2021 American Legion World Series – Day 1

Eight teams begin their journey to become American Legion World Series Champs at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C.
The Color Guard takes the field at before Game 1 between Fargo Post 400 and Hawaii Team Central at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
The Color Guard takes the field at before Game 1 between Fargo Post 400 and Hawaii Team Central at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
American Legion National Commander James “Bill” Oxford salutes during the national anthem before American Legion World Series Game 1 between Fargo Post 400 and Hawaii Team Central at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
American Legion National Commander James “Bill” Oxford salutes during the national anthem before American Legion World Series Game 1 between Fargo Post 400 and Hawaii Team Central at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
Micah Zeller of Hawaii Team Central lays down a bunt during American Legion World Series Game 1 between Fargo Post 400 and Hawaii Team Central at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
Micah Zeller of Hawaii Team Central lays down a bunt during American Legion World Series Game 1 between Fargo Post 400 and Hawaii Team Central at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
American Legion World Series Game 1 between Fargo Post 400 and Hawaii Team Central at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
American Legion World Series Game 1 between Fargo Post 400 and Hawaii Team Central at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
Dubuque County stands for the national anthem before Game 2 of the American Legion World Series between Dubuque County, Iowa, and Beverly Post 331 at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
Dubuque County stands for the national anthem before Game 2 of the American Legion World Series between Dubuque County, Iowa, and Beverly Post 331 at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
Dubuque County shortstop Cole Smith turns a double play during American Legion World Series Game 2 between Dubuque County, Iowa, and Beverly Post 331 at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
Dubuque County shortstop Cole Smith turns a double play during American Legion World Series Game 2 between Dubuque County, Iowa, and Beverly Post 331 at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
Idaho Falls Bandits stand for the national anthem before American Legion World Series Game 3 between Midland, Michigan, and Idaho Falls, Idaho at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
Idaho Falls Bandits stand for the national anthem before American Legion World Series Game 3 between Midland, Michigan, and Idaho Falls, Idaho at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
American Legion Auxiliary President Nicole Clapp throws out the first pitch before American Legion World Series Game 3 between Midland, Michigan, and Idaho Falls, Idaho at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
American Legion Auxiliary President Nicole Clapp throws out the first pitch before American Legion World Series Game 3 between Midland, Michigan, and Idaho Falls, Idaho at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
Idaho Falls Bandits Ky Howell is tagged out trying to score on a passed ball during American Legion World Series Game 3 between Midland, Michigan, and Idaho Falls, Idaho at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
Idaho Falls Bandits Ky Howell is tagged out trying to score on a passed ball during American Legion World Series Game 3 between Midland, Michigan, and Idaho Falls, Idaho at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
National Commander James “Bill” Oxford throws out the first pitch to Post 255 catcher Caleb Goddard before American Legion World Series Game 4 between Ridge, Maryland, and Tupelo, Mississippi, at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
National Commander James “Bill” Oxford throws out the first pitch to Post 255 catcher Caleb Goddard before American Legion World Series Game 4 between Ridge, Maryland, and Tupelo, Mississippi, at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
Post 255 right fielder Demetri Jamison hits a homerun during American Legion World Series Game 4 between Ridge, Maryland, and Tupelo, Mississippi, at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
Post 255 right fielder Demetri Jamison hits a homerun during American Legion World Series Game 4 between Ridge, Maryland, and Tupelo, Mississippi, at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
Tupelo 49ers second baseman Alex Marshall walks to the dugout after striking out during American Legion World Series Game 4 between Ridge, Maryland, and Tupelo, Mississippi, at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell
Tupelo 49ers second baseman Alex Marshall walks to the dugout after striking out during American Legion World Series Game 4 between Ridge, Maryland, and Tupelo, Mississippi, at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, North Carolina, on Aug. 12, 2021. Photo by Ben Mikesell