Cannons scramble back in state ALB play

The West Plains Cannons surely could have folded following Saturday's first game in the Washington State American Legion Baseball state tournament in Port Angeles.

Yakima Pepsi Pak's Garrett Leon hit a walk-off grand slam home run that erased a 2-1 Cannons' lead in the bottom of the seventh and delivered his team a 5-2 win.

But through games of July 29, the Cannons have played themselves back into contention for a long-sought title.

With wins of 7-2 over Mt. Spokane on July 28 and 6-3 vs. the Wilder Baseball Club Seniors, July 29, West Plains (2-1 tournament/38-13 overall) fought back to reach...