Extra Innings

All Tournament Players Park

Marietta, GA

Game 1: Lost 3-2 to the Powder Springs Indians in 7 innings

Game 2: Won 11-9 against the Wills Park Eagles in 7 innings

Game 3: Won 11-10 against the Dunwoody Dragons in 7 innings

Game 4: Won 20-10 against the Canton Stingers in 5 innings

Game 5 (Semi-Finals): Lost 20-14 to the Wills Park Eagles who went on to win the tournament

This tournament was filled with close games that ended up in extra innings. It makes you realize that in baseball no lead is ever big enough. The first game was a defensive duel. The Indians didn't expect to be held to two runs until the bottom of the 7th inning where they scored a walk off single to take the game.

The team wasn't deterred and came back strong on Saturday to win both games -- even though both ended up in extra innings. With their wins they earned a second seed, with Powder Springs in first. Sunday's first game was against the Canton Stingers and the boys dominated the game to win in only five innings. Of course we ended up waiting around in the heat trying to keep the boys entertained and focus until the semi-final later that afternoon.

The Wills Park Eagles won their game so we were up against them again. The game was dead even with both teams holding strong defensively and offensively. The Eagles inched ahead but in the bottom of the fifth we took the lead 14-13. The umpires said that we still had one minute left and we continued on to the sixth inning. Unfortunately, the Eagles rallied and our boys were worn out and defeated. They gave up seven runs and weren't able to earn any in return. The game ended with the Eagles winning 20-14.

Throughout the tournament Jayson's hitting was much improved. He was one of the top players in terms of run productivity -- runs and RBIs. He held his own as clean up hitter. In the field, he played pitcher and right center. He continues to play well and pitcher and is improving his skills in the outfield. All in all, even though we didn't come home with a trophy, the team continues to shine!