2014 Hall of Fame Classic tournament report!
2014 Nationwide Conference USSSA
"Hall of Fame" Classic
Kissimme, FL
April 24-27
Laservision/H Auto/JJ's/Easton after their second tournament win!
Link to the Softballcenter.com picture album of the Hall of Fame #1
Link to the Softballcenter.com picture album of the Hall of Fame #2
USSSA Hall of Fame tournament #1 info and bracket link
USSSA Hall of Fame tournament #2 info and bracket link
Osceola County Stadium and surrounding fields F1-F5
Note: as always I write this report before stats are available and awards are usually passed out. I have to rely on what I see at the fields and with as many as 12 games going on at once at 3 different parks it is impossible to be accurate on who did well and who didn't.
I will also add manager quotes as I receive them.
The 2014 edition of the annual Hall of Fame Classic "dual" tournament is over and Laservision/H. Auto/JJ's/Easton won both! Laservision went 12-0 and defeated Resmondo-Specialty Tank/Worth in the winner's bracket final and also the championship of each tournament. Laservision used great defense, sound pitching, and timely offense, often making the most of their opponents mistakes and outlasted the record breaking field of 41 Nationwide Conference USSSA teams. Laservision takes a commanding lead in the seasons point standings much like Resmondo did a year ago after this event.
The 5 day long softball event began on Wednesday night as the power hitters of the Conference met to hit in the charity Home Run Derby at the beautiful Osceola County Stadium. The winner was Resmondo's Bubba Mack. Then on Thursday morning bright and early at 8 AM, the first Dual tournament began with action on 7 fields every hour and a half. The big upsets of the first tournament came in the second round where Above All Landscaping a 'C' team beat Slattery Logistics an 'A' team 11-9. This game and most of the upsets occurred on the larger baseball fields where scores were low and defensive mistakes led to losses. OI Livingston a 'B' team out of Georgia knocked off Line Drive Sportz a top 'A' team 12-7, and a 'C' team from Kansas B&B Drywall knocked off an 'A' team 4 The Fallen/Miken 18-14. The 4th upset of the second round was yet another shocker as Broughton/Turks (B) dropped Red's Astros (A) 16-13. In the third round the top seeds all won except for Taylormade as Broughton an 'A' team won for the second game in a row 19-14. In the quarter finals Laservision used a walk off homer by Scott Kirby to beat Albicocco 22-20 back on field #1 which is probably the most difficult place for a right hander to hit a homer with that 40 foot high net on top of the long fence distances. Backman/Shoppe run ruled a hot hitting OI Livingston team 39-24. Baugh/Doerflinger beat major Team Combat 20-12, and Resmondo squeaked by Broughton 22-17 with a late inning offensive surge. In the semi-finals Laservision run ruled Backman/Shoppe on Friday night 33-18, and Resmondo beat BaughFord/Doerflinger 18-12 after Baugh failed to take the lead down 2 with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 6th. In the 7th inning Resmondo put up 5 runs and an incredible diving catch of a Dan Bean line drive by Resmondo third baseman Jimmy Salas all but sealed the game in the bottom of the 7th.
In the finals Friday afternoon Laservision knocked off Resmondo in the winners championship 26-13 and the championship game Friday night 15-13 to win their first dual event in team history. Resmondo had kept the games close with some great defensive plays themselves and the pitching of Andy Purcell, but Laservision had more offense and some great defense of their own to go undefeated.
The second tournament began on Saturday morning at 8 AM with 10 fields playing every hour and a half. BaughFord (A) barely squeaked by Above All Landscaping (C) 19-16, and Laservision (M) got past ChecKing (B) 19-8 after the score had been just 9-8 in the 6th inning. Classic Glass (B) knocked off Taylormade (A) with their hit and run style 31-14, Diamond & Ice Sports (B) smoked 4 The Fallen (A) 21-10, and Pure Romance (B) held Line Drive Sportz (A) to just 5 runs to win 9-5! In the 3rd round all of the higher seeds won except for Albicocco (A) who was upset bigtime by TG Brand 29-28! In the quarter finals it was the same big 4 teams winning as it was in the first tournament with Laservision, Baugh Ford, Backman, and Resmondo winning fairly easily. The final results of the second tournament would be the exact same as the first. Laservision capitalized on Resmondo errors and beat them 23-8 in the winner's final on Saturday night and again in the finals on Sunday afternoon 25-17. Baugh Ford was 3rd after beating Backman/Shoppe impressively 25-15 at 8 AM in the morning after both teams had played late into the night the previous night and were on their 13th and 12th games respectively.
