Old Bats Won Gay Softball World Series Title
The Las Vegas team secured the Legends D division championship on Sept. 5, 2026, in Columbus.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Softball
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Local amateur softball players on the Old Bats clinched the Legends D division title at the Gay Softball World Series earlier this September. The team achieved a 9-1 tournament record during the Columbus, Ohio, competition.
Why it matters
The victory marks the third time since 2011 that a team from the Las Vegas league has captured a title in this series. For 51-year-old team member Mike Inskeep, the championship win serves as a milestone in his personal recovery from a severe 2020 illness.
The Old Bats finished with a 9-1 record in a tournament featuring 261 teams and 1,000 total games. The Legends D division consisted of 27 teams.
The players
Mike Inskeep
A 51-year-old softball player who returned to the sport as part of his recovery from a 2020 illness.
Old Bats
The Las Vegas-based amateur softball team that won the Legends D division title.
The details
Mike Inskeep assisted on the final out to secure the win, recording a fielder's choice at second base to end the championship game. The team proved resilient throughout the tournament, winning five individual games by a margin of only one run. This win adds to the local league's history, which has produced three World Series titles over the last 15 years.
Timeline
2011: The Las Vegas league won its first World Series title.
2020: Mike Inskeep was hospitalized for COVID-19.
Sept. 4, 2026: Inskeep performed a key double play to advance the team.
Sept. 5, 2026: The Old Bats won the Gay Softball World Series championship.
Oct. 9, 2026: League members participate in the Las Vegas Pride Night Parade.
Beyond the Strip
This championship follows the pattern established by the 2011 Las Vegas Gay Softball World Series title win. It marks the third time a local team has taken home a title in the series since that initial victory.
Residents and supporters of the local amateur softball community can celebrate the team's success at the upcoming pride parade. The win highlights the ongoing activity of the Las Vegas league.
The takeaway
The Old Bats' championship highlights the depth of the local amateur softball league. Keep an eye on local league schedules to support teams during their next competitive season.
What happens next
League members are scheduled to participate in the Las Vegas Pride Night Parade on Oct. 9, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the local amateur sports circuit, visit the Softball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Las Vegas Sun.
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