI Post 44 Blues - Zone 5 - Department Class A Champion

Hudson/MI Post 180 Hellcats - Zone 1

Three Oaks/MI Post 204 - Zone 2

Breckenridge/MI Post 295 - Zone 3 champion

Gaylord/MI Post 458 - Zone 4 champion

Gladstone/MI Post 71 - Zone 5 champion

*2024 Department of Michigan Class AA Tournament -

Midland/MI Berryhill Post 165 - Zone 4 champion - Department Class AA Champion

Adrian/MI Post 275 - Zone 1

Blissfield/MI Post 325 - Zone 1

Stevensville/MI Post 568 - Zone 2

Mt Pleasant/MI Post 110/AA - Zone 4

Bay City/MI Post 18 - Zone 4

*2024 American Legion World Series Tournament -

Billings/MT Post 4 - Northwest Region 7 Champion

Bossier City/LA Post 202 - Mid-South Region 4 Champion

Fargo/ND Post 2 - Central Plains Region 6 Champion

Hudson/MA Post 100 - Northeast Region 1 Champion

League City/TX Post 554 - Western Region 8 Champion - American Legion World Series semifinal

Midland/MI Post 165 - Great Lakes Region 5 Champion - American Legion World Series runner-up

Troy/AL Post 70 - Southeast Region 3 Champion - American Legion World Series Champion

Wilmington/DE Post 1 - Mid-Atlantic Region 2 Champion - American Legion World Series semifinal

* all the above is unofficial! *

01/06/2025 - Jim's (SECLMW) Baseball Notes

01/06/2025 - Jim's (SECLMW) Baseball Notes

Unofficial, Uneditted and replete with errors of commission and omission

also posted at: http://baseballlmw.blogspot.com/

and http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/ (American Legion baseball emphasis)

AS ALWAYS FEEL FREE TO TELL ME YOU NO LONGER WANT THESE E-MAILS!!!

Jim's Plan 2025 (no promises) -

*Follow MHSAA & OHSAA (NW Ohio / SE Michigan) baseball

*Follow* MCCAA / OCCAC baseball (concentration on NW Ohio / SE Michigan)

*Follow* NAIA baseball Michigan / Ohio

*Follow* NCAA III baseball Michigan / Ohio

*Follow* NCAA II baseball Michigan / Ohio

(Follow* means I try to keep track but I'll concentrate on high school)

X-NCAA I Baseball - I'm done with it - good baseball but no longer college baseball

Follow American Legion Baseball (other summer BB at my discretion)

Sources / Social media -

News media

League sites (many Ohio leagues have them)

e-mails

twitter / “x”

GameChanger

Initial 2025 Calendar (01/06/25) -

January -

*Wednesday January 1 - American Legion Baseball registration opens - https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/baseball/2024/december/legion-baseball-registration-opens-jan-1

*Friday-Saturday January 10-11 - 2025 MHSBCA convention - https://www.mhsbca.org/

*Saturday January 18 - Ohio Legion Athletic Committee meeting at Dept Mid-Winter

*Thursday-Friday January 30-February 1 - 2025 OHSBCA Coaches clinic - http://www.ohsbca.org/aws/OHSBCA/pt/sp/programs-state

February -

*Saturday February 15 - Legion Insurance / Registration payments accepted (thru June 1)

*Sunday February 16 - Ohio Legion Athletic Committee and Coaches Meeting /State Bracket Draw

*Monday February 24 - OHSAA Coaching and Tryouts Begin

March -

#Saturday March 8 - SAT Test date

*Monday March 10 - MHSAA Practice Begins

*Wednesday March 19 - MHSAA First Contest

*Friday March 28 - OHSAA Season Begins (games)

*Monday March 31 - Indiana Legion registration deadline

April -

#Saturday April 5 - ACT Test date

*Saturday April 5 - Indiana Legion regional site selection

May -

#Saturday May 3 - SAT Test date

*Sunday May 11 - OHSAA Tournament Draw

*Thursday May 15 - Legion Insurance / Registration deadline (payments accepted thru June 1 w/fee)

*Monday-Saturday May 19-24 - OHSAA Sectional Tournaments

*Monday-Saturday May 26-31 - OHSAA District Tournaments

*Friday May 30 - Ohio Legion Team Registration Deadline

*Friday May 30 - MHSAA District Finals (optional - May 30 or 31)