The tournaments were long and grueling but well played and you have to be impressed with the level of hustle and effort all of the teams were giving after playing as many as 14 games over 4 days. There were 160 games where conference teams played conference teams, a new record. And Saturday alone 77 games were played in one day! WOW.
The tournament had no rain delays, the evenings were spectacular, the days were sunny and in the 80's with high humidity. Scores were lower for the most part and home run hitters earned their pay. Stadium ZN's – 47 core 500 compression were used on the baseball fields which are the biggest in softball. The 24 umpires who came from all around the country did a good job and games were on time except for the late ones Saturday night.
Laservision pitches to Resmondo at the Dual #2 finals
Laservision finishes off Resmondo
The largest crowd was for the Friday winner's bracket championship game
Wednesday night charity home run derby
Resmondo knocked off a feisty BaughFord/Doerflinger team 3 times on the weekend
BaughFord outlasts Backman on Sunday to capture 3rd place again
The Osceola County Stadium has an awesome new video and scoreboard!
Baugh Ford takes on Resmondo in the stadium
Backman pitcher LC Watson back on field #1
Backmans Kevin Kennington back on Field #2
ASPNation's Tommie Melton helps knock off Line Drive Sportz on Field #4
TG Brand takes on Broughton at Fortune Road
Fortune Road Field #1
All of the ESPN3.com games are archived:
Looks like there are 6 games out there.
Not sure how long they will be there.
Travis Clark stabs a line drive on ESPN3
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Long Bombers of the Week
Are the home run derby winners!
(Wednesday night HR Derby results)
1st Place – Bubba Mack from Resmondo
2nd Place – Albicoccos Orlando Castillo
Third Place – Team Combat's Brian Lipman
Fourth Place – Laservisions Brian Wegman
Major Awards and Final Standings
Dual #1 Awards and Results
Player Tournament Awards | Players Name | Plays For |
Tournament MVP | Steven Lloyd | Laservision/H.Auto/JJ's/Easton |
Offensive Tournament MVP | Nic Santana | Resmondo-Specialty Tank Worth |
Defensive Tournament MVP | Travis Clark | Laservision/H.Auto/JJ's/Easton |
All Tournament Team | Brian Wegman | Laservision/H.Auto/JJ's/Easton |
All Tournament Team | Bryson Baker | Laservision/H.Auto/JJ's/Easton |
All Tournament Team | Kevin Bazat | Laservision/H.Auto/JJ's/Easton |
All Tournament Team | Scott Kirby | Laservision/H.Auto/JJ's/Easton |
All Tournament Team | Jeff Flood | Baugh Doerflinger Nat-Pawn/Easton |
All Tournament Team | Kyle Pearson | Baugh Doerflinger Nat-Pawn/Easton |
All Tournament Team | Luis Reyna | Laservision/H.Auto/JJ's/Easton |
All Tournament Team | Billy Fulk | Resmondo-Specialty Tank Worth |
All Tournament Team | Brandon Dillon | Laservision/H.Auto/JJ's/Easton |
All Tournament Team | George Connell | Resmondo-Specialty Tank Worth |
All Tournament Team | Bubba Mack III | Resmondo-Specialty Tank Worth |
