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Zack May signs with the Maryville College Scots! |
02/21/12
SANDLOTT Mid-State 18u News: Zach May, a RHP from Riverdale HS, who plays summer ball with the Middle TN Outlaws, will take his talents to the Maryville College Scots in the fall of 2012. The Scots are one of the most successful NCAA Division III collegiate programs in the south. May has a shot to step in and make an immediate impact on the bump at Scotland Yard in Maryville in the spring of 2013. Congratulations to a great young man and his family!
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Two more Diamondbacks make college choice! |
01/19/12
SANDLOTT Mid-State League 18u News: Today Coach Dustin Smith announced that two more Diamondbacks have committed to continue their academic and baseball careers. Ronnie Stephens, a centerfielder from Riverdale HS will roam the outfield at Dave Hall Field for Coach Corn's Columbia State Chargers in 2013. Mason Dunn, a Right Handed Pitcher from Beech HS, will wear purple and black on the hill for Trevecca University and Coach Lord in 2013. Congratulations to both of these young men and their families.
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Sean Leitstein signs with Tennessee Temple! |
01/12/12
SANDLOTT Mid-State League 18u News: Congratulations to Sean Leitstein and his family. Sean committed to Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga. Sean makes the 6th Knight to commit this off season.
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Andy Gilley voted Mid-State HS Golf coach of the year! |
12/22/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State League News: Coaches. Please see page 2c in this morning’s Tennessean. For the second year in a row Andy Gilley has been name the Mid-State Boys Golf Coach of the Year ( his team, Hendersonville Commandos, won the state Golf championship this fall for the second straight year ). Andy has been a long-time baseball coach in the Sandlotter league and we are really proud and tickled for him. Farrell Owens - The Sandlotter
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Five Diamondbacks choose where they will play their college ball! |
11/09/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State League 18u News: The Middle Tennessee Diamondbacks, fresh off their first appearance in the Connie Mack World Series, have five players that have decided where they will play baseball at the collegiate level. Jonathan King ( Riverdale HS ) will take his talents to Atlanta, GA to be a Yellow Jacket at Georgia Tech. Dathan Prewett ( Spring Hill ) will stay in Middle Tennessee and wear blue for Coach Steve Peterson’s Blue Raiders at Middle Tennessee State University. Clay Skipworth ( Blackman HS ) will be a Pioneer at Volunteer State CC in Gallatin, TN. Austin Swayze ( Riverdale HS ) will head to East TN and suit up for National JUCO power Chattanooga State. Will Snider ( Blackman HS ) will join Skipworth in Gallatin to become a Pioneer at Volunteer State CC. Congratulations to all of these young men and their families!
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Four Knight players select their college destination! |
11/02/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State League 18u News: Coaches Jason Anderegg and Eric Fruechtemeyer report that the below Knight players have made their decision concerning where they will play their college baseball. They are: Jarred Carkuff - Cascade HS - Austin Peay State University (DI OVC),
Charlie Weaver - Bob Jones HS (AL) - University of Alabama-Huntsville (DII Gulf South Conference),
Luke Pearce - Bob Jones HS (AL) - University of Alabama-Huntsville (DII Gulf South Conference),
Blake Rowlett - Clarksville Academy - Faulkner University (NAIA) and Blake Talley - Calhoun Community College in Decatur, Alabama
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Breakfast to raise funds to refurbish Jack Lavender Field! |
10/31/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State News: On November 19, from 7AM - 10AM, at Lipscomb University, the Middle Tennessee Baseball Foundation will be hosting Jack Lavender Holiday Breakfast. For those of you that don't know this, Mr. Lavender used to invite all friends of the baseball community to Jack Lavender field for a large group breakfast around the holidays. It was a tradition that he carried out until he was unable to do so the past few years. It was nothing to see hundreds of people come and go from the press box at Twitty City's home field on what was usually a Saturday morning to grab a plate of food and talk baseball or life with people they had not seen in years.
This is a free breakfast for anybody that wants to attend. However, donations will be accepted. Per the Lavender family request, all donations will go back into the renovation of Jack Lavender field. If you cannot attend but would like to contribute to the project please feel free to email me at duck34_aes@yahoo.com.
Thank You,
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Middle TN Elite wins the SANDLOTT Fall Shootout! |
09/19/11
SANDLOTT News: Coach Chad Biles' Middle TN Elite won the SANDLOTT Fall Shootout with a 4-3 win over the Franklin Falcons in a very tight championship game. The Elite were a perfect 4-0 in tournament play and allowed only 8 total runs in the four games they played. Two wins were shut outs. The Franklin Falcons played them extremely tough in the final game but the Elite continued to play solid defense with good pitching. Hunter Martin was the winning pitcher in the championship game. Josh Freeman went 6 for 10 and Matthew Lyons went 5 for 11 leading the Elite offense in the tournament. Congratulations to Coach Biles, his staff and all the championship Elite players.
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SANDLOTT Fall Ball! |
08/14/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State News: SANDLOTT FALL BALL
Deadline August 20 for registration! Contact me via email as soon as possible to reserve a spot!!
Where: This year we will have our 13u thru 18u fall ball league at Shelby with some games at Pitts or other fields if the schedule dictates.
Format: Play will be informal with open rosters and free substitution. It's a great time to try out new players and get ready for 2012.
Age limits: You will play in the age group your players will be in the spring of 2012.
When: Play will be both week nights and weekends. You will be able to request dates you want to play and we'll draft a schedule for you.
# of games: Teams can play every week or some weeks. The schedule will be flexible. You will submit your open dates to me and I'll match them with the other teams.