*Saturday May 31 - MHSAA District Finals (optional - May 30 or 31)

June -

*Sunday June 1 - Legion Insurance / Registration FINAL deadline (with extra fee)

*Tuesday June 3 - 6pm Microsoft Teams call AC to seed all Brackets

*Wednesday June 4 - MHSAA Regional semifinals

*Wednesday-Thursday June 4-5 - OHSAA Regional Tournaments

#Saturday June 7 - SAT Test date

*Saturday June 7 - MHSAA Regional Final

*Saturday June 7 - MHSAA Quarterfinal

*Thursday June 12 - MHSAA Semifinals at McLane Stadium, MSU, East Lansing

*Friday June 13 - MHSAA Semifinals at McLane Stadium, MSU, East Lansing

*Friday June 13 - OHSAA Semifinals

#Saturday June 14 - ACT Test date

*Saturday June 14 - MHSAA Championships at McLane Stadium, MSU, East Lansing

*Saturday June 14 - OHSAA Semifinals

*Sunday June 15 - OHSAA Championships

*Sunday June 15 - Legion player paperwork due at Department (state)

*Sunday June 15 - Legion staff / coaches background checks due at Department (state)

*Sunday June 15 - Legion team rosters due at Department (state)

*Friday June 20 - Ohio Legion Roster Deadline

July -

*Thursday-Monday July 10-14 - Indiana Junior Legion Regionals

*Monday-Sunday July 7-13 - Ohio Junior Legion Regionals

#Saturday July 12 - ACT Test date

*Monday-Sunday July 14-20 - Ohio Senior Legion Regionals

*Thursday-Sunday July 17-20 - Indiana Senior Legion Regionals

*Thursday-Sunday July 17-20 - Ohio Junior Legion Baseball Tournament

*Thursday-Sunday July 17-20 - Indiana Junior Legion Baseball Tournament

*Thursday-Tuesday July 24-29 - Indiana Senior Baseball Tournament

*Friday-Monday July 25-28 - Ohio Legion Senior Baseball Tournament

August -

*Wednesday-Sunday August 6-10 -

American Legion Baseball Region 1 - Shrewsbury, Mass.

American Legion Baseball Region 2 - Ridge, Md.

American Legion Baseball Region 3 - Asheboro, N.C.

American Legion Baseball Region 4 - Washington, Mo.

American Legion Baseball Region 5 - Wheaton, Ill.

American Legion Baseball Region 6 - West Fargo, N.D.

American Legion Baseball Region 7 - Billings, Mont.

American Legion Baseball Region 8 - Fairfield, Calif.

*Thursday-Monday August 14-18 - American Legion World Series

September -

October -

November -

December -

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Links -

MHSAA Baseball - https://www.mhsaa.com/sports/baseball

OHSAA Baseball - https://www.ohsaa.org/sports/baseball

MHSBCA - https://www.mhsbca.org/

OHSBCA - http://www.ohsbca.org/aws/OHSBCA/pt/sp/home_page

NFHS Baseball - https://www.nfhs.org/activities-sports/baseball/

American Legion Baseball - https://www.legion.org/get-involved/youth-programs/baseball

Illinois American Legion Baseball -

Indiana American Legion Baseball - https://www.indianalegion.org/baseball (scroll to files)

Kentucky American Legion Baseball -

Michigan American Legion Baseball -

Minnesota American Legion Baseball - https://www.minnesotalegionbaseball.com/

Ohio American Legion Baseball - https://www.ohiolegion.com/baseball/

West Virginia American Legion Baseball -

Wisconsin American Legion Baseball - WI Legion

WI Legion

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08/21/24 2024 American Legion World Series - SECLMW's unofficial notes

08/21/24 2024 American Legion World Series - SECLMW's unofficial notes

*Format: Two 4-team pools play August 15-18, top two teams in each pool play semifinal on -8/19 and Championship on 08/20;

*Tie-breakers if two teams remain: (1) Head-to-head competition between teams; (2) Fewest runs allowed overall; (3) Most runs scored overall; (4) Coin flip;

*Tie-breakers if three or more teams remain: (1) Fewest runs allowed overall; (2) Most runs scored overall; (3) Coin flip;

*American Legion World Series - https://americanlegion.sportngin.com/page/show/8336943-2024-postseason