All Tournament Team | Andrew Purcell | Resmondo-Specialty Tank Worth |
Place | State | Team | Team Class | Wins | Loses | Ties | Runs Scored | Runs Allow | Avg Runs | Avg Allow | Avg Diff | Max Runs | USSSA Points |
1 | NYU – Cicero | laservision/h.auto/jj's/easton | SPMensMajor | 6 | 0 | 0 | 157 | 80 | 26.1 | 13.3 | 12.8 | 33 | 300 |
2 | FL – Winter Haven | resmondo-specialty tank worth | SPMensMajor | 5 | 2 | 0 | 136 | 91 | 19.4 | 13 | 6.42 | 34 | 225 |
3 | AL – Clanton | baugh doerflinger nat-pawn/easton | SPMensA | 5 | 2 | 0 | 130 | 106 | 18.5 | 15.1 | 3.42 | 23 | 200 |
4 | IN – AURORA | backman / shoppe/louisville slugger | SPMensMajor | 4 | 2 | 0 | 159 | 133 | 26.5 | 22.1 | 4.33 | 39 | 175 |
5 | GA – FAYETTEVILLE | oi livingston/scott's lawn care/mwa | SPMensB | 5 | 2 | 0 | 155 | 134 | 22.1 | 19.1 | 3 | 30 | 155 |
5 | WA – Kent | Team Combat/Softball.com | SPMensMajor | 4 | 2 | 0 | 119 | 88 | 19.8 | 14.6 | 5.16 | 29 | 155 |
7 | CAN – San Jose | Classic Glass/Easton | SPMensB | 5 | 2 | 0 | 117 | 90 | 16.7 | 12.8 | 3.85 | 26 | 130 |
7 | NYD – Hunington | team albicocco/scene/easton/elite | SPMensA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 129 | 116 | 25.8 | 23.2 | 2.6 | 35 | 130 |
9 | MN – Le Sueur | h. auto llc/easton/hooters moa | SPMensB | 4 | 2 | 0 | 127 | 112 | 21.1 | 18.6 | 2.5 | 30 | 110 |
9 | TXN – DFW | aspnation/dynasty/reset/easton | SPMensB | 4 | 2 | 0 | 113 | 102 | 18.8 | 17 | 1.83 | 26 | 110 |
9 | CAS – Yorba Linda | oc swats/miken/premier athletics | SPMensB | 3 | 2 | 0 | 91 | 86 | 18.2 | 17.2 | 1 | 24 | 110 |
9 | GA – Macon | broughton/nls/turk auto/br/easton | SPMensB | 3 | 2 | 0 | 86 | 96 | 17.2 | 19.2 | -2 | 25 | 110 |
13 | MO – Belton | B&B DRYWALL/Easton | SPMensC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 97 | 105 | 19.4 | 21 | -1.6 | 42 | 70 |
13 | IL – Chicago | Precision/Easton | SPMensB | 3 | 2 | 0 | 116 | 91 | 23.2 | 18.2 | 5 | 37 | 70 |
13 | VA – Williamsburg | taylormade/tm sports/d&i/mizuno | SPMensA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 73 | 63 | 18.2 | 15.7 | 2.5 | 26 | 70 |
13 | WA – KENT | combat/blocker/ptdesign/bat brigade | SPMensA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 86 | 101 | 21.5 | 25.2 | -3.7 | 27 | 70 |
17 | TXN – LITTLE ELM TX. | JOCO/ADIKTIV/EASTON | SPMensB | 2 | 2 | 0 | 61 | 93 | 15.2 | 23.2 | -8 | 28 | 40 |
17 | MO – Branson | nightmare/louisville slugger | SPMensB | 2 | 2 | 0 | 47 | 70 | 11.7 | 17.5 | -5.7 | 13 | 40 |
17 | MI – Flint | TG Brand | SPMensB | 2 | 2 | 0 | 95 | 75 | 23.7 | 18.7 | 5 | 31 | 40 |
17 | MS – Jackson | slatterylogistics/bww/buzini/miken | SPMensA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 79 | 80 | 19.7 | 20 | -0.2 | 32 | 40 |
17 | OHO – Cincinnati | pure romance/chics/headlines/easton | SPMensB | 2 | 2 | 0 | 74 | 84 | 18.5 | 21 | -2.5 | 31 | 40 |
17 | NJ – rahway | Above All Landscaping/GWS | SPMensC | 1 | 2 | 0 | 51 | 51 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 29 | 40 |