Costs: The cost is only $295.00 per team (plus 1/2 the cost of umpires as you play).
Entry deadline: The deadline to enter is August 20th. Return this form with your $295.00 check payable to SANDLOTT. I'll contact you with your schedule once the teams are set.
Tournament: We will also have some in season tournaments - one for 13's and 14's and also one for the high school age. All fall ball teams will be eligible to play in those events if you choose to and be discounted on the entry fee. More details will follow on the tournaments.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM FOR FALL BALL IS AUGUST 20TH. Please send in your entry as soon as possible to allow us to prepare the schedules.
EMAIL- Mickey Hiter with any questions--- mhiter@bellsouth.net
COACH NAME:
TEAM NAME:
HOME PHONE:
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CHECKS PAYABLE TO :
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Looking forward to seeing you at the park.
Mickey Hiter
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Murfreesboro Diamondbacks Celebrate Magical Season! |
08/13/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State 18u News: The Murfreesboro Diamondbacks magical postseason run came to end at the Holy Grail of summer baseball, the Connie Mack World Series in Farmington, New Mexico. They were the first team from Middle TN since 1972 to qualify for this event. The Dbacks lost their first game 3-1 to the DBAT Mustangs from Dallas, Texas. Johnathan Frebis pitched a great game in front of a crowd of 6,000 plus, striking out 7 in 6 innings of work, allowing only 1 earned run. The Ann Arbor Travelers eliminated the Dbacks the next night in a very emotional contest 4-3 in front of a packed house of almost 7,000 fans. After taking a 3-2 lead into the 5th inning, the Dbacks could not hang on as the Travelers clawed back to score 2 and eventually hold on for the win.
The Diamondbacks represented Middle Tennessee with a lot of pride, class and great character over the week and Middle TN should be proud of these young men. The Midland Redskins won their 13th Connie Mack National Title on Friday night. As the awards were handed out during the post game ceremony, a loud ovation took place when anounced that the Murfreesboro, TN Diamondbacks had won the Sportsmanship Award for the 2011 Connie Mack World Series. These players won a spot in the hearts of the community of Farmington, New Mexico and made memories and friends that will last a lifetime while doing so.
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Rob Mackey, Sandlotter programer dies! |
08/12/11
Sandlotter News: It is with great sadness that I post the below news. Farrell Owens - The Sandlotter--------
Rob Mackey, Sandlotter web site designer/programer passed away on August 10, 2011 at the young age of 56. He was a personal friend to Mickey Hiter and Farrell Owens and a very important part of SANDLOTT Baseball and the Sandlotter web site. He will be missed in many ways. His wit and positive nature always helped us find our way. His involvement as a real baseball guy who coached and umpired gave him great insight into what we needed to make the web site the ribbon that ties youth baseball together in TN and throughout the U.S. and Canada. Although Rob stayed behind the scenes as the technological arm of SANDLOTT Baseball his influence will continue to live on each time someone logs onto Sandlotter.com.--------
Rob's death notice:
Mackey, Robert Age 56, born in New Lenox, Illinois, passed away August 10, 2011 at Good Samaritan Hospital with his sister and children by his side. Rob enjoyed living in California for many years before moving back to the Chicago land area in the early 80's. Rob always said his greatest joy in life was his children Robby (25) and Mabel (22). The three of them loved and supported one another. They shared great times together during Rob's life. Rob developed computer software and ran his own business for many years. In 2001, he was hired by Continental Amateur Baseball Association (CABA) to develop and run programs and tournaments for the Ho-Chunk baseball complex in Lynwood. Baseball was his passion. For over 40 years, he coached and umpired youth baseball, making a significant impact on many lives. Rob is also survived by his parents Bob (Marilyn) Mackey and LaVerle Mackey, mother of his children, Laura Brady, his nieces Jennifer (Bryan) Lindskog and Sarah Silverman, and his devoted sister Ruth (David) Silverman. Rob was surrounded by many terrific friends who admired his independent spirit, including Arlene Berger, Omar Caballero, Sue Nabhan, and Fran and Nancy Pell. His family would like to thank the amazing staff of the oncology unit of Good Samaritan Hospital who brought him comfort and care during his courageous battle with cancer. According to Rob's wishes, his body was donated to science for medical research. A celebration of Rob's life will be held on Saturday August 13th, at Ho-Chunk Baseball Complex, 10 Southland Drive, Lynwood, IL, beginning at 3pm. In lieu of flowers donations to be used according to the family's wishes would be appreciated.
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Buford ( Mudcat ) Brewer going into the MTSU Baseball Hall of Fame! |
08/09/11
Sandlotter News: Coaches. Just had to make sure that you all knew that Buford ( Mudcat ) Brewer is being inducted into the Middle Tennessee State University ( MTSU ) Baseball Hall of Fame this October 29th. The Sandlotter was privileged to cover Mudcat during his sandlot days. In 1991 Mudcat was selected the MVP of the Stan Musial League.
Mudcat was drafted by the Colorado Rockies out of MTSU and was playing in class A ball when he collided with another outfielder and tore ligaments in his knee. This ended Mudcat’s professional baseball career. Even though Mudcat has been gone 17 years from the baseball program at MTSU he is still in the top ten for nine offensive categories.