*American Legion World Series Media (historical) guide - https://issuu.com/theath1296/docs/2024_record_book?fr=sMzlhNDYyNzY2MDA

*SECLMW's unofficial “Michigan at the American Legion World Series” - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/082124-michigans-unofficial-history-in.html

Stars Pool -

1-Troy/AL Post 70 - 2-1 - Champion

2-League City/TX Post 554 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 13)

3-Fargo/ND Post 2 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 14 runs)

4-Hudson/MA Post 100 - 0-3 (Runs Allowed: 26)

Stripes Pool -

1-Midland/MI Post 165 - 3-0 (Runs Allowed: 5) - Runner-up

2-Wilmington/DE Post 1 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 12)

3-Bossier City/LA Post 202 - 1-2 (Runs Allowed: 6)

4-Billings/MT Post 4 - 0-3 (Runs Allowed: 10)

Complete Games -

Asa Sampson (League City/TX Post 554) 08/15 vs Fargo/ND Post 2

Chad Brown (Midland/MI Post 165) 08/15 vs Bossier City/LA Post 202

Kade Bryant (Bossier City/LA Post 202) 08/15 vs Midland/MI Post 165

Drew McDowell (Billings/MT Post 4) 08/18 vs Bossier City/LA Post 202

Easton Sanders (Bossier City/LA Post 202) 08/18 vs Wilmington/DE Post 1

Cody Walsh (Troy/AL Post 70) 08/18 vs League City/TX Post 554

Brody Lindsey (Troy/AL Post 70) 08/19 vs Wilmington/DE Post 1

Home Runs -

Brice Smith (League City/TX Post 554) 08/15 vs Fargo/ND Post 2

Hunter DiCarlantonio (Wilmington/DE Post 1) 08/15 vs Billings/MT Post 4

Reese Brewer (League City/TX Post 554) 08/16 vs Hudson/MA Post 100

Payne Jefcoat (Troy/AL Post 70) 08/19 vs Wilmington/DE Post 1

NOTE: High School ID and Grad Year are by me (using Google) and may not be correct!!

#Thursday 08/15 (pool play) - Senior Citizens Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 1 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081624-2024-american-legion-world.html

G1 - League City/TX Post 554 7, Fargo/ND Post 2 3

G2 - Midland/MI Post 165 3, Bossier City/LA Post 202 0

G3 - Troy/AL Post 70 10. Hudson/MA Post 100 1

G4 - Wilmington/DE Post 1 6, Billings/MT Post 4 1

#Friday 08/16 (pool play) - Academic Achievement Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 2 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081724-2024-american-legion-world.html

G5 - League City/TX Post 554 4, Hudson/MA Post 100 2

G6 - Fargo/ND Post 2 5, Troy/AL Post 70 4 - 14 innings

#Saturday 08/17 (pool play) - USAA Military Appreciation Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 3 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081824-2024-american-legion-world.html

G7 - Fargo/ND Post 2 12, Hudson/MA Post 100 3

G8 - Midland/MI Post 165 9, Wilmington/DE Post 1 2

*G9 - Bossier City/LA Post 202 / Billings/MT Post 4 suspended weather

#Sunday 08/18 (pool play) - Atrium Healthy Heroes Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 4 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081924-2024-american-legion-world.html

G9 - Bossier City/LA Post 202 1, Billings/MT Post 4 0 (completion of game started 08/17)

G10 - Midland/MI Post 165 4, Billings/MT Post 4 3

G11 - Wilmington/DE Post 1 3, Bossier City/LA Post 202 2

G12 - Troy/AL Post 70 8, League City/TX Post 554 0

#Monday 08/19 (semifinals) - Youth Athletic Day (ESPNU)

*SECLMW's Day 5 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/082024-2024-american-legion-world.html

G13 - Midland/MI Post 165 1, League City/TX Post 554 0 - 8 innings

G14 - Troy/AL Post 70 4, Wilmington/DE Post 1 0 - 3 hour rain delay

#Tuesday 08/20 (Championship) - (ESPNU)

