PBA Spartans Travel Baseball Team : Sarasota BreakOut Bash 2016

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.