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MARION — The 70th Colt World Series got underway with four games along with the opening ceremonies Friday at Mountain Dew Park in Marion. The 10-team field features six teams from United States and four international teams.
Monterrey, Mexico scored five first inning runs against the host Marion team and made it stand, winning 5-2 in the final game of the opening day.
Marion fell into the losers bracket, but came back Saturday morning and defeated Palmview (Texas) 5-3. Marion will next play at 11:00 Sunday morning.
The defending champions, Southern Illinois, will see their first action of the tournament Saturday night at 8:00 against Masaya (Nicaragua).
Day 1 (Friday) Scores:
Prague (Czech Republic) 10, Bay County (Michigan) 6 (F/10)
Tokyo (Japan) 6, Palmview (Texas) 2
Masaya (Nicaragua) 9, Covina (California) 0
Monterrey (Mexico) 5, Marion (Illinois) 2
Days 2 (Saturday) Schedule:
Marion (Illinois) 5, Palmview (Texas) 3
Bay County (Michigan) vs Covina (California) 12:00
Youngstown (Ohio) vs Tokyo (Japan) 3:00
Champions League game 6:00
Southern Illinois vs Masaya (Nicaragua) 8:00