G15 - Troy/AL Post 70 5, Midland/MI Post 165 3

*v Troy/70.........: 0-0-0.0-0-2.3 = 5 (5-8-0-7lob); SP/nd-Brady Richardson (Enterprise/25; 4+ip-21bf, 2R/2er, 6H, 3BB, 4K); P2-Easton Walsh (Florala/26; 1.1ip-6bf, 0R, 0H, 2BB, 1K); P3/WP-Aiden Wright (Dale County/23-Enterprise CC; 1.2ip, 1R/1er, 1H, 1K); Haze McCorkel (Dothan/24) 3/3, 1RBI;

*H Midland/165: 0-0-1.10-0-.1 = 3 (3-7-3-9lob); SP/nd-Chad Brown (Hemlock/25; 5+ip-20bf, 2R/0er, 4H, 1BB, 1K); P2/LP-Brett Faccio (Midland/25; 1ip-6bf, 2R/0er, 1H, 1-HBP; P3-Cayden Smith (Beal City/24; 1ip-7bf, 1R/0er, 2H, 1K); Aiden Robinson (Bay City Western/24) 2/3, 1RBI, 2B; Nathan Ball (Bay City John Glenn/23-Eastern Michigan) 2/3, 1RBI;

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Awards -

*2024 American Legion World Series awards announced (The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262458/2024-american-legion-world-series-awards-announced

The 2024 American Legion Baseball awards were announced Tuesday night after the championship game of the 97th American Legion World Series.

*American Legion Baseball Big Stick Award - Sam Ovsak of Fargo (N.D.) Post 2 with 24 total bases - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/bigstick

*American Legion Baseball Slugger Award - Sam Ovsak of Fargo (N.D.) Post 2with a .528 batting average - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/batting

*Click Cowger RBI Award goes to Nathan Ball of Midland (Mich.) Post 165, with 13 RBIs - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/rbi

*American Legion Baseball Pitching Award goes to Tyler Ryden of League City (Tex.) Post 554, with 39 strikeouts - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/pitching

*Jack Williams Leadership Award goes to the coaching staff of Troy (Ala.) Post 70: Ross Hixon, Hunter Mann, Tanner Wells and Matt Whitton - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/leadership

*James F. Daniels Jr. Sportsmanship Award goes to Gunner Justice of Troy (Ala.) Post 70 - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/sportsmanship

*George W. Rulon American Legion Baseball Player of the Year is Cayden Smith of Midland (Mich.) Post 165 - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/player

*American Legion World Series STAT BROADCAST All-Tournament Team:

First base: Nathan Ball, Midland (Mich.) Post 165;

Second base: Gunner Justice, Troy (Ala.) Post 70;

Third base: Jackson Higgins, League City (Tex.) Post 554;

Shortstop: Cayden Smith, Midland (Mich.) Post 165;

Catcher: Adam Leininger, Fargo (N.D.) Post 2;

Utility: Sam Ovsak, Fargo (N.D.) Post 2;

Designated hitter: Cody Walsh, Troy (Ala.) Post 70;

Outfielder: Adam Robinson, Midland (Mich.) Post 165;

Outfielder: Houston Markham, Troy (Ala.) Post 70;

Outfielder: Blake Wynn, Troy (Ala.) Post 70;;

Pitcher: Tyler Ryden, League City (Tex.) Post 554;

Pitcher: Chad Brown, Midland (Mich.) Post 165;

Pitcher: Brady Fox, Wilmington Delvets (Del.) Post 1;

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*Michigan’s Smith named Legion Baseball Player of the Year (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262460/michigan%E2%80%99s-smith-named-legion-baseball-player-year (Cayden Smith - Midland/MI Post 165 - Beal City HS)

*George W. Rulon Player of the Year - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards

#2024 ALB All-Academic Team announced https://www.legion.org/baseball/262414/2024-alb-all-academic-team-announced

All-Academic Team Captain: Tristin Pecevich, Quincy, Mass., Post 294

Northeast Region: Edward Curry, Valparaiso, Ind., Post 94

Mid-Atlantic Region: Lincoln Scott, Elkins, W. Va., Post 29

Southeast Region: Davis Albert, Dudley, N.C., Post 11

Mid-South Region: Hunter Hutchens, Tupelo, Miss., Post 49

Great Lakes Region: Brgan Kroger, Osseo, Wis., Post 324

Central Plains Region: Noah Jabman, Beatrice, Neb., Post 27

Northwest Region: Zach Hassan, Williamsburg, Va., Post 39

Western Region: Logan Sanders, League City, Texas, Post 554

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Media 08/21/24 -

*Troy Post 70 captures World Series Championship (Josh Boutwell / Troy Messenger) https://www.troymessenger.com/2024/08/20/troy-post-70-captures-world-series-championship/

