Southern Illinois Wins Colt World Series

The Southern Illinois team captured the 2019 Colt World Series Championships. The Southern Illinois team defeated Brownsville, Texas to become the first host team to win the tournament in the 66 years of the Colt World Series.

Southern Illinois defeated Tijuana, Mexico in the opening round, and then defeated Okinawa, Japan twice in a row on their way to the Championship where they defeated Brownsville, Texas.

Nashville’s Gavin Baldwin was the only Nashville player to suit up for the Southern Illinois team.