AAABA 2026 | PHOTO GALLERY | Mainline Pharmacy holds off New Orleans to defend AAABA Tournament crown
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Mainline Pharmacy displayed the complete baseball package in making history Saturday night at Sargent’s Stadium at the Point: Offense. Pitching. And, the ability to hold off a dramatic comeback. Manager Chance Osborne’s team became Johnstown’s first back-to-back AAABA Tournament champion by building an early lead and then holding off an inevitable New Orleans Boosters late ...
Johnstown, Pennsylvania – Mainline Pharmacy claimed their second consecutive AAABA Tournament championship with a thrilling 5-2 victory over New Orleans Boosters at Sargent’s Stadium at the Point. Manager Chance Osborne's team showcased an impressive all-around performance, excelling in offense, pitching, and defending against New Orleans' late comeback.
The 5-2 win came before a crowd of 2,768 fans. "I knew our franchise won last year and this year was a new team," said first-year player Xander Richardson, who was awarded the tournament's Most Valuable Player. New Orleans, with a record of 5-1, won the upper bracket and dominated their bracket. Mainline Pharmacy, known for their hard-hitting style, put together 10 hits in the tournament, increasing their total to 63.
The team batted .320, scored 52 runs, and collected 16 extra-base hits, while going 6-0. Osborne praised the team's effort, calling it a "real family atmosphere."
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