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American Legion Baseball - Area 1 West Playoff updates


Raleigh shortstop Dillon Cooper (10) puts the tag on Garner's Cole Hinnant (11) as he tries to take second. Raleigh Post 1 defeated Garner 5-4 in American Legion Baseball played at Fleming Stadium in Wilson N.C. on Sunday, June 14, 2015.
Raleigh shortstop Dillon Cooper (10) puts the tag on Garner's Cole Hinnant (11) as he tries to take second. Raleigh Post 1 defeated Garner 5-4 in American Legion Baseball played at Fleming Stadium in Wilson N.C. on Sunday, June 14, 2015. newsobserver.com

The Area 1 West division American Legion Baseball playoffs started July 5 in the Triangle. Raleigh Post 1 won the regular-season title, Apex Post 124 was the second seed, the independent Garner Nationals were No. 3 and Cary Post 67 finished third.

Semifinals — Best of 3-of-5 Series

Raleigh vs. Cary: Raleigh wins series, 3-0

Game 1 — Sunday, July 5: Raleigh 8, Cary 2

Game 2 — Tuesday, July 6: Raleigh def. Cary

Game 3 — Wednesday, July 7: Raleigh 3, Cary 2

Garner vs. Apex: Garner sweeps series, 3-0

Game 1 — Sunday, July 5: Garner 8, Apex 0

Game 2 — Monday, July 6: Garner 7, Apex 5

Game 3 — Tuesday, July 7: Garner 11, Apex 4

Finals — Best 3-of-5 Series

Game 1 — Sunday, July 12: Garner 14, Raleigh 12

Game 2 — Tuesday, July 14: Raleigh 6, Garner 4

Game 3 — Wednesday, July 15: Garner 14, Raleigh 11

Game 4 (if needed) — Thursday, July 16: Raleigh 11, Garner 10

Game 5 (if needed) — Friday, July 17: Garner 7, Raleigh 6

This story was originally published July 12, 2015 at 5:06 PM with the headline "American Legion Baseball - Area 1 West Playoff updates."

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