The day finally came when the 8U
Spartans had the chance to showcase their abilities at the Sarasota Break Out Bash, and they did not disappoint. Although they had more losses than they originally wanted, this young team proved they could hang with some of the best in the area.
In their first game they played an experienced team. At one point they were down by four, came back to tie, but came up short loosing by one run in the last inning. I am pretty sure everyone got at least one hit. It was hard to keep track in what felt like 1,000 degree heat.
Game 2,
REDEMPTION! The boys grabbed some snacks and water, then came out
bats blazing. This game was quickly over, as the 8U Spartans had scored over ten runs, the mercy rule was enacted after a huge home-run by #2 Uriyah. Grand opening, grand closing.... A good solid outing on offense and defense.
Day 2 and once again these boys came to play. Half the team they played, looked like they drove themselves to the field and some of them had at least 6 inches on some of our kids. But the 8U Spartans are not easily intimidated. Again, coming up short, but playing them all the way to the end.
I cannot say enough about these boys. I know they didn't get the W's they wanted, but to see them finally take the field and go to work was awesome. Like GM Eric always mentions, #itsbiggerthanbaseball. Being together just over two months, and facing teams that have been playing together for years, they never gave up, continued to fight to the very end. Hats off to the coaches and all the work they have put in all summer. To the parents and everyone that cheered these boys on, passed out water, fruit and kept the cooling towels wet, thank you. I for one cannot wait until the next tournament.
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| Game 1 Jitters... The boys and their bats were alive in the first game. Only lost by one, but made everyone proud |
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| #9 Bryce at the plate |
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| #44 Gabriel getting in that tee work |
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| #dowork #lunchpail #spartansfamily |
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| Sound the HORN!!! |
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| #17 Ean Rounding the bases |
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| #spartanfamily |
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| Future Spartan warming up his arm, both of them |
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| #34 Colin trying to make it home |
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| #baseballbrothers |
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| #39 Lucas at the plate with #12 Dominic watching the timing of the pitches in the backgroud |
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DUCK! #9 Bryce holding it down at first base
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| #2 Uriyah with another hit |
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| Winner winner chicken dinner |
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| #22 Ely #DWDE |
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| #20 Nate Dogg with wheels |
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| Game 3, time to do work |
#34 Oats #anotherone
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| #22 Ely floating through the bases |
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| Grinding it out |
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| Baseball Brothers Celebrating |
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GM Eric and Coach Tito
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| Making all of us proud |
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| #12 Dominic at the plate |
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#39 Lucas has wheels
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| Hustle, Hustle, HUSTLE |
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| BaDa BOOM! |
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| GM Eric showing support for the 8U |
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| Coach'em up |
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| #hardwork |
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| #1 Xaviers Behind the plate |
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| #together |
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| GM Eric addressing the team after their last game |
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| #FAMILYONTHREE #BIGGERTHANBASEBALL |