17 | OHO – West Chester | 3rd street/louisville slugger/mojo | SPMensB | 1 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 43 | 11.6 | 14.3 | -2.6 | 18 | 40 |
17 | WA – Bothell | West Coast Newbreed/Worth | SPMensB | 1 | 2 | 0 | 62 | 62 | 20.6 | 20.6 | 0 | 27 | 40 |
25 | NC – Hendersonville | worshamathletics/g&k/combat | SPMensB | 1 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 50 | 12.6 | 16.6 | -4 | 16 | 40 |
25 | OHN – Mentor | CashHouse/ Nager Law | SPMensB | 1 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 75 | 10 | 25 | -15 | 20 | 40 |
25 | MN – Brooklyn Center | Xtreme/Miken | SPMensB | 1 | 2 | 0 | 60 | 67 | 20 | 22.3 | -2.3 | 27 | 40 |
25 | NC – Clayton | Diamond & Ice Sports/BMW | SPMensB | 1 | 2 | 0 | 58 | 68 | 19.3 | 22.6 | -3.3 | 29 | 0 |
25 | KS – Wichita | Midwest Hearing/Easton | SPMensB | 1 | 2 | 0 | 34 | 57 | 11.3 | 19 | -7.6 | 24 | 40 |
25 | TXN – Frisco | Vivid/Worth/Shirt Doctors | SPMensB | 0 | 2 | 0 | 41 | 49 | 20.5 | 24.5 | -4 | 21 | 40 |
25 | AZ – Anthem | 4 the fallen/ miken/ evo 9x | SPMensA | 0 | 2 | 0 | 37 | 49 | 18.5 | 24.5 | -6 | 23 | 40 |
25 | MI – Warren | line drive sportz/r&m metals/easton | SPMensA | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 22 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 9 | 40 |
33 | NC – Greenville | Bad Draw | SPMensB | 1 | 2 | 0 | 52 | 68 | 17.3 | 22.6 | -5.3 | 21 | 40 |
33 | IN – Indianapolis | red's astros/louisville slugger | SPMensA | 0 | 2 | 0 | 37 | 46 | 18.5 | 23 | -4.5 | 24 | 40 |
33 | GA – Macon | Primetime/Easton | SPMensB | 0 | 2 | 0 | 41 | 60 | 20.5 | 30 | -9.5 | 21 | 40 |
33 | OHS – Huber Heights | cooper/shattered/yuengling/easton | SPMensB | 0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 30 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 15 | 40 |
33 | CT – New Haven | ChecKing/S&S/Worth | SPMensB | 0 | 2 | 0 | 53 | 58 | 26.5 | 29 | -2.5 | 39 | 40 |
33 | NC – Raleigh | CROSSFIT / RDU | SPMensC | 0 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 44 | 17.5 | 22 | -4.5 | 18 | 40 |
33 | MI – Lansing | p&p333/suburban/clutch/lt/combat | SPMensB | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 34 | 5.5 | 17 | -11. | 7 | 40 |
33 | NJ – LYNDHURST | MPT RENTALS / MIZUNO | SPMensB | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 31 | 4.5 | 15.5 | -11 | 5 | 40 |
33 | PA – Pittsburgh | tailgaters/boys/b&e/easton | SPMensC | 0 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 34 | 11.5 | 17 | -5.5 | 16 | 40 |
All Tournament #1:
Robert Blackburn Backman/Shoppe/Louisville Slugger
Kevin Kennington Backman/Shoppe/Louisville Slugger
Dual #2 Awards and Results
Player Tournament Awards | Players Name | Plays For |
Tournament MVP | Travis Clark | Laservision/H.Auto/JJ's/Easton |
Offensive Tournament MVP | Jeremiah Isenhower | Resmondo-Specialty Tank Worth |
Defensive Tournament MVP | Luis Reyna | Laservision/H.Auto/JJ's/Easton |
All Tournament Team | Dennis Rulli | Resmondo-Specialty Tank Worth |
All Tournament Team | Don DeDonatis III | Resmondo-Specialty Tank Worth |