*Stunning: Berryhill falls in World Series final (Fred Kelly / Midland Daily News) https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/berryhill-falls-world-series-final-19679909.php

*For Troy (Ala.) Post 70, a comeback and a 2nd ALWS title in 3 years (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262459/troy-ala-post-70-comeback-and-2nd-alws-title-3-years

*American Legion World Series title eludes Berryhill with late uprising (Lee Thompson / MLive / Bay City) https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2024/08/american-legion-world-series-title-eludes-berryhill-with-late-uprising.html

*Berryhill plays for American Legion World Series title on ESPNU tonight (Lee Thompson / MLive / Bay City) Berryhill plays for American Legion World Series title on ESPNU tonight

Berryhill plays for American Legion World Series title on ESPNU tonight Team featuring many Bay City area players is one victory from winning it all

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08/21/24 Michigan's unofficial history in the American Legion World Series

08/21/24 Michigan's unofficial history in the American Legion World Series -

(1) Midland Post 165's 2024 post-season

(2) Michigan in the American Legion World Series

(3) American Legion narrative for Michigan's American Legion World Series Champions (1959, 2009)

(4) Michigan's post-season awards

*American Legion World Series - Shelby, NC

08/20/24 - Troy/AL Pot 70 5, Midland Berryhill Post 165 3 - championship game

08/19/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 1, League City/TX Post 554 0 - 8 innings

08/18/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 4, Billings/MT Post 4 3

08/17/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 9, Wilmington/DE Post 1 2

08/15/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 3, Bossier City/LA Post 202 0

*American Legion Great Lakes Regional - Wheaton, IL

08/11/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 6, Evansville/IN Post 265 Eugene Pate 3

08/11/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 7, Eau Claire/WI Post 53 1

08/10/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 7, Lancaster/OH Post 11 1

08/09/24 - Evansville/IN Post 265 Eugene Pate 3, Midland Berryhill Post 165 1

08/08/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 8, Eau Claire/WI Post 53 2

08/07/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 3, Lancaster/OH Post 11 1

*American Legion Michigan Department Championship - Midland, MI

07/27/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 19, Blissfield/MI Post 325 4

07/26/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 5, Mt Plaeasnt/MI Post 110/AA 2

07/25/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 5, Bay City/MI Post 18 1

*American Legion Michigan Zone 4 Class AA Championship - Mt Pleasant, MI

07/19/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 6, Bay City/MI Post 18 3

07/18/24 - Midland Berryhill Post 165 14, Big Rapids/MI Post 98 0

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*American Legion World Series - Michigan -

2024 - Midland Berryhill - ALWS Runner-up / Region 5 Champion

2022 - Midland Berryhill - Region 5 Champion

2021 - Midland Berryhill - Region 5 Champion

2018 - Midland Berryhill - Region 5 Champion

2017 - Midland Berryhill - Region 5 Champion

2015 - Midland Berryhill - Region 5 Champion

2014 - Midland Berryhill - ALWS Runner-up / Region 5 Champion

2011 - Midland Berryhill - Region 5 Champion

2009 - Midland Berryhill - ALWS Champion / Region 5 Champion

2008 - Midland Berryhill - Region 5 Champion

1996 - Midland Berryhill - Region 5 Champion

1994 - Blissfield - Region 5 Champion

1990 - Midland Berryhill - Region 5 Champion

1978 - Allen Park - Region 5 Champion

1971 - Lincoln Park - Region 5 Champion

1964 - Detroit - Region 5 Champion

1959 - Detroit Post 187 - ALWS Champion / Sectional Champion

1943 - Flint - NorthEast Sectional Champion

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#1959 American Legion World Series at Hastings, NE

*Champion - Detroit/MI Post 187

*Runner-up - Hampton/VA Post 48

*Recap (https://issuu.com/theath1296/docs/2024_record_book?fr=sMzlhNDYyNzY2MDA)

Sparked by the all-around play of 5-6 shortstop Fred Brown, Detroit, MI Post 187 won the American Legion World Series championship.

The Michigan champion had to overcome an opening day setback to advance through the elimination round to win the title. It was a remake of regional and sectional playoffs as Detroit rebounded in both those tournaments after early round losses to come back and win.

