2017 American Legion World Series - Day 1

 
Omaha, Neb., starting pitcher Joshua Culliver warms up before game 2 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Omaha, Neb., starting pitcher Joshua Culliver warms up before game 2 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Midland, Mich., shortstop Tyler David throws to first after forcing out Shrewsbury, Mass., first baseman Dillon Zona during game 1 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Midland, Mich., shortstop Tyler David throws to first after forcing out Shrewsbury, Mass., first baseman Dillon Zona during game 1 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Shrewsbury, Mass., first baseman Dillon Zona forces out Midland, Mich., Gabe Denton during game 1 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Shrewsbury, Mass., first baseman Dillon Zona forces out Midland, Mich., Gabe Denton during game 1 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Midland, Mich., left fielder Martin Money rounds second during game 1 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Midland, Mich., left fielder Martin Money rounds second during game 1 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Shrewsbury, Mass., center fielder Adam Twitchell celebrates after scoring as Midland, Mich., falls to Shrewsbury, Mass. 3-2, in game 1 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Shrewsbury, Mass., center fielder Adam Twitchell celebrates after scoring as Midland, Mich., falls to Shrewsbury, Mass. 3-2, in game 1 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Midland, Mich., center fielder Logan LaCourse bunts as Midland, Mich., falls to Shrewsbury, Mass. 3-2, in game 1 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Midland, Mich., center fielder Logan LaCourse bunts as Midland, Mich., falls to Shrewsbury, Mass. 3-2, in game 1 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Midland, Mich., second baseman Noah Ingram makes the play to force out Shrewsbury, Mass., center fielder Adam Twitchell in game 1 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Midland, Mich., second baseman Noah Ingram makes the play to force out Shrewsbury, Mass., center fielder Adam Twitchell in game 1 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Shrewsbury, Mass., pitcher Parker Browne hugs teammate Christian Jorrdan after taking the lead in game 1 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Shrewsbury, Mass., pitcher Parker Browne hugs teammate Christian Jorrdan after taking the lead in game 1 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Omaha, Neb., shortstop Zach Luckey slides safely into third in game 2 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Omaha, Neb., shortstop Zach Luckey slides safely into third in game 2 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Omaha, Neb., second baseman Cameron Blossom fields a pop fly in game 2 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Omaha, Neb., second baseman Cameron Blossom fields a pop fly in game 2 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Little Miss American Legion World Series Queens stand on the sideline before Idaho faces off against Arkansas during game 3 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Little Miss American Legion World Series Queens stand on the sideline before Idaho faces off against Arkansas during game 3 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Lewiston, Idaho catcher Chase Adkinson's laser to shortstop Riley Way picks off Alex Shurtleff of Bryant, Ark. Idaho faces off against Arkansas during game 3 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Lewiston, Idaho catcher Chase Adkinson's laser to shortstop Riley Way picks off Alex Shurtleff of Bryant, Ark. Idaho faces off against Arkansas during game 3 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Idaho right fielder Ryder Shoults catches a fly ball as Idaho faces off against Arkansas during game 3 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Idaho right fielder Ryder Shoults catches a fly ball as Idaho faces off against Arkansas during game 3 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Arkansas first baseman Brandon Hoover tags first before Idaho's Kolt Olson reaches as Idaho faces off against Arkansas during game 3 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Arkansas first baseman Brandon Hoover tags first before Idaho's Kolt Olson reaches as Idaho faces off against Arkansas during game 3 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Arkansas reliever Boston Heil pitches in the 9th inning as Idaho faces off against Arkansas during game 3 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
Arkansas reliever Boston Heil pitches in the 9th inning as Idaho faces off against Arkansas during game 3 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
The 8 teams are presented during the parade of champions during The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
The 8 teams are presented during the parade of champions during The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
New Jersey assistant coach Allyson Coryell, congratulates Chase Fleming at first base, is the first woman to coach in the American Legion World Series. North Carolina faces of against New Jersey during game 4 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.
New Jersey assistant coach Allyson Coryell, congratulates Chase Fleming at first base, is the first woman to coach in the American Legion World Series. North Carolina faces of against New Jersey during game 4 of The American Legion World Series on Thursday, August 10, 2017 in Shelby, N.C.. Photo by Matt Roth/The American Legion.