The Portage Bulldawgs hosted the Battle at the Dawghouse this past weekend. The 9u got second place with the 10u and 11u taking first place. More importantly the kids learned about community service. Many of them we responsible to helping to clean up the fields to prepare for the tournament. In addition and most importantly each of the players and coaches wore a pink armband in support of Police Officer Flora Akers and Cops for a Cure. Flora is suffering from Breast Cancer.
10u summary
Cody Russell hit two solo home runs and did a great job behind the plate. Nick Elwood went 11 for 12 and pitched 6 innings giving up only 1 unearned run. All in all it was a great team effort.
9u summary
Zack Fillippo and Evan Gerike pitched very well for the 9’s. The 9’s beat Hobart 9u and competed valiantly against the Chesterton Cougars in the championship game. Chesterton won 14 -6. Short Stop Preston Tabor suffered an ankle injury but the prognosis is good. Get well soon Preston.
Both the 9u and 10u travel to Lafayette this weekend to play in the Mavs Stampede. Good luck boys.
11u summary
The 11’s won the championship in a number of nail biter games. Most of the games came down to a pitchers dual. Chris Liberto, Noah Davis and JT Kendall all pitched very well. The kids put in a great defensive performance and turned in a number of key hits. Happy birthday to Alex Bayer. The 11u will be playing in the Irish Spectacular this next weekend in Osceola, IN.
Thank you to all the parents who volunteered so much time to make the tournament a success. Special thanks to Mike Fryar for all the field work. Kids give your parents an extra hug this week for all they do for you.