We’re in! Bee Jays qualify for NBC World Series

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Stephen Brown points heavenward after striking out the side against Hays in the ninth inning Wednesday. The Bee Jays received a call from the National Baseball Congress Thursday and were notified they were invited to the NBC World Series. L&T photo/Earl Watt

L&T staff report

After missing the NBC World Series in 2025, the Liberal Bee Jays will be returning to the national tournament this season after receiving a bid Thursday.

The Bee Jays are the winningest program in the history of the NBC World Series and have five national championship titles.

The Bee Jays have won five straight Rocky Mountain League games including four from Hays.

The NBC World Series begins July 23.