An view of Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium as the sun sets during Game 9 of the 2019 American Legion World Series between Destrehan, La. Post 366 and Albuquerque, N.M. Post 13 in Shelby, N.C. Photo by Ryan Young/The American Legion
The American Legion riders take a lap around the field prior to Game 7 of the 2019 American Legion World Series between Shrewsbury, Mass. Post 397 and Idaho Falls, Idaho Post 56 at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C. Photo by Ryan Young/The American Legion
Members of Idaho Falls, Idaho Post 56 wear patriotic socks during Game 7 of the 2019 American Legion World Series against Shrewsbury, Mass. Post 397 at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C. Photo by Ryan Young/The American Legion
Ryan Conant of Shrewsbury, Mass. Post 397 throws to first base in the first inning of Game 7 of the 2019 American Legion World Series against Idaho Falls, Idaho Post 56 at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C. Photo by Ryan Young/The American Legion
Fans representing Shrewsbury, Mass. Post 397 hold up signs and pictures of the players during Game 7 of the 2019 American Legion World Series against Idaho Falls, Idaho Post 56 at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C. Photo by Ryan Young/The American Legion
Cole Hage of Fargo, N.D. Post 2 celebrates as he rounds the bases following his two-run home run in the first inning of Game 8 of the 2019 American Legion World Series against Randolph Co., N.C. Post 45 at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C. Photo by Ryan Young/The American Legion
Medal of Honor recipient Hal Fritz addresses the crowd prior to Game 8 of the 2019 American Legion World Series between Fargo, ND Post 2 and Randolph Co., NC Post 45 at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C. Photo by Ryan Young/The American Legion
Past National Commander Dan Ludwig reads the Sportsmanship Code prior to Game 8 of the 2019 American Legion World Series between Fargo, ND Post 2 and Randolph Co., NC Post 45 at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C. Photo by Ryan Young/The American Legion
Alex Cortez of Idaho Falls, Idaho Post 56 throws to first base in the third inning of Game 7 of the 2019 American Legion World Series against Shrewsbury, Mass. Post 397 at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C. Photo by Ryan Young/The American Legion
Colton Frey of Fargo, N.D. Post 2 goofs around with one of the bat boys during Game 8 of the 2019 American Legion World Series against Randolph Co., N.C. Post 45 at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C. Photo by Ryan Young/The American Legion
Veteran members of the Shelby Police Department, past veterans, and current National Guard members are honored during an on-field ceremony at the 2019 American Legion World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C. Photo by Ryan Young/The American Legion
Veteran members of the Shelby Police Department, past veterans, and current National Guard members are honored during an on-field ceremony at the 2019 American Legion World Series at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C. Photo by Ryan Young/The American Legion
Grounds crew members make last minute adjustments to the field prior to Game 9 of the 2019 American Legion World Series between Destrehan, La. Post 366 and Albuquerque, N.M. Post 13 at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C. Photo by Ryan Young/The American Legion
Damien Roddy of Albuquerque, N.M. Post 13 warms up in the on-deck circle during Game 9 of the 2019 American Legion World Series against Destrehan, La. Post 366 at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C. Photo by Ryan Young/The American Legion
Ron Franklin of Destrehan, La. Post 366 has a laugh in the dugout during Game 9 of the 2019 American Legion World Series against Albuquerque, N.M. Post 13 at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C. Photo by Ryan Young/The American Legion
T.J. Thomas of Destrehan, La. Post 366 sprints to first base during Game 9 of the 2019 Shelby, N.C. Photo by Ryan Young/The American Legion, N.C., . Photo by Ryan Young/The American Legion.
Roy Jennings of Albuquerque, N.M. Post 13 throws the ball to the infield during Game 9 of the 2019 American Legion World Series against Destrehan, La. Post 366 at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C. Photo by Ryan Young/The American Legion
Damien Roddy of Albuquerque, N.M. Post 13 prepares to take the field during Game 9 of the 2019 American Legion World Series against Destrehan, La. Post 366 at Veterans Field at Keeter Stadium in Shelby, N.C. Photo by Ryan Young/The American Legion