For the past several years this 1990 Smyrna High School graduate has been active in coaching high school and sandlot baseball in Rutherford County. The last 10 years he has been a teacher and assistant baseball coach at Blackman High School. This school year he will be an assistant principal at Brown’s Chapel Elementary in Rutherford County. The Sandlotter is so proud of Mudcat and wanted all of you to know of his latest accomplishment. Farrell Owens – The Sandlotter www.sandlotter.com
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Murfreesboro Diamondbacks lose heartbreaker, Eliminated from WS! |
08/07/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State 18u News: The Murfreesboro Diamondbacks lost a heartbreaking 4-3 game to the Ann Arbor Travelers tonight. The Diamondbacks are now eliminated from the Connie Mack World Series being played in Farmington, New Mexico. Kudos to Coach Dustin Smith, his staff and all of his outstanding players. They represented middle Tennessee and the southeast region very well.
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Murfreesboro Diamondbacks drop opening game in Mack World Series! |
08/06/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State League 18u News: The Murfreesboro Diamondbacks lost the opening game in the Connie Mack World Series today by a 3-1 score to the Dallas Mustangs. They will be playing the Ann Arbor Travelers tomorrow. Please see www.cmws.org Games can be watched at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/connie-mack-world-series.
Can be heard at http://www.verticalradio.org/.
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Ontario Terriers Win SANDLOTT HS Division World Series! |
07/25/11
SANDLLOTT Baseball News: Congratulations to the Ontario Terriers on winning the SANDLOTT High School division World Series with a 2-0 nail biting championship game win over the CT Tide yesterday. The Murfreesboro Diamondbacks 17’s and Keystone Wildcat Baseball finished 3rd and 4th.
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More News on the Diamondbacks! |
07/24/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State 18u News: The Murfreesboro Diamondbacks will be the first team to represent Middle TN in the Connie Mack World Series since 1981 on August 6. The Diamondbacks swept through the Connie Mack Southeast Regional with a dominant pitching performance by the entire staff. Combining to allow only 4 runs in 34 innings of play and only 16 hits allowed, the Dbacks went 5-0 to claim the crown. Jonathan King scattered 4 hits over 5 innings and Shelby Robbins finished off the Florida Bombers with 2 scoreless after a 2 hour rain delay in an impressive 6-0 win. The Bombers entered the tournament as a favorite with 9 draft picks in this years MLB draft. Logan Dietz continued the mound dominance with a complete game no-hitter over Foundation Baseball, the Georgia Connie Mack State Champions, 8-0. Austin Coley then twirled a complete game one hitter over the Memphis Tigers in a 3-1 win. Johnathan Frebis took the mound and scattered 6 hits over the defending champion East Cobb Yankees in a complete game 4-1 win. Stevie Smith, Zach Taylor, Logan Dietz and Shelby Robbins then shut down the Memphis Tigers to claim the crown on Saturday morning. Each performance was even more impressive considering that no pitcher topped even the 95 pitch barrier. The Diamondbacks will fly out on August 4 to represent the entire Southeastern United States.
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Murfreesboro Diamondbacks headed to Connie Mack World Series! |
07/23/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State 18u News: Coach Dustin Smith’s Murfreesboro Diamondbacks are headed to Farmington, New Mexico for the Connie Mack World Series. Yesterday the Diamondbacks defeated the East Cobb Yankees, FIVE TIME Connie Mack world champions, and this morning the Diamondbacks defeated Memphis to go unbeaten and win the Connie Mack Southeast Regional held in Atlanta, Georgia. Check this site out often as the Sandlotter will be tracking the Diamondbacks as they prepare for the Farmington event. More news later on the date of tournament and other particulars.
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Nashville Knights win 16u SANDLOTT Mid-State League Championship! |
07/20/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State 16u News: Coach Eric Fruechtemeyer's Nashville Knights have captured the 2011 SANDLOTT Mid-State league 16u championship. Congratulations to Coach Fruechtemeyer, his staff and all the fine championship players that won this title.
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SANDLOTT Mid-State League Fall Ball set to begin! |
07/19/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State League 13-18u News: SANDLOTT FALL BALL
It's time for fall ball registration!
Where: This year we will have our 13u thru 18u fall ball league at Shelby.
Format: Play will be informal with open rosters and free substitution. It's a great time to try out new players and get ready for 2012.
Age limits: You will play in the age group your players will be in the spring of 2011.
When: Play will be both week nights and weekends. You will be able to request dates you want to play and we'll draft a schedule for you.
# of games: Teams can play every week or some weeks. The schedule will be flexible. You will submit your open dates to me and I'll match them with the other teams.
Costs: The cost is only $295.00 per team (plus 1/2 the cost of umpires as you play).
Entry deadline: The deadline to enter is August 20th.
Tournament: We will also have some in season tournaments - for 13's and 14's and also for the high school age. All fall ball teams will be eligible to play in those events if you choose to and be discounted on the entry fee. More details will follow on the tournaments.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM FOR FALL BALL IS AUGUST 20TH. Please send in your entry as soon as possible to allow us to prepare the schedules.
EMAIL- Mickey Hiter with any questions--- mhiter@bellsouth.net
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Franklin Mustangs win 18u SANDLOTT World Series! |
07/17/11
SANDLOTT 18u News: Coach John Edgar’s Franklin Mustangs topped the East Cobb Orioles 10-2 in the Championship game of the SANDLOTT 18u World Championship today at Shelby Park. Hit After Hit and the North AL MVP Expos finished 3rd and 4th.
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Lavergne Wolverines Capture the HS Division Championship! |
07/16/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State - High School Division News: Congratulations to Coach Steve Williams, his staff and all the Lavergne Wolverine players on winning the 2011 SANDLOTT Mid-State High School Division Championship.
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Mavericks take 12u SANDLOTT Mid-State Title! |
07/15/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State 12u News: The Mavericks are the 2011 champions of the 12u division of the SANDLOTT Mid-State League. Congratulations to Coach Eric Ford and General Manager Ronnie Pennell on putting together a great bunch of Maverick players who are true champions. Good luck in the post season to all the outstanding Maverick players.