All Tournament Team | Kevin Filby | Laservision/H.Auto/JJ's/Easton |
All Tournament Team | Bryson Baker | Laservision/H.Auto/JJ's/Easton |
All Tournament Team | Kevin Bazat | Laservision/H.Auto/JJ's/Easton |
All Tournament Team | Scott Kirby | Laservision/H.Auto/JJ's/Easton |
All Tournament Team | Steven Lloyd | Laservision/H.Auto/JJ's/Easton |
All Tournament Team | Chris Larsen | Baugh Doerflinger Nat-Pawn/Easton |
All Tournament Team | Jeff Flood | Baugh Doerflinger Nat-Pawn/Easton |
All Tournament Team | Billy Fulk | Resmondo-Specialty Tank Worth |
All Tournament Team | Brandon Dillon | Laservision/H.Auto/JJ's/Easton |
All Tournament Team | George Connell | Resmondo-Specialty Tank Worth |
All Tournament Team | Sean McDonald | Baugh Doerflinger Nat-Pawn/Easton |
All Tournament Team | Jeff Payton | Baugh Doerflinger Nat-Pawn/Easton |
Place | State | Team | Team Class | Wins | Loses | Ties | Runs Scored | Runs Allow | Avg Runs | Avg Allow | Avg Diff | Max Runs | USSSA Points |
1 | NYU – Cicero | laservision/h.auto/jj's/easton | SPMensMajor | 6 | 0 | 0 | 153 | 61 | 25.5 | 10.1 | 15.3 | 29 | 300 |
2 | FL – Winter Haven | resmondo-specialty tank worth | SPMensMajor | 5 | 2 | 0 | 158 | 97 | 22.5 | 13.8 | 8.71 | 43 | 225 |
3 | AL – Clanton | baugh doerflinger nat-pawn/easton | SPMensA | 5 | 2 | 0 | 149 | 150 | 21.2 | 21.4 | -0.1 | 32 | 200 |
4 | IN – AURORA | backman / shoppe/louisville slugger | SPMensMajor | 4 | 2 | 0 | 124 | 86 | 20.6 | 14.3 | 6.33 | 32 | 175 |
5 | MI – Flint | TG Brand | SPMensB | 4 | 2 | 0 | 130 | 113 | 21.6 | 18.8 | 2.83 | 32 | 155 |
5 | MS – Jackson | slatterylogistics/bww/buzini/miken | SPMensA | 4 | 2 | 0 | 150 | 165 | 25 | 27.5 | -2.5 | 40 | 155 |
7 | IL – Chicago | Precision/Easton | SPMensB | 4 | 2 | 0 | 107 | 99 | 17.8 | 16.5 | 1.33 | 29 | 130 |
7 | WA – Kent | Team Combat/Softball.com | SPMensMajor | 3 | 2 | 0 | 131 | 97 | 26.2 | 19.4 | 6.8 | 39 | 130 |
9 | OHO – Cincinnati | pure romance/chics/headlines/easton | SPMensB | 4 | 2 | 0 | 123 | 100 | 20.5 | 16.6 | 3.83 | 29 | 110 |
9 | WA – Bothell | West Coast Newbreed/Worth | SPMensB | 4 | 2 | 0 | 132 | 139 | 22 | 23.1 | -1.1 | 32 | 110 |
9 | NYD – Hunington | team albicocco/scene/easton/elite | SPMensA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 129 | 119 | 25.8 | 23.8 | 2 | 30 | 110 |
9 | WA – KENT | combat/blocker/ptdesign/bat brigade | SPMensA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 68 | 82 | 17 | 20.5 | -3.5 | 27 | 110 |
13 | VA – Williamsburg | taylormade/tm sports/d&i/mizuno | SPMensA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 106 | 86 | 21.2 | 17.2 | 4 | 32 | 70 |
13 | NC – Clayton | Diamond & Ice Sports/BMW | SPMensB | 3 | 2 | 0 | 108 | 101 | 21.6 | 20.2 | 1.4 | 27 | 0 |
13 | MO – Branson | nightmare/louisville slugger | SPMensB | 3 | 2 | 0 | 91 | 106 | 18.2 | 21.2 | -3 | 28 | 70 |
13 | GA – FAYETTEVILLE | oi livingston/scott's lawn care/mwa | SPMensB | 2 | 2 | 0 | 86 | 77 | 21.5 | 19.2 | 2.25 | 30 | 70 |
