WASHINGTON, PA (August 3, 2026) — Hagerstown, MD, has won PONY Baseball's East Zone to qualify for the 2026 Printscape PONY League World Series. Hagerstown arrives in Washington for its 16th overall appearance in the tournament and 8th berth since 2000. Hagerstown holds a historic connection to the event, having played in the first-ever PONY League World Series game in 1952.

The East Zone champions put on an explosive offensive display throughout tournament play, finishing undefeated with 42 runs scored across just three games. Hagerstown opened the tournament with a 23-3 win over Chatham, NC, before defeating Bronx, NY 11-0. In the championship game, Hagerstown earned an 8-2 victory over Bronx, NY to secure the East Zone banner.

Entering the World Series, Head Coach Dave Barr believes his squad's balance across all facets of the game is its primary strength. "I think we’re very well balanced," Barr said. "Our team batting average is .356 through 8 tournament games and our ERA is 2.24. We have only committed three errors in eight tournament games."

Hagerstown brings a rich World Series tradition to Washington, boasting an 18-27 overall tournament record. Highlights from previous appearances include a runner-up finish in 1995, Final Four runs in 1998, 2000, and 2015, and their most recent trip in 2022. For Head Coach Dave Barr, this marks his third experience managing in the PONY League World Series and sixth overall World Series appearance counting the 13U level.

"Our expectations for our team is to represent our community with class and to win the Printscape PONY League World Series, and to make memories that will last a lifetime," Barr said. "I know all the teams are fantastic and we’re looking to compete against the very best. We’re looking forward to coming to Washington and having a great week at a fantastic event." 

Located approximately 190 miles (a 3-hour drive) from Washington, PA, Hagerstown will have strong local backing as they compete on baseball's international stage.



Hagerstown will open tournament play against the West Zone champions, West Covina, CA, on Saturday, Aug. 8, at 12:00 PM/ET at Historic Lew Hays PONY Field in Washington, PA.