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TN Bandits win SANDLOTT Mid-State 11u Regular Season Championship! |
07/14/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State League 11u News: Coach Marty McCurry’s TN Bandits have captured the 2011 SANDLOTT Mid-State league 11u title. The Bandits finished with a 9-3 record and beat out the second place Nashville Yankees by a half game.Congratulations to Coach McCurry, his staff and all the championship TN Bandit players. Good Luck in the post season to the TN Bandit organization.
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Columbia's Dirt Bags win 13u National Division Championship! |
07/13/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State League 13u News: Coach Billy Thurman’s Columbia Dirt Bags have captured the 2011 SANDLOTT Mid-State league 13u National Division title. The Dirt Bags finished with a 9-3 record, which was the same as the Worth Bulldogs, but beat the Bulldogs both league games head-to-head. Congratulations to Coach Thurman, his staff and all the championship Dirt Bag players. Good Luck in the post season to the Dirt Bag organization.
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Murfreesboro Diamondbacks are 18u League Champions! |
07/11/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State 18u News: The Murfreesboro Diamondbacks 18’s went into this weekend tied with Hit after Hit for the lead in the SANDLOTT Mid-State league 18u division. The Diamondbacks swept the Hit after Hit ballclub in dramatic fashion with a Saturday 2-0 win and a 10 inning 5-4 win today. Coach Dustin Smith’s Diamondbacks are now the 2011 SANDLOTT Mid-State league 18u regular season champions. CONGRATULATIONS and good luck in the post season.
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Chesterfield Mudcats win 14u SANDLOTT World Series! |
07/10/11
SANDLOTT World Series News: The Chesterfield Mudcats defeated the Westkirk Royals in an exciting 5-4 game that won the SANDLOTT 14u World Series. Congratulations to the champion Mudcats players and coaching staff.
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Mt. Juliet Thunderstixx are the Unbeaten Champions! |
07/10/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State 9u News: Congratulations to the Mt. Juliet Thunderstixx on winning the 2011 SANDLOTT Mid-State League 9u regular season championship. The Thunderstixx were unbeaten in league play. This is a great accomplishment by Coach Matt Raymer, his staff and all the outstanding Thunderstixx players. Good luck in the postseason guys!
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TN Blue Sox Capture 14u Regular Season Crown! |
07/09/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State 14u news. With tonight’s doubleheader sweep over the Donelson Generals, Coach Daniel Barr’s TN Blue Sox win the SANDLOTT Mid-State 14u regular season championship. Congratulations to Coach Barr, his staff and all the fine championship Blue Sox players. The Sandlotter wishes all the best to the Blue Sox in their post season play. Again, CONGRATULATIONS!
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Rip City Baseball takes another Title! |
07/05/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State League 9u News: Another tournament ...another 1st place trophy for Rip City. Thier most recent victory came Sunday to take the top honors at the BPA team appreciation tournament held in Lavergne. Rip City came in 1st out of 12 teams bring their remarkable record to 47-11. They will be headed to the World Series on July 20 in Owensboro, KY. Good Luck boys !
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Franklin Falcons win 16u Wood World Championship! |
07/03/11
SANDLOTT News: SANDLOTT 16u Wood World Championship
The Franklin Falcons edged the TN Baseball Club 8-6 in the SANDLOTT 16u Wood World Championship game. The Falcons lost but one of their seven games. TN Baseball Club came in as the top seed with a perfect 6-0 record but the Falcons overcame an early TBC lead to take the Championship. The Cincinnati Riverbats finished third and the Murfreesboro Patriots 4th.
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TN Dores Gold win 15u Wood World Championship! |
07/03/11
SANDLOTT News: SANDLOTT 15u Wood World Championship
The TN Dores Gold baseball team beat Team Ohio 8-3 in the SANDLOTT 15u Wood World Championship game. The TN Dores Gold team finished with a perfect 6-0 record. Team Cincinnati came in as the top seed at 5-0 but the Dores took control early and never relinquished the lead. the TN Dores Black and the Nashville Knights finished 3 and 4 respectively.
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Sycamore Vipers win 13u American Division Title! |
06/26/11
SANDLOLTT Mid-State 13u News: Congratulations to Coach Mike Brown, his staff and all the Sycamore Vipers on winning the 13u American Division championship in the 2011 SANDLOTT Mid-State League. The Vipers only loss was to the second place Wilson County Curve by a 7-5 score back on May 9th. On behalf of Commissioner Mickey Hiter I wish the Vipers and all the other teams below a very successful post regular season experience. Thanks to all of you for playing SANDLOTT League baseball. Farrell Owens - The Sandlotter www.sandlotter.com
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Middle Tennessee Mudcats win the Diamondbacks Wood Bat Challenge! |
06/12/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State 18u News; The Middle Tennesse Mudcats won the 4th annual Diamondback 18U Wood Bat Challenge, hosted by the Murfreesboro Diamondbacks. The Mudcats defeated Hit After Hit 4-3 in the championship game, scoring 2 runs to come from behind in the top of the 7th inning. The Mudcats are comprised of players from Blackman High School and also defeated the Tennessee Angels and Jackson Thunder in championship round of play. Congratulations to the Middle Tennessee Mudcats and their coaching staff on winning the 2011 Diamondback Challenge!
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Griffin Kreig tosses No-Hitter in Diamondback Classic! |
06/10/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State League 18u News: Father Ryan senior-to-be righthander Griffin Kreig tossed a 5 inning no-hitter in Hit after Hit's 10-0 win over the Kentucky Roosters in the Diamondback Classic yesterday. Congratulations Griffin!