Detroit won the title with a pair of victories over previously unbeaten Hampton, VA winng 5-3 and 11-4.

Detroit managed only five hits in the championship game, but Hampton committed a record 10 errors. Two of the Detroit hits came from catcher John Hansen.

Bowen was chosen the American Legion Player of the Year while Phoenix's Louis Webb had the highest average at .478.

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#2009 American Legion World Series at Fargo, ND

*Champion - Midland/MI Post 165

*Runner-up - Medford/OR Post 15

*Recap (https://issuu.com/theath1296/docs/2024_record_book?fr=sMzlhNDYyNzY2MDA)

On a sun-splashed afternoon that felt more like an autumn college football Saturday, Midland, Michigan Post 165 won the 2009 American Legion World Series championship.

It was a perfect ending to an otherwise imperfect tournament due to inclement weather. In fact seven of the tournaments 14 games were seven inning affairs instead of the normal nine-inning games due to the weather.

In the end it was Midland, Michigan claiming the national championship beating Medford, Oregon Post 15 11-4 in front of 1,867 at Newman Outdoor Stadium on the campus of North Dakota State University.

Defending champions Las Vegas returned to defend its title and was the pre-tourney choice to repeat but just prior to the start of the Series, Jeff Malm, the MVP in '08 signed a Big-League contract. Midland, the only other returning team from the 2008 field was then installed a slight favorite to claim the crown. Midland did not disappoint its fans by going 5-0 at the ALWS.

The mainstay was tourney MVP Jordan Dean.

Dean, shortstop, anchored a defense that turned 12 double plays,

Perhaps one of the wildest games in American Legion saw Midland eliminate Rowan County, NC 15-14.

Midland was cruising with a 12-0 margin going into the sixth innings when North Carolina exploded for eight runs. Midland countered with three runs in the seventh before North Carolina scored five in the seventh. In the bottom of the ninth, North Carolina scored again to cut the margin to one and the game ended that way.

The championship game was exciting as Midland jumped to an 8-0 lead and coasted to the win.

Midland ended its most successful season at 54-7 record.

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Michigan American Legion Baseball awards

*George W. Rulon Player of the Year - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/player

Through a special arrangement with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, a player is selected each year as the George W. Rulon Player of the Year. The award is based on integrity, mental attitude, cooperation, citizenship, sportsmanship, scholastic aptitude and general good conduct.

2024 Cayden Smith, Post 165, Midland, MI

2001 Jay Threet, Post 275, Adrian, MI

1959 Fred Bowen, Jr., Thomas A. Edison Post 187, Detroit, MI

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*The American Legion Baseball Slugger - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/batting

Since 1945, the American Legion has presented a slugger trophy to the player with the highest batting average during national competition.

2017 Jordan Patty, Midland, Mich. (.529)

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*American Legion Baseball Big Stick Award - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/bigstick

The Big Stick Award is given at the American Legion World Series to the player who rounds the most bases in regional and national competition.

2009 Kyle O'Boyle, Midland, Mich.

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*Dr. Irvin L. "Click" Cowger RBI Memorial Award - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/rbi

Dr. Irvin L. Cowger, a former Department of Kansas adjutant and devoted baseball supporter. The National Americanism Commission established an award in Cowger's name, sponsored by the Department of Kansas. The recipient is credited with the most runs batted in during regional and national competition.

2024 Nathan Ball, Post 165, Midland, MI

2009 Kyle O'Boyle, Midland, Mich.

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*Bob Feller Pitching Award - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/pitching

Bob Feller was the first American Legion Baseball alumnus elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. Despite an active business career, Feller continues to maintain a keen interest in the program. The recipient is the player with the most strikeouts in regional and national competition.

2017 Jordan Patty, Midland, MI (19)

2011 Colton Loomis, Midland, MI (35)

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*James F. Daniel Jr. Memorial Sportsmanship Award -

The James F. Daniel Jr. Memorial Sportsmanship Award is presented to a player who participates in the Legion World Series and best embodies the principles of good sportsmanship.

