American Legion Post 223 17U defeated Damascus Junior Legion 2-1 on Thursday after taking the lead late in the game. The game was tied at one with American Legion Post 223 17U batting in the top of the seventh when Ryder Chalk singled off of Byron Clack, driving in one run. The pitching was strong on both sides. American Legion Post 223 17U pitchers struck out 11 including a strong start from Garrett Greffe (5) and Noah Pugh (6), while Byron Clack sat down four.

In the top of the sixth inning, American Legion Post 223 17U tied things up at one. American Legion Post 223 17U scored one run when Luke Bowman doubled with one out in the sixth inning. Ryder Chalk and Bowman each drove in one run to lead American Legion Post 223 17U. American Legion Post 223 17U was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Ben Wayland made the most plays with 12. Damascus Junior Legion didn't commit a single error in the field. Peter Phillips had the most chances in the field with six.