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SANDLOTT Showcase produces Draftees! |
06/09/11
SANDLOTT League News: SANDLOTT University Showcase is very proud to announce two more alumni of the event are excelling at the professional level. Rex Brothers is currently pitching for the Colorado Rockies. Rex signed with Lipscomb University after being discovered at the SANDLOTT Showcase in 2005. At the same showcase a catcher Caleb Joseph also participated and Caleb is now a top prospect at the AA affiliate for the Baltimore Orioles.
SANDLOTT president Mickey Hiter and an instructor at Hit After Hit Baseball in Nashville saw two of his former students drafted in the MLB draft. Kes Carter was drafted in the first round by Tampa Bay and pitcher PJ Francescon was also selected by the Chicago Cubs.
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Major League draft likes the Sandlotter players! |
06/08/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State News: The Sandlotter ( www.sandlotter.com ) is so proud of the 2011 Major League player draft. The following players have been drafted and they played their sandlot baseball right here in middle Tennessee and were covered by the Sandlotter. Sonny Gray, Kes Carter, Mookie Betts,Taylor Hill, Navery Moore, Craig Stem, Andrew Triggs, Jordan Cooper, Will Skinner, Will Clinard, Jacob Stallings and PJ Francescon. CONGRATULATIONS to all these fine players and good luck in the professional baseball world if you choose to accept the respective offers.
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Rex Brothers makes his Major League Debut! |
06/07/11
SANDLOTT News: Former Nashville Knights P/OF Rex Brothers, made his debut as a big league pitcher last night for the Colorado Rockies. Rex started the bottom of the 7th and gave up two hits while getting two outs and no runs scored. Rex threw 15 pitches and 12 of them were strikes.
In the summer of 2005 Rex was at Mickey Hiter's SANDLOTT Showcase at Shelby Park and Cliff Terracuso, who at the time was a recruiting coordinator at Lipscomb University, spotted Rex. Cliff followed Rex through his HS senior year and signed him for Lipscomb University. Three years later Rex was a first rounder in the MLB draft.
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Rip City Baseball wins Gold at Memorial Day Bash! |
05/30/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State 9u News: The 9u Rip City Baseball team continues to prove they are one of the better 9U teams in the area going 5-0 in the BPA Memorial Day Bash to win the gold division championship. That brings their overall record to a very impressive 34-6. They currently are number 1 in the entire country in BPA points.
Nice job Rip City and good luck.
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Henersonville Knights capture 10u Championship! |
05/27/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State 10u News: Congratulations to Coach Mike Brooks and the Hendersonville Knights on winning the 2011 regular season championship for the 10u division of the SANDLOTT Mid-State league. The Sandlotter wishes the Knights the best for the rest of the season and into post season play.
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Dustin Smith's Diamondbacks send 5 more on to college! |
05/23/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State 18u News: The Murfreesboro Diamondbacks have 5 young men that have signed the dotted line to continue their baseball careers at the next level. Austin Coley, a RHP from Siegel High School has inked with Belmont University. Zach Taylor, a LHP from Siegel High School has signed with Cleveland Sate Community College. Keith Smith, a RHP from David Lipscomb High School, has signed with Freed Hardeman University. Cody Hartley, a RHP/OF from Nashville Christian will move on to Chattanooga State Community College. Devan McClish, an OF/3B from Dickson County will head west and suit up for Christian Brothers University. Congratulations to all of these young men and their families!
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Rip City leads the way in BPA tournament play! |
05/03/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State 9u News: The Rip City 9U ballclub continues to lead the way in BPA tournament play going 3-0 to win the BPA Spring Classic in Murfreesboro this past weekend. That brings their tournament record to 22-3 and their overall record to 25-5.
The win gives Rip City a points total of 500 in BPA play which is the highest of any age in any state. Way to go Rip CIty !
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Rip City wins another Tournament! |
04/21/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State 9u News: Rip City continued their winning ways last weekend at the BPA Tournament in Murfreesboro. The team went 4-0 to win another championship, their 4th, and run their record to 19-3. Way to go Rip City !
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Prospects Baseball win 12u USSSA Tournament! |
04/12/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State 12u News: Coach Robbie Sinks’ 12u Prospects Baseball club went 5-0 this past weekend in the USSSA Tournament held at Music City. The Prospects allowed 14 runs and scored 45! The team had 7 homeruns including a walk off to win the semi-finals. Defensively, the Prospects only committed 1 error the entire weekend. It was their first tournament of the season.
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Jack Lavender Funeral Arrangements! |
04/10/11
SANDLOTT News: Visitation with the Jack Lavender family will be this Monday at Holy Rosary ( 190 Graylynn Drive Donelson, TN. ) from 2-5:30pm and 6:30-9pm. Funeral Mass will be at Noon on Tuesday with visitation from 10:30am until time of service.
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Jack Lavender dies! |
04/09/11
SANDLOTT News: Today the amateur baseball community moans the loss of Jack Lavender. Jack would have been 82 years old this June 23rd. Jack suffered a severe stroke this past Wednesday while at his beloved baseball field ( Jack Lavender Field ) at Seven Oaks Park.
SANDLOTT Baseball founder and president, Mickey Hiter, said “ Amateur baseball has a big void today in the passing of amateur baseball icon Jack Lavender. He advocated for the game in so many capacities as a coach and administrator on both the local and national level. He was truly passionate about the game and will be missed by so many”. Jack was a three sport star at Montgomery Bell Academy in the late 1940’s. In 1972 Jack coached his Nashville Merchants team to a runner up finish in the Connie Mack World Series in Farmington, New Mexico.He founded the GNABA ( Greater Nashville Amateur Baseball Association ) in 1989 and served as its president for 30 years. In 1991 the Nashville Old Timers Baseball Association named Jack as “Mr. Baseball” for middle Tennessee.