17 | TXN – DFW | aspnation/dynasty/reset/easton | SPMensB | 2 | 2 | 0 | 88 | 75 | 22 | 18.7 | 3.25 | 35 | 40 |
17 | TXN – Frisco | Vivid/Worth/Shirt Doctors | SPMensB | 2 | 2 | 0 | 64 | 79 | 16 | 19.7 | -3.7 | 31 | 40 |
17 | NC – Raleigh | CROSSFIT / RDU | SPMensC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 61 | 83 | 15.2 | 20.7 | -5.5 | 24 | 40 |
17 | NJ – LYNDHURST | MPT RENTALS / MIZUNO | SPMensB | 2 | 2 | 0 | 88 | 97 | 22 | 24.2 | -2.2 | 31 | 40 |
17 | NC – Greenville | Bad Draw | SPMensB | 2 | 2 | 0 | 60 | 61 | 15 | 15.2 | -0.2 | 23 | 40 |
17 | GA – Macon | Primetime/Easton | SPMensB | 1 | 2 | 0 | 27 | 44 | 9 | 14.6 | -5.6 | 21 | 40 |
17 | IN – Indianapolis | red's astros/louisville slugger | SPMensA | 1 | 2 | 0 | 80 | 63 | 26.6 | 21 | 5.66 | 31 | 40 |
17 | CAN – San Jose | Classic Glass/Easton | SPMensB | 1 | 2 | 0 | 48 | 54 | 16 | 18 | -2 | 31 | 40 |
25 | NJ – rahway | Above All Landscaping/GWS | SPMensC | 1 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 42 | 12.6 | 14 | -1.3 | 17 | 40 |
25 | CAS – Yorba Linda | oc swats/miken/premier athletics | SPMensB | 1 | 2 | 0 | 61 | 75 | 20.3 | 25 | -4.6 | 28 | 40 |
25 | MO – Belton | B&B DRYWALL/Easton | SPMensC | 1 | 2 | 0 | 56 | 78 | 18.6 | 26 | -7.3 | 28 | 40 |
25 | MI – Lansing | p&p333/suburban/clutch/lt/combat | SPMensB | 1 | 2 | 0 | 50 | 48 | 16.6 | 16 | 0.66 | 34 | 40 |
25 | OHO – West Chester | 3rd street/louisville slugger/mojo | SPMensB | 1 | 2 | 0 | 45 | 58 | 15 | 19.3 | -4.3 | 24 | 40 |
25 | NC – Hendersonville | worshamathletics/g&k/combat | SPMensB | 1 | 2 | 0 | 34 | 46 | 11.3 | 15.3 | -4 | 18 | 40 |
25 | MN – Le Sueur | h. auto llc/easton/hooters moa | SPMensB | 1 | 2 | 0 | 49 | 57 | 16.3 | 19 | -2.6 | 30 | 40 |
25 | AZ – Anthem | 4 the fallen/ miken/ evo 9x | SPMensA | 0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 37 | 11 | 18.5 | -7.5 | 12 | 40 |
33 | MN – Brooklyn Center | Xtreme/Miken | SPMensB | 1 | 2 | 0 | 65 | 66 | 21.6 | 22 | -0.3 | 29 | 40 |
33 | OHS – Huber Heights | cooper/shattered/yuengling/easton | SPMensB | 0 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 55 | 16.5 | 27.5 | -11 | 19 | 40 |
33 | OHN – Mentor | CashHouse/ Nager Law | SPMensB | 0 | 2 | 0 | 40 | 63 | 20 | 31.5 | -11. | 20 | 40 |
33 | GA – Macon | broughton/nls/turk auto/br/easton | SPMensB | 0 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 63 | 16 | 31.5 | -15. | 21 | 40 |
33 | PA – Pittsburgh | tailgaters/boys/b&e/easton | SPMensC | 0 | 2 | 0 | 34 | 47 | 17 | 23.5 | -6.5 | 21 | 40 |
33 | KS – Wichita | Midwest Hearing/Easton | SPMensB | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 32 | 7 | 16 | -9 | 12 | 40 |
33 | TXN – LITTLE ELM TX. | JOCO/ADIKTIV/EASTON | SPMensB | 0 | 2 | 0 | 42 | 52 | 21 | 26 | -5 | 21 | 40 |
33 | CT – New Haven | ChecKing/S&S/Worth | SPMensB | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 37 | 10 | 18.5 | -8.5 | 12 | 40 |
33 | MI – Warren | line drive sportz/r&m metals/easton | SPMensA | 0 | 2 | 0 | 34 | 40 | 17 | 20 | -3 | 29 | 40 |
Tournament #2:
Neil Haglund Backman/Shoppe/Louisville Slugger
