District Preview Opens Legion Baseball Season Tonight
The Western Maryland District of American Legion Baseball starts with Frederick hosting Mount Airy at McCurdy Field. Changes include a new scheduling system, one added team, 25 league games per club, and a reduced all star program. Brunswick, Funkstown, Frederick, Williamsport, Tanestown, and other posts vie for the district title and a state berth.
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Frederick Nets, Funkstown Seeks League Edge In Preview
Dave Ammenheuser notes a new face at nearly every infield position for Frederick with Vintey Smith Stull Heerd Gorere at fast base and Scott Perry Frank Martz at second. Smallwood likely at short. Phobus Garvin Winpigler Taeth and Martz at third. Outfield led by Tom Harwood Mark Twenty Thrasher and Smith. Funkstown returns 12 players including seven starters and is favored to win the league.
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Mount Airy and Funkstown set to lead district season
Mount Airy Gold Star Post 191 led by seven returnees and 12 holdovers from last season faces Frederick and Williamsport in early games as manager George Richardson aims to improve on an 11-19 record. Funkstown, managed by Terry Biffle, fields a deep roster with strong pitching from Stewart, Hughes, Lappin, Lang and a solid infield and outfield setup. Taneytown, under manager Biffle, plans youth movement after a 7-23 season, with Murphy, Forney and Ostrum slated to lead pitching alongside Weeks.
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Chris Franklin
Eric Elkins
Mark Thompson
Mark Ohphart
Arnie MccGaha
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Taneytown
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Darren Murphy
Bill Forney
Aaron Ostrum
Doug Weeks
District baseball outlook from Western Maryland Legion season
The piece outlines district baseball projections with team records and key players. Funkstown aims for a third straight district title at 20-5, Williamsport shows strong youth and a deep pitching staff with Eddie Moats returning, Taneytown young but improving, and Brunswick and Mount Airy framed as building toward contention.
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