The Sandlotter offers condolences to Jack’s wife ( June ), his five children, 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
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TN Fury Wins 11u BPA Spring Fling! |
04/06/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State 11u News; Coach Adam Ragsdale’s TN Fury won the BPA Spring Fling (silver bracket championship) this past weekend. There were 10 teams in this age bracket and two Music City teams
( TN Fury and Nashville Yankees ) played each other in the championship.
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Rip City Baseball Wins Another Tournament! |
04/05/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State 9u News: Coach Roger Gray's Rip City Baseball club is at it again. They just went 6-0 this past weekend to bring home the gold in the BPA 9U Spring Fling Championship. This brings their 2011 record to 12-1. This is their second first place tournament in three tries with a third place in the USSSA Opening Day Bash in Sparta, losing only by 1 run in the last inning of the semi final game.
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SANDLOTT Coaches' clinic rescheduled! |
03/10/11
SANDLOTT News:
The SANDLOTT League Coaches clinic scheduled for March 12th has been postponed two weeks due to the large number of coaches unavailable with Spring break activities.
The new date and time is March26th at the Old Timers Baseball Facility in Shelby Park from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The address is 1601 Davidson Street for those of you who may not know where it's located and directions can be obtained at www.sandlotter.com under directions to the parks.
You don't need to register just come and be ready to see some great video and software with detailed explanations on the basic fundamentals of the swing, pitching mechanics and catching fundamentals. There is no cost to SANDLOTT Mid-State coaches.
See you on march 26th at 10:00 AM
God bless
Mickey Hiter
SANDLOTT
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Wet Grounds cause postponement of 9u season Opener! |
03/07/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State 9u News: The opening day doubleheader between the Murfreesboro Thunderbolts and the Mt. Juliet Thunderstixx of the SANDLOTT Mid-State 9u division had to be postponed yesterday because of wet grounds. Saturday's heavy rain made the field too wet. The two games will be made up.
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SANDLOTT Mid-State 10u and 12u open up tomorrow! |
03/07/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State news: Tuesday, March 8th, the Hendersonville Knights and the Middle TN Rockets open up the regular season for the 10u division in a 6:30pm matchup at Hendersonville’s Drake Creek Park. Knights’ coach Mike Brooks has announced his starting pitcher and it will be right-hander Cammeron Hansen. Rockets’ coach Tyler Morrow is going to counter with right-hander Seth Henson.
The 10u league schedule will take a week off until the Nashville Red Wings square off with the Brentwood Force on March 15th.
Tuesday, March 8th, the Music City Fire and the Mavericks are opening the 12u season with a single game at Music City at 6pm. Coach Carl Hayes with the Fire is going to go with left-hander John Dowless as his starting pitcher. Mavericks’s coach Eric Ford is also going with a left-hander, Taleb Vaughn.
This is a very early game for the 12u division as the next league game is not scheduled until May 10th when the Prospects Baseball club squares off with the Music City Outlaws.
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SANDLOTT Mid-State 9u division set to open! |
03/05/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State 9u News: Tomorrow, Sunday - March 6th, the SANDLOTT Mid-State League 9u division will have a doubleheader to open the season ( weather permitting of course ) with the Mt. Juliet Thunderstixx squaring off against the Murfreesboro Thunderbolts. T’stixx coach Matt Raymer has announced his two pitching starters, going with right handers Tyler Finley and Bryce Rawls. T’bolts coach Steve Moss is going to counter with lefthander Hayden Skipper and right hander Calab Warta.
The 9u league schedule will be silent for the next ten days until the Nolensville Crackerjacks play the Thunderstixx in a single game on March 16th.
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Murfreesboro Diamondbacks Ink Scholarships! |
02/05/11
SANDLOTT 18u News: The Murfreesboro Diamondbacks have 6 players that have inked National Letters of Intent to begin their collegiate baseball careers in the fall of 2011. Johnathan Frebis, a left handed pitcher from Riverdale High School, will suit up for the Blue Raiders of Middle TN State. Cody Connally, a right handed pitcher from David Lipscomb High School, will head south to cajun country and pitch for the University of Louisiana Monroe. Griffin Moore, a third basemand/first baseman & right handed pitcher, will be a Bison for Coach Jeff Forehand at David Lipscomb University. Zander Wiel, a first baseman from Blackman High School, will wear the black & gold for the Commodores of Vanderbilt University. Alex Vondohlen, a third baseman from Blackman High School, will head to west TN and be a Lion for Freed Hardeman University. Matt Barrett, a catcher from Overton High School, will stay in the Music City and be a Trojan for Trevecca Nazarene University. Congratulations to all of these fine young men and their families!
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SANDLOTT Mid-State Coaches meeting - Saturday, January 8th |
01/03/11
SANDLOTT Mid-State News:
What: SANDLOTT Mid-State League Coaches Meeting
When: January 8th 10:00 am - 13u ,14u, 15u
11:00 am - 16u, 17u, 18u
Where: Shelby Park - Old Timers Baseball Facility
Agenda: Pay league fees, split up into divisions, set up number of games to be played, discuss rules
If you haven't already done so please register before the meeting at www.sandlotter.com
What you need to bring: $345 entry fee
(if you want league insurance and need coverage before April 1st you will need to pay insurance premium also)
All sanction fees and insurance can be paid at the schedule meeting April 8th or at this coaches meeting whichever is most convenient for you.
