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Funkstown wins Maryland American Legion baseball state championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 4:59 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Funkstown wins Maryland American Legion baseball state championship
Summary

Funkstown Post 211 captured the Maryland American Legion baseball state championship with a 2-1 victory over Fort Cumberland Post 13 on July 28 at Joe Cannon Stadium. This marks Funkstown's 11th title and its first since 2019, completing a perfect 5-0 run in the tournament. Shawn Higgins earned the win after pitching 6 2/3 innings. Funkstown opened the tournament with a dominant 14-1 win over Severn and continued its success with high-scoring victories against Naptown and Sharptown. Next, Funkstown will compete in the Mid-Atlantic Regional in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, starting August 5.

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  • •Funkstown finished the tournament with an overall record of 5-0.
  • •Shawn Higgins allowed one run over 6 2/3 innings in the championship game.
  • •Funkstown took an early lead and regained it after Fort Cumberland tied the game.
  • •The team averaged 11.8 runs per game in earlier tournament matches.
  • •Funkstown will compete in the Mid-Atlantic Regional starting August 5.
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  • 4:59 PMYahoo Sports — Funkstown finishes perfect run to Maryland Legion baseball championship
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For the 11th time in program history and the first time since 2019, Funkstown Post 211 is the Maryland American Legion baseball state champion.

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