Pitching success in Fairfield, teams from across the western United States are meeting on the field in pursuit of a World Series title.

The year 2025 marks a milestone year for American Legion baseball nationwide. Founded in 1925, the league is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

The club sport welcomes high school juniors and seniors as well as college freshmen, all 19 years old and younger.

The event is putting Fairfield on the map as athletes descend on the town for the double-elimination tournament running from Wednesday through Sunday.

"Fairfield is definitely one of the hubs of baseball in the country now," said Brad Hanson, president and manager of the local team, the Fairfield Expos.

About 150 athletes and their families are in town to compete on teams from Hawaii, New Mex

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