State champ Yuba-Sutter Stripers Post 705 takes on Western Region Wednesday: Y-S opens up against New Mexico

Aug. 1—For the first time, the Yuba-Sutter Stripers Post 705 19-and-under American Legion baseball team earned its way to the Western Regional 8 Tournament in Fairfield (Laurel Creek Park) beginning today (Wednesday).

Yuba-Sutter Stripers Post 705 clinched a spot in Fairfield with a 9-6 win over the El Segundo Blues at Jackie Robinson Stadium in Los Angeles.

First up for Dave Rodriguez's team is Rio Grande, New Mexico beginning at 4 p.m. Wednesday in one of four games played.