American Legion Baseball World Series - Day 2

Youth from California, New Jersey, Florida, Nebraska, Tennessee and Hawaii took to Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C. in hopes of earning a spot to play for the World Series title. The championship game will be played on Tuesday, August 19, and will be televised on ESPNU. Photos by Lucas Carter.
A player for California slides into third during their match against Nebraska at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
A player for California slides into third during their match against Nebraska at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Nebraksa faces California at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Nebraksa faces California at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Nebraksa defeats California 9-6 at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Nebraksa defeats California 9-6 at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Nebraksa defeats California 9-6 at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Nebraksa defeats California 9-6 at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Players from New Jersey and Florida collide in a play at second at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Players from New Jersey and Florida collide in a play at second at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
New Jersey defeats Florida 9-2 at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
New Jersey defeats Florida 9-2 at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
New Jersey defeats Florida 9-2 at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
New Jersey defeats Florida 9-2 at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
New Jersey defeats Florida 9-2 at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
New Jersey defeats Florida 9-2 at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Paul Genners, a center-fielder for Florida, rallies his team during their match against against New Jersey at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Paul Genners, a center-fielder for Florida, rallies his team during their match against against New Jersey at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Tate Smart, 11, takes his duty as a batboy seriously at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Tate Smart, 11, takes his duty as a batboy seriously at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
New Jersey defeats Florida 9-2 at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
New Jersey defeats Florida 9-2 at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
New Jersey defeats Florida 9-2 at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
New Jersey defeats Florida 9-2 at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
New Jersey defeats Florida 9-2 at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
New Jersey defeats Florida 9-2 at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
New Jersey defeats Florida 9-2 at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
New Jersey defeats Florida 9-2 at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
New Jersey defeats Florida 9-2 at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
New Jersey defeats Florida 9-2 at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
New Jersey defeats Florida 9-2 at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
New Jersey defeats Florida 9-2 at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
New Jersey defeats Florida 9-2 at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
New Jersey defeats Florida 9-2 at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
New Jersey defeats Florida 9-2 at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
New Jersey defeats Florida 9-2 at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
A fan sings
A fan sings "Take me out to the ballgame" during the 7th inning stretch as New Jersey defeats Florida 9-2 at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Tennessee faces Hawaii at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Tennessee faces Hawaii at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
A runner from the Hawaii team collides with the Tennessee first baseman during the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
A runner from the Hawaii team collides with the Tennessee first baseman during the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Tennessee faces Hawaii at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Tennessee faces Hawaii at the 2014 American Legion National Baseball World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C., on Friday, August 15. Photo by Lucas Carter.