The bats went quiet for host team Arlington Post 139, which had a short two-game stay in the American Legion state tournament, losing both of its contests in the eight-team double-elimination baseball competition.
Arington finished the season with a 16-9...
The eight-team American Legion Virginia state baseball tournament began with four first-round games July 26 in Arlington. Two games were played at Barcroft Park’s Tucker Field and two at Wakefield High School.
Prior to the games, a brief opening ceremony...
Led by host team Arlington Post 139, the eight-team American Legion Virginia state baseball tournament is scheduled to begin this afternoon, July 26 in Arlington, with games at Barcroft Park's Tucker field and Wakefield High School.
Opening ceremonies are scheduled...
The walkoff loss in the American Legion District 17 tournament title game was disappointing for second seed and defending champion Arlington Post 139, but the defeat wasn’t season-ending nor mood deflating for the baseball team.
Arlington (16-7) lost to top-seed...
It all comes down to a deciding playback rubber match tonight, July 21, that will be the final determining championship game of the American Legion District 17 baseball tournament.
In that showdown, top seed Vienna Post 180 (18-5) plays the...
One area’s loss became another’s big gain in recent days when Arlington County was added as an emergency replacement site for this month’s American Legion state-baseball tournament.
The eight-team competition, which will include local District 17’s Arlington Post 139 as...
Until the crazy seesaw seven-run ninth inning, Arlington Post 139 was in steady control against visiting McLean Post 270, leading the June 28 American Legion District 17 baseball game 3-1.
But things changed significantly in the final frame at Wakefield...
The bats certainly have been very much alive for Arlington Post 139 during the early portion of the American Legion District 17 summer baseball season.
The pitching and defense haven’t been bad, either.
Those three aspects of the game have helped...
After two summers of abnormal and shortened seasons because of pandemic issues, the 2022 American Legion District 17 baseball campaign is set to return to normal and on schedule with a full slate of games, beginning with opening contests...
With an eventful season complete, there will be lasting memories for the Arlington Post 139 players and coaches regarding the 2021 American Legion summer baseball campaign.
Play concluded for Post 139 with a third-place finish in the Legion state tournament...