Brian Rainwater Backman/Shoppe/Louisville Slugger
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1st Place – Laservision/H Auto/JJ's/Easton
Conf 'M' from NY 12-0 Record
Laservision dominated both tournaments offensively (26 runs per game) and defensively (12 runs allowed per game). If it wasn't SS Luis Reyna making one of his patented on the ground smother the ball backhands, then it was Bazat making a long throw from the edge of the outfield grass at middle infield, or 2B Steven Lloyd making some sort of twisting double play turn or leaping catch. And lets not forget about all of those long running and sliding catches by center fielder Brandon Dillon or the great pitching and hustle defense by Travis Clark! Awards aren't out yet but I am guessing either Clark or Reyna got Defensive MVP, possibly Dillon.
The offense was just as good as all of the starters stepped up when power hitter Dale Brungardt went out (knee) and Brett Helmer came out of the lineup.
Laservision is on a roll (20-1 on the year) with already as many tournaments won practically as they have had the last two seasons. Going 4-0 vs Resmondo isn't something you see very often (if ever). Laservisions national tour continues this weekend at the Corky's. Catch them at a park near you soon!
How did your teams long weekend at the HOF tourny go, and how do you stack up against the competition?
Laservision manager/player Brett Helmer – "The Dual is the hardest event of the season. The possibility of playing so many games on baseball fields and the sheer number of quality conference teams makes this very hard. We played tremendous team defense throughout both dual events. Likewise, our offense was very consistent over the 4 days, we put a lot of pressure on our opponents by scoring early and often the majority of our games. Being able to win both Dual events really helps in the point standings and gets us off to a nice start for the Conference season."
Just to clarify when I said Brungardt was "smart beyond his years" during the USSSALive finals broadcast, I was speaking in terms of softball. 🙂
Random Lineup from Stadium
RF/1B Bryson Baker
LF Brian Wegman (4-4 onbase vs Ressy)
C Kevin Filby
1B/RF Scott Kirby
EH Brett Helmer (sometimes in lineup)
3B Dale Brungardt (until hurt knee) (4-4 w/2 doubles and 2 homers vs Resmondo one game)
2B Steven Lloyd (4-4 onbase with a homer, double, and triple vs Resmondo one game) 7 straight singles at one point
CF Brandon Dillon
RF/3B Mike Umschied
MI Kevin Bazat (4-5 with 2 triples in final game)
SS Luis Reyna
P Travis Clark
Bottom of lineup from Lloyd down was 16-22 in one game I scored against Resmondo.
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Laservision pitcher Travis "The Warrior" Clark is just that, a warrior.
The guy started this journey to the elite level by being sort of a guy that didn't have a position.
He could play them all from SS to outfield but to get to the top level really did so by making himself a great pitcher.
