Okla. Outlaws Win World Series

Cameran Erny | The American Legion – August 18, 2010

American Legion World Series champions: Midwest City, Okla., \”Outlaws\”. Photo by Erin Walsh

Midwest City, Okla., \”Outlaws\” Post 170 defeated Eden Prairie, Minn., 11-6 and 10-1 in a doubleheader Tuesday evening to capture The American Legion World Series championship in Spokane, Wash., at Avista Stadium.

During Game 14, Midwest City’s Josh Halbert jumpstarted the Outlaw offense by stealing home to cap a three-run second inning that broke a 1-1 tie in the opener. He then delivered in the seventh inning with a three-run homer to seal an 11-6 win over Eden Prairie, giving the undefeated team its first loss of the tournament and forcing Game 15.

Batting first in Game 15, Midwest City rallied in the opening inning with a two-run home run from