August 15, 2015

SHELBY, N.C.— Medford (Ore.) Post 15 scored twice in the final three innings to edge Waipahu (Hawaii) Post 35 2-1 and win its American Legion World Series pool with a perfect 3-0 record.

Medford’s Steen Frederickson singled with one out in the ninth, moved to third on a Cole Carder single, then moved to third on an intentional walk. Teammate Jared Evans’ fielder’s choice to shortstop brought Frederickson home with the winning run.

Medford (44-13) tied the game in the seventh when Carder drove home Eric Carlson. Waipahu (31-2) had taken a 1-0 lead in the top of the first on an error and Keka Rios’ double.

Micah Brown got the win in relief for Medford, pitching 1.2 innings of scoreless ball. Tanner Atiburcio got the loss for Waipahu – which fell to 1-1 in pool play – pitching 8.2 innings and allowing both earned runs.