Steven Lloyd continues to be the talk of the Conference with his play on defense and his high onbase percentage
USSSALive interviews 3rd base coach Dal Beggs
JJ is the Conference's youngest sponsor ever, and he has won all 3 tournaments they have played this year!
2nd Place – Resmondo-Specialty Tank/Worth
Conf 'M' from Florida 10-4 Record
Resmondo failed to win either tournament but at least when I was watching I thought they played the best defense of any team and their pitching was the best as well. Except for the last game where the defense and pitching fell apart (walks and bad throws) but after 14 games I will not even count those mistakes. It was the offense that let Resmondo down and we all know with the great hitters they have throughout the lineup they will be able to correct that. No reason to push the panic button here. They will get their rematch in Columbus, Ohio in 2 weeks. Greg Connell sat out Sundays games with a knee problem he will get checked out. Bubba Mack filled in in the prestigious Resmondo two hole and played second. Lee Powers seemed to be platooning.
It was their defense and pitching that beat Baugh Ford 3 times and in the 6th and 7th innings of most of their games they held teams down (13 runs per game) to either zero or one run in the late going almost everytime. The problem was the 15 runs a game Resmondo averaged against major teams in 5 games.
Outlook: Look for Resmondo to bounce back quickly and pull their team chemistry back from the brink of disaster. A more positive body language and less arguing would be a good start.
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Random Lineup from Stadium
MI Dennis Rulli (6-6 with 3 doubles and homer against Baugh)
2B Greg Connell
P Andy Purcell
C BJ Fulk
3B Jimmy Salas (5-6 onbase vs Baugh with 2 doubles and 2 triples)
RF/2B Bubba Mack (3 homers in one of the games in the two hole)
LF Jeremy Yates (5-5 with 3 homers against Laservision one of the games)
CF Nick Santana (4-4 with 2 doubles and 2 triples in one game I scored)
SS Don Dedonatis (6-6 onbase with 2 doubles against Baugh)
1B Howie Krause
EH/RF Jeremy Isenhower
Lee Powers also batted in the middle of the lineup a number of times
3B Jimmy Salas, SS Don Dedonatis Jr, and middle infielder Dennis Rulli
3rd Place – BaughFord/Doerflinger/National Pawn/Klutch/Easton
Conf 'A' from AL 10-4 Record
Baugh Ford improved their record against the top Major teams to 6-6 on the season and made a claim for being the top 'A' team in the country. The team held most opponents below 20 all weekend and dug down deep late Saturday night to make it to Sunday and again reached down deep to beat Backman/Shoppe 25-15 to finish 3rd in both tournaents. Huge points, more great defense from middle infielder Jeff Flood and SS Brad Reckart, and they should have beaten Resmondo at least one of the two close games they played against them. There is a great chemistry on this team that seems to follow manager Rob Humphrey around, which doesn't bode well for the rest of the 'A' division.
How did your teams long weekend at the HOF tourny go, and how do you stack up against the competition?
BaughFord manager Rob Humphrey – "We played hard and as a team. We played lose and have great chemistry which helped us to come from behind in a couple games. Over all our defense played well for this time of the year. We ended up getting a little banged up after 14 games but as as soon as we get healthy, we like our chances against anyone this year."
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Random Lineup from Stadium
CF Brian Zirkle
3B JD Genter
C Chris Larsen
SS Brad Reckart
LF Donovan Pokraka
1B Sean McDonald (5-5 onbase vs Backman)
2B Kyle Pearson
MI Jeff Flood
RF Jeff Payton (5-5 onbase vs Backman)
P Dan Bean or Tommie Baugh
Dan Bean (left) was picked up to split the pitching duties with Tommie Baugh (right)
HangriteAthletics.com promo player Chris Larsen
Baugh center fielder Brian Zirkle wore a device that tracked how many miles he ran/walked in the course of playing his teams 14 games.
A whopping 49.75 miles! I wonder how many miles per gallon of water that is?
Or whether he has ecoboost?
Baugh