For many American Legion Baseball fans, a perfect summer day is spent sitting in the stands, watching a Legion World Series game. Those who are unable to attend the upcoming World Series in Spokane, Wash., Aug. 13-17, can enjoy the next best thing: watching the games online, as they are played.

All 14 World Series games taking place this year at Avista Stadium will be available for live viewing on the Legion's Web site. Fans tuning in will hear play-by-play announcements from all-time leader in home runs, Jeff Kent, as well as longtime Legion baseball supporter, Jim Darby.

Last year's World Series in Fargo, N.D., marked the Legion's first-ever live streaming of games, and all expectations were exceeded. More than 42,000 visitors from 15 countries visited the site, watching a total of 2.4 million minutes of play throughout the four-day tournament to see who would claim the championship title.

In the meantime, see the excitement that awaits in less than two months by watching the 2009 Legion World Series. To do so, visit www.legion.org/legiontv and click on "Baseball."

AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL Annually, nearly 2,000 young people in the state of Ohio are afforded an opportunity to hone their baseball skills and leadership skills by playing American Legion Baseball.

Approximately 95 Posts thru-out Ohio sponsor American Legion Baseball for 16-19 year olds, with the season culminating in a state tournament played at and around Ohio University in Athens.

The Ohio American Legion State Champion advances into National American Legion competition and a chance to play in the American Legion Baseball World Series.

Since 1925, The American Legion has sponsored a nationwide
youth baseball program.  During these past eight decades, millions
of young players have enjoyed playing baseball.  The American Legion
and their 2.8 million members have raised millions of dollars each
year for players to learn the importance of teamwork, discipline,
leadership and good sportsmanship. The American Legion sponsors
American Legion Baseball to give players an opportunity to develop
their skills, personal fitness, leadership qualities and to have fun.

National American Legion Baseball site  http://www.legion.org/baseball