Tupelo 49ers clinch ALWS semifinal spot with 7-4 victory over Lincoln
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
BaseballThe Tupelo 49ers secured a 7-4 victory against Lincoln (Neb.) on Saturday at the American Legion World Series, clinching the Stripes Division title. The 49ers jumped to a 6-0 lead early, scoring four runs in the second inning, highlighted by Colin Flurry's two-run homer. A lengthy weather delay interrupted play, but Tupelo continued to fend off Lincoln's threats. The 49ers improved their pool play record to 2-0 and will face Fairfield (Calif.) on Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Central.
- •Tupelo scored four runs in the second inning.
- •Colin Flurry hit a two-run homer.
- •Cade Lott started but left after the weather delay.
- •Tupelo's next game is against Fairfield on Sunday.
- •49ers improve to 26-5-1 this season.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers win again, clinch spot in ALWS semifinals
"The Tupelo 49ers started fast, then had to endure a lengthy weather delay, and ultimately held on to beat Lincoln (Neb.) 7-4 at the American Legion World Series on Saturday. With the win, the Niners clinched the Stripes Division title, which locks them into Monday’s semifinals against the second-place team from the Stars Division. Tupelo (26-5-1) scored four runs in the second inning and two ...
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