SHELBY, NC (WTKR)- Chespeake American Legion Post 280 capped off a summer to remember Tuesday night, claiming its first American Legion World Series title.
The team was solid in all facets, topping League City, Texas, Post 554, 5-0. The Chesapeake squad became just the second team from Virginia to win the event and the first since Midlothian Post 186 claimed the crown back in 1985.
Charlie Hogan led the charge on the mound, pitching 6.1 innings of shutout baseball and allowing just four hits. Ty Wood came on to secure the final two outs and lock up the championship-claiming victory…