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SANDLOTT Mid-State coach gets Mid-State Golf "Coach of the Year"! |
12/23/10
Congratulations to Andy Gilley! Good morning coaches. Please see this morning’s Tennessean ( page 2c ). Our very own, Andy Gilley, has been named the Mid-State high school Golf “Coach of the Year”. His Hendersonville Commandos won the state golf championship this fall and this honor is richly deserved. Andy has coached the Hendersonville Shooters in our baseball league for many years. We are very proud of Coach Gilley. Please forward this email to others so that all will know about this great honor that has been bestowed upon Andy. Farrell Owens – The Sandlotter
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SANDLOTT Fall Challenge is a Big Success! |
10/19/10
SANDLOTT 16u News: The 2010 SANDLOTT 16u Fall Challenge was a huge success. Coach Lawton Miller's TN Baseball Club won the championship with a well played 4-1 victory over Coach John Mitchell's Shoetiques ballclub on Sunday, October 17th. All games were played at Shelby Park. Shoetiques had defeated Coach Jason Anderegg's top seeded Knights team in the semi-finals. Tournament director and SANDLOTT president, Mickey Hiter was very impressed with all the teams and was very happy with the parity of the tournament makeup.
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SANDLOTT Players star in Major Leagues! |
09/26/10
SANDLOTT Mid-State League News: Sandlotter News: Steve Liddle was associated with the league that the Sandlotter covers. If you do not know Steve, he is the bench coach for the Minnesota Twins. The Twins clinched the American League Central Division championship this past week. They will be going to the playoffs!
Steve was a standout catcher at McGavock High School and went on to become an All-American at Lipscomb University. Steve then signed with the California Angels and advanced to their AAA club before deciding to become a coach in their organization.
Two other intriguing situations with former players from the SANDLOTT league. Will Murfresboro's David Price ( Blackman High School and Vanderbilt University star ) be a 20 game winner? He has 18 wins with two more starts. Good Luck David. Will R.A. Dickey ( MBA and University of Tennessee star ) parlay his breakout season into a big multi-year contract? Stay tuned. I continue to be impressed with our coaches and players and our former players and coaches. I am confident that the SANDLOTT league will continue to produce more folks like R.A., Steve and David. Farrell Owens - The Sandlotter www.sandlotter.com
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Murfreesboro Diamond Dawgs win SANDLOTT HS World Series! |
07/25/10
SANDLOTT News: The Murfreesboro Diamond Dawgs captured the 2010 SANDLOTT HS World Series today with a 12-0 win over the previously undefeated Worth Bulldogs. The Diamond Dawgs had a tournament record of 7-1. Having already played seven games in four days, Coach Terry Fann was worried about having enough pitching in the championship game. He looked to Austin Coley, a rising senior at Siegel HS, and asked him if he could go two innings. The tall righthander then went out a tossed a one hit complete game shutout! Congratulations to Coach Fann, his staff and all the outstanding Diamond Dawg players.
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Hendersonville Deluge wins 11u American Division! |
07/20/10
SANDLOTT 11u News: Coach Brian Winders' Hendersonville Deluge ballclub has won the 2010 SANDLOTT Mid-State 11u American Division regular season championship. Congratulations to Coach Winders, his staff and all the outstanding players. Good luck in your postseason.
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Smyrna Bulldogs win 15u National Division! |
07/20/10
SANDLOTT Mid-State 15u News: The Smyrna Bulldogs have captured the 2010 SANDLOTT Mid-State 15u National Division regular season championship. Congratulations to General Manager David Looper, Head coach Danny Brewer and all the outstanding Bulldogs on a very good season.
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East Cobb Patriots win 18u SANDLOTT World Series! |
07/19/10
SANDLOTT 18u News: Coach Jim Lovejoy's East Cobb Patriots captured the 18u 2010 SANDLOTT World Series in Nashville, Tennessee this past weekend. They defeated the Franklin Mustangs 4-3 in the championship game.
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TN Bulldogs are the overall 11u Champions! |
07/16/10
SANDLOTT Mid-State 11u News: Coach Jay Vondohlen's TN Bulldogs are the 11u overall 2010 SANDLOTT Mid-State regular season champions. This outstanding team fashioned out excellent 14-1 record. Congratulations to all the Bulldogs and good luck in the postseason.
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Brentwood Power captures 10u National Division Title! |
07/15/10
SANDLOTT Mid-State 10u News: The Brentwood Power won the 10u regular season championship for the just completed SANDLOTT Mid-State National Division. Coach Rick Erickson's squad compiled an impressive 11-2 record. Congratulations to the entire organization and best of luck in the postseason.
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Diamondbacks defeat National power East Cobb Yankees! |
07/14/10
SANDLOTT News: The Murfreesboro Diamondbacks Black won the 'Boro Bash this past weekend, defeating the 5 time Connie Mack National Champion East Cobb Yankees, 2-0 in the Championship game Sunday at MTSU's Reese Smith Field. Going into Sunday, the Diamondbacks Black, Hit After Hit and the Yankees all had identical 4-1 records. The Yankees had the head to head tie-breakers over both squads and the Diamondbacks had only allowed 5 runs in 5 games, so the Yankees and Diamondbacks were declared the top 2 seeds, thus setting up the title game. Neil Robinson twirled a 3 hit, 75 pitch, complete game masterpiece, picking up the win on the hill. The Diamondbacks Black pitching staff allowed only 5 runs over the course of the tournament while walking only 5 batters over the same course of time. The Diamondbacks Black will head to Memphis July 20 to represent Middle TN in the AABC Connie Mack Southeast Regional Tournament, hosted by the Memphis Tigers. The winner of the regional will advance to Farmington, New Mexico to play in the Connie Mack World Series the second week in August.
