In the tournament's first round, the IFPAA National team received a first round bye and the IFPAAA American team was given a forfeit by South Park.
In the second round, the IFPAA Nationals beat the IFPAA Americans, 11 - 8.
On June 30th, the Nationals beat Elizabeth 12 - 2 by the 10-run rule in four innings. Cory Fultz pitched all four innings for the win. The big hit was a bases-loaded triple by Jack Henderson.
On July 6th, the Nationals beat Moon 5-4. Dillon Bluemling pitched all 6 innings. All of the kids did a great job. Mark Kennedy made some particularly outstanding plays at first base. The team is being managed by Gregg Cully, who, per commissioner Ami Wessel, is doing a phenomenal job of getting the most out of every player.
The win put the IFPAA Nationals into the winners bracket of the Championship game for District 4.
On July 13th, the Nationals were edged 2 -1 in the semi-final of the District 4 Championship.
They will now play the final championship game in the double-elimination tournament on Wednesday, July 14th @ 8:00 pm at Vestal.