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Marion Hosts Colt League World Series Baseball Teams from Around the World

 A view behind home plate at Mtn Dew Park in Marion
Brad Palmer
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WSIU
The look of Mtn Dew Park in Marion before the season opener on May 31, 2023.

Marion is seeing an influx of tourism this weekend with the return of The Colt World Series which kicks off at Mtn Dew Park today.

10 baseball teams from around the world compete in the bracket-style tournament.

This year, teams are visiting from Japan, Mexico, Czech Republic, Nicaragua, Michigan, California, Texas, and Ohio. You'll also see the host team from Marion as well as a the 2023 Champions, Team Southern Illinois.

The championship game will take place on Tuesday at 7pm. Learn more at www.coltworldseries.org

Leah Lerner is a media writer, producer, and announcer at WSIU Public Broadcasting located at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org.
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