The American Legion Baseball Illinois State Tournament begins today in Rantoul, Illinois. The Division 3 champion Rock Island Post 200 squad opens up their tournament with a game today against Barrington Post 158. Rock Island enters the state tournament with an overall record of (28-8) after beating Galeburg 6-1 in the division 3 championship game on Monday night. A Rock Island win today sends them to the winner’s bracket semifinal tomorrow at 3:00. A loss sends them to the loser’s bracket tomorrow at noon. Barring any rain issues, the state championship game is slated for Saturday afternoon. The state champ moves on to the Great Lakes Regional in Carol Stream, Illinois beginning on August 6th.. The eight regional champs across the US will head to the American Legion Baseball World Series in Shelby, NC starting on August 14th.