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Murfreesboro Slammers win 13u National Division! |
07/13/10
SANDLOTT Mid-State 13u News: The Murfreesboro Slammers have won the 2010 SANDLOTT Mid-State 13u National Division regular season title. Coach Nathan Cox and his outstanding "Slammers" won out with a 10-1 record. Good Luck in the postseason!
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Hendersonville Hornets capture 10u overall Championship! |
07/13/10
SANDLOTT Mid-State 10u News: The 10u Hendersonville Hornets not only have won the regular season American Division of the SANDLOTT Mid-State league but have also won the overall 10u championship with an impressive 13-2 record. Congratulations to Coach Joey Owens, his staff and all the Hornets. Good luck in the postseason guys.
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Hit after Hit 16's capture second crown! |
07/11/10
SANDLOTT Mid-State 16u News: Coach Nathan Brown's 16u Hit after Hit squad has captured its second league title in one week. Today they are crowned the champion of the 2010 SANDLOTT Mid-State league 16u regular season with an awesome 9-0 record. Just last week Hit after Hit won the SANDLOTT Southern Super league championship. What a great accomplishment. Keep it going in the postseason guys. Congratulations to Coach Brown, his staff and all the outstanding players.
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Bowling Green Spirit wins 15u American Division! |
07/10/10
SANDLOTT Mid-State 15u News: Coach Keith Morrison's ballclub finished their regular league season with a 9-1 record. A tough one run lost on June 5th was the only blemish on their way to winning the SANDLOTT Mid-State 15u American Division 2010 championship. Good Luck in the postseason to all the outstanding players for the Bowling Green Spirit.
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TN Ravens win 12u American Division Championship! |
07/07/10
SANDLOTT Mid-State 12u News: Coach Jeff Frantz's TN Ravens finished out with very good 9-2 league record to win the 12u American Division 2010 SANDLOTT Mid-State regular season title. Congratulations to all the Ravens and good luck in the postseason.
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TN Dores Gold win 14u Championship! |
07/06/10
SANDLOTT Mid-State 14u News: Coach Justin Humphrey's baseball club has fashioned out an outstanding 15-1 record to win the 2010 SANDLOTT Mid-State league 14u division championship. Congratulations to Coach Humphrey, his staff and his outstanding players. Good luck in the postseason.
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Hit after Hit wins SANDLOTT Southern Super 18u Title! |
07/05/10
SANDLOTT Southern 18u News: With tonight's doubleheader sweep of Bucs Baseball, the Hit after Hit ballclub has won the 2010 SANDLOTT Southern Super League championship for the 18u division. This championship comes on the heals of another title as Coach Lem Pilkinton's team just won the SANDLOTT Mid-State 18u division this past week. Hopefully this outstanding group of players can remain on a roll through the postseason.
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Blowfish Baseball wins SANDLOTT Mid-State American Division 13u Title! |
07/05/10
SANDLOTT Mid-State 13u News: Coach Shannon Winters' Blowfish Baseball club has captured the 13u American Division regular season championship for the 2010 SANDLOTT Mid-State league. They had a splendid 9-1 record and hopefully will continue with their fine play in the postseason. Congratulations to all the outstanding players with Blowfish Baseball.
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TN Baseball Club wins SANDLOTT 15u World Series! |
07/04/10
SANDLOTT 15u World Series News:
Coach Lawton Miller's TN Baseball Club edged the Franklin Falcons 1-0 in the semi finals and then won the Championship by defeating the top seeded Winchester Rebels in another close one 8-7. Two great games on the final day of the SANDLOTT 15u Wood World Championship.
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Nashville Outlaws win SANDLOTT 16u World Series |
07/03/10
SANDLOTT News: SANDLOTT President Mickey Hiter might as well re-name the SANDLOTT 16U Wood Bat World Series the Music City Outlaw Invitational. The Outlaws became the first three-peat champion at the 16U level on Saturday, defeating a very talented Team GA squad in the championship game in Murfreesboro, TN at Siegel High School by a score of 5-1. The Outlaws sported a 6-1 record for the tourney, outscoring their opponents by 29 runs. Congratulations to the Outlaws on their third consecutive title and congratulations to Team GA, Ohio Glaciers and the Middle TN Mudcats 15's for making it to Saturdays final four portion of the tournament.
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Hit after Hit wins the SANDLOTT Southern 16u Title! |
07/03/10
SANDLOTT Southern 16u News: Coach Nathan Brown's Hit after ball club has won the 2010 SANDLOTT Southern 16u championship. Congratulations to the Hit after Hit staff and outstanding players. Good luck in the postseason.
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Clarksville Orioles' Donnie Everett tosses a No-Hitter |
07/02/10
SANDLOTT Mid-State 13u News: Coach Troy Miller's Clarksville Orioles swept a doubleheader from Force Ten tonight by 12-2 and 10-1 scores. The outstanding feat in the second game was a no-hitter thrown by Richview Middle School righhander Donnie Everett. Congratulations to Donnie and all the Orioles.
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Hit after Hit wins 18u Title! |
07/02/10
SANDLOTT Mid-State League 18u News: Coach Lem Pilkinton"s Hit after Hit squad had a run of ten consecutive wins to capture the 2010 SANDLOTT Mid-State League 18u regular season championship with a splendid 10-1 record. This is the third consecutive year that Hit after Hit has won this age group. Congratulations to this outstanding group of young men and best of luck in the post-season.
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