Tupelo 49ers reach American Legion World Series semifinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 1:03 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
BaseballThe Tupelo 49ers advanced to the semifinals of the American Legion World Series in Shelby, North Carolina, marking their third trip to the tournament. They finished pool play with a perfect 3-0 record, but their run ended with a 3-1 loss to Portland on Monday. The team enjoyed a successful summer, culminating in strong performances, including four home runs set by Colin Flurry. Coach Russell Bunch praised the team's growth and expressed pride in their achievements. Despite the loss, the 49ers' players, including standout youth Eli McDaniels, are looking forward to potential postseason opportunities next year.
- •Tupelo finished pool play undefeated, 3-0.
- •In semifinals, Tupelo lost to Portland 3-1.
- •Colin Flurry set a World Series record with four home runs.
- •Eli McDaniels performed well against older players.
- •Coach Bunch anticipates returning players for the next summer.
- 1:03 AMYahoo Sports — Tupelo 49ers' World Series run a 'special' experience
"While it wasn’t a storybook ending, it was still an “incredible summer” for the Tupelo 49ers. For just the third time ever, Tupelo reached the American Legion World Series. They rolled into Shelby, North Carolina, on a hot streak and kept it going in pool play with a 3-0 mark. This had all the signs of a team that could win it all after coming up short in 2011 and 2021. That dream ended ...
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