[Archived] City of Alexandria to Host Little League 2018 Junior State Tournament

For Immediate Release: July 3, 2018

Alexandria Little League will host the 2018 Junior League State Tournament July 5 through 11 at the Eugene Simpson Field, 426 E. Monroe Ave., and Frank Mann Field, 3700 Commonwealth Ave. Opening ceremonies will take place on July 5 at Simpson Field, with first pitches the morning of Friday, July 6. 

“Baseball has a rich history in our country and here in the City of Alexandria.  We are proud and privileged to host this year’s state tournament.  It is especially fitting to celebrate Alexandria’s birthday in the midst of this very special state baseball tournament.” Alexandria Little League President Paul Miller said. 

“We look forward to welcoming players and their families from all corners of the Commonwealth of Virginia,” Beth Mensinger and Gus Chiarello, tournament co-chairs, stated. “Being able to showcase the Alexandria Little League family and our wonderful city is an honor, and that this event is occurring at Simpson Field, where our community rededicated its commitment to this great game last summer makes this event all the more special.”

Twelve teams from across the state, including Alexandria Little League's Junior All-Stars, will compete for the state title and the chance to move on to the Southeast regional tournament, followed by the Junior League World Series.

For additional information and full tournament schedule, visit http://www.alexandriabaseball.com.

Alexandria Little League is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to using youth baseball as a vehicle to instilling firmly in the children of the community the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for authority, so that they may be well-adjusted stronger and happier children and will grow to be good, decent, healthy and trustworthy citizens. Alexandria Baseball serves youth between the ages of 8 and 16. Alexandria Baseball is affiliated with Little League Baseball, Inc., the organization that hosts the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.