2014 Tanner Gross, Post 165, Midland, MI

2009 Garret Yatch, Midland, Mich.

1996 Andy Hoffman, Berry Hill Post 165, Midland, Mich.

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*Jack Williams Memorial Leadership Award - https://www.legion.org/baseball/awards/leadership

Adjutant Jack Williams led the Department of North Dakota for 49 years before his death in 1967. Aware that proper adult leadership is an important component of success, Williams encouraged qualified men to work in the program. To honor Williams' memory, this award is presented to the manager and coach of the national championship team as outstanding representatives of adult leadership.

2009 Dan Cronkright, Mgr., Steven Cronkright and Patrick Dawson, coaches, Midland, Mich.

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*American Legion Graduate of the Year - Graduate of the Year | The American Legion

Graduate of the Year | The American Legion Each year The American Legion honors a former American Legion Baseball player who is currently playing in the Ma...

Each year The American Legion honors a former American Legion Baseball player who is currently playing in the Major Leagues for his character, leadership, playing abilities and community service. Individuals are recommended by their respective post.

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08/20/24 2024 American Legion World Series - SECLMW's unofficial notes

08/20/24 2024 American Legion World Series - SECLMW's unofficial notes

*Format: Two 4-team pools play August 15-18, top two teams in each pool play semifinal on -8/19 and Championship on 08/20;

*Tie-breakers if two teams remain: (1) Head-to-head competition between teams; (2) Fewest runs allowed overall; (3) Most runs scored overall; (4) Coin flip;

*Tie-breakers if three or more teams remain: (1) Fewest runs allowed overall; (2) Most runs scored overall; (3) Coin flip;

*American Legion World Series - https://americanlegion.sportngin.com/page/show/8336943-2024-postseason

*American Legion World Series Media (historical) guide - https://issuu.com/theath1296/docs/2024_record_book?fr=sMzlhNDYyNzY2MDA

Stars Pool -

1-Troy/AL Post 70 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 6)

2-League City/TX Post 554 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 13) - SF/Loss

3-Fargo/ND Post 2 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 14 runs)

4-Hudson/MA Post 100 - 0-3 (Runs Allowed: 26)

Stripes Pool -

1-Midland/MI Post 165 - 3-0 (Runs Allowed: 5) + SF/win

2-Wilmington/DE Post 1 - 2-1 (Runs Allowed: 12)

3-Bossier City/LA Post 202 - 1-2 (Runs Allowed: 6)

4-Billings/MT Post 4 - 0-3 (Runs Allowed: 10)

Complete Games -

Asa Sampson (League City/TX Post 554) 08/15 vs Fargo/ND Post 2

Chad Brown (Midland/MI Post 165) 08/15 vs Bossier City/LA Post 202

Kade Bryant (Bossier City/LA Post 202) 08/15 vs Midland/MI Post 165

Drew McDowell (Billings/MT Post 4) 08/18 vs Bossier City/LA Post 202

Easton Sanders (Bossier City/LA Post 202) 08/18 vs Wilmington/DE Post 1

Cody Walsh (Troy/AL Post 70) 08/18 vs League City/TX Post 554

Brody Lindsey (Troy/AL Post 70) 08/19 vs Wilmington/DE Post 1

Home Runs -

Brice Smith (League City/TX Post 554) 08/15 vs Fargo/ND Post 2

Hunter DiCarlantonio (Wilmington/DE Post 1) 08/15 vs Billings/MT Post 4

Reese Brewer (League City/TX Post 554) 08/16 vs Hudson/MA Post 100

Payne Jefcoat (Troy/AL Post 70) 08/19 vs Wilmington/DE Post 1

NOTE: High School ID and Grad Year are by me (using Google) and may not be correct!!

#Thursday 08/15 (pool play) - Senior Citizens Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 1 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081624-2024-american-legion-world.html

G1 - League City/TX Post 554 7, Fargo/ND Post 2 3

G2 - Midland/MI Post 165 3, Bossier City/LA Post 202 0

G3 - Troy/AL Post 70 10. Hudson/MA Post 100 1

G4 - Wilmington/DE Post 1 6, Billings/MT Post 4 1

#Friday 08/16 (pool play) - Academic Achievement Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 2 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081724-2024-american-legion-world.html

G5 - League City/TX Post 554 4, Hudson/MA Post 100 2

G6 - Fargo/ND Post 2 5, Troy/AL Post 70 4 - 14 innings

#Saturday 08/17 (pool play) - USAA Military Appreciation Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 3 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081824-2024-american-legion-world.html

