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Plattsburgh Post 20 finishes state runner-up in 1996 baseball tournament

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Summary

In August 1996, Plattsburgh Post 20 concluded the New York State American Legion Tournament as state runner-up after losing to Rockland County OTB, 4-1, in the championship game held in Binghamton. Throughout the tournament, Plattsburgh displayed notable performances, including a comeback against defending champion Kingston, scoring four runs in the ninth inning to win, 8-7. Marcos Munoz was named co-MVP for his efforts, including three saves during the tournament. The Lake Champlain Lakers' girls' basketball team also had success, winning five games in the U.S. AAU Junior Nationals, securing an automatic bid to the following tournament.

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•Post 20 lost 4-1 to Rockland County OTB in the championship game.
•Plattsburgh rallied to beat Kingston, 8-7, in the opening game.
•Marcos Munoz recorded three saves and earned tournament co-MVP honors.
•Lake Champlain Lakers' girls' team won five games in AAU Junior Nationals.

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30 YEARS AGO — 1996 — Post 20 fell to Rockland County OTB, 4-1, in the championship game of the New York State American Legion Tournament at Binghamton, finishing as state runner-up. Twice during the week, Plattsburgh had scored four runs in the ninth to win, and it beat Rockland County, 2-1, in the first game that same Sunday, but tournament co-MVP Marcos Munoz set down the side in order for ...
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