77th annual AAABA tournament underway; Paul Carpenter wins opening night matchup
Johnstown, PA (WJAC) — The 77th annual AAABA baseball tournament kicked off Monday afternoon with pool play games being played throughout the Johnstown area.
Last year's champion, the New Orleans Boosters, who have won the tournament 17 times, began their title defense with an 18-3 victory over the North Carolina Disco Turkeys.
The Boosters have nine returning players from last year's championship team, including tournament MVP Christian Westcott.
As for the local teams, both Johnstown teams, Paul Carpenter Capital Advisors and Martella's Pharmacy, are competing once again in the tournament, as well as Altoona Cumming Motors.
Altoona won their opening day matchup against the Youngstown Creekside Crocodiles by a score of 8-0, while Martella's, who is competing in the tournament for the 13th consecutive year, was shut-out by last year's runner-up from New Brunswick.
Opening day was capped off with a showdown between Paul Carpenter and the New York Rockland Pirates, with the JCBL champions defeating the Pirates by a score of 8-3.
Paul Carpenter and Altoona will square off Wednesday night at the Point Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m.
For a full schedule of games, visit the AAABA website.
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