American Legion baseball: Brown has been integral for Bash | Sports

Post 32 Beckley Bash manager Jordan Meadows got an unexpected two-for-one with the return of former Nicholas County standout Cole Brown to the program this summer.

Brown and his Bash teammates begin American Legion state tournament play against the Post 60 Knights at Mylan Park in Morgantown Thursday at 10 a.m.

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