{
  "id": 371513,
  "title": "AAABA 2026 | PHOTO GALLERY | Mainline Pharmacy holds off New Orleans to defend AAABA Tournament crown",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/aaaba-2026-photo-gallery-mainline-pharmacy-holds-off-new-orleans-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T11:46:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/aaaba-2026-photo-gallery-mainline-114600091.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\"",
  "summary": "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 ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Mainline Pharmacy won AAABA Tournament 5-2 against New Orleans",
    "Team scored 52 runs and collected 16 extra-base hits",
    "Manager Chance Osborne praised team effort as a \"real family atmosphere\""
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}