G7 - Fargo/ND Post 2 12, Hudson/MA Post 100 3

G8 - Midland/MI Post 165 9, Wilmington/DE Post 1 2

*G9 - Bossier City/LA Post 202 / Billings/MT Post 4 suspended weather

#Sunday 08/18 (pool play) - Atrium Healthy Heroes Day (ESPN3)

*SECLMW's Day 4 - http://albdistrict2mi.blogspot.com/2024/08/081924-2024-american-legion-world.html

G9 - Bossier City/LA Post 202 1, Billings/MT Post 4 0 (completion of game started 08/17)

G10 - Midland/MI Post 165 4, Billings/MT Post 4 3

G11 - Wilmington/DE Post 1 3, Bossier City/LA Post 202 2

G12 - Troy/AL Post 70 8, League City/TX Post 554 0

#Monday 08/19 (semifinals) - Youth Athletic Day (ESPNU)

G13 - Midland/MI Post 165 1, League City/TX Post 554 0 - 8 innings

*v League City/554: 0-0-0.0-0-0.0-0 = 0 (0-5-2-8); SP/nd-Tyler Ryden (Clear Springs/24; 7ip-25bf, 0R, 2H, 2BB, 8K); P2/LP-Braden Castle (Santa Fe/24; 2/3ip-6bf, 1R/1er, 2H, 2BB, 2K); Reese Brewer (Bay Area Christian/24) 1/4, 2B; Jackson Higgins (Santa Fe/25) 2/4, 2B;

*H Midland/165....: 0-0-0.0-0-0.0-1 = 1 (1-4-0-4); SP/nd-Luke LaCourse (Bay City Western/25; 7.2ip-30bf, 0R, 5H, 3BB, 8K); P2/WP-Cayden Smith (Beal City/24; 1/3ip-2bf, 0R, 0H, 1K, 1-HBP); Nate Ball (Bay City John Glenn/23-Eastern Michigan) 2/4, 1RBI;

G14 - Troy/AL Post 70 4, Wilmington/DE Post 1 0 - 3 hour rain delay

*v Wilmington/DE Post 1: 0-0-0.0-0-0.0 = 0 (0-2-2-4lob); SP/LP-Matt Speicher (Salesianum/24; 4ip-19bf, 1R/1er, 2H, 4BB, 5K, 1-HBP); P2-Hunter Dicarlantonio (Delaware Military Academy/25; 2ip-10bf, 3R/3er, 4H);

*H Troy/70.......................: 0-0-0.1-0-3.x = 4 (4-6-1-7lob); SP/WP-Brody Lindsey (Dothan/23-Southern Union State; 7ip/CG-25bf, 0R, 2H, 3BB, 5K); Payne Jefcoat (Hartfield Academy/24) 2/3, 1RBI, HR;

#Tuesday 08/20 (Championship) - (ESPNU)

G15 7:00pm - Midland/MI Post 165 / Troy/AL Post 70

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Media 08/20/24 -

*Wow!: Berryhill walks off into World Series final (Fred Kelly / Midland Daily News) https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/berryhill-walks-world-series-final-19665337.php

*Post 554 falls in extra-inning nail-biter, ending World Series run (James Lacombe / Galveston County Daily News) https://www.galvnews.com/sports/free/post-554-falls-in-extra-inning-nail-biter-ending-world-series-run/article_69531650-2d2f-5fc9-819f-b71dc17f7da8.html

*DelVets eliminated in American Legion World Series semifinals (Sean Greene / WDEL.com) https://www.wdel.com/news/delvets-eliminated-in-american-legion-world-series-semifinals/article_41b3a580-5ea9-11ef-a3b5-37c8b331d034.html

*no story yet (10:30am 08/20 - / Troy Messenger) https://www.troymessenger.com/category/sports/

*ALWS Game 13: Michigan denies Texas’ repeat bid with extra innings victory (Richard Walker / The American Legion) https://www.legion.org/baseball/262448/alws-game-13-michigan-denies-texas%E2%80%99-repeat-bid-extra-innings-victory

*ALWS Game 14: Alabama punches title game ticket (Richard Walker / The American Legion) ALWS Game 14: Alabama punches title game ticket

ALWS Game 14: Alabama punches title game ticket Troy Post 70 will try to win the program’s second American Legion World Series title in three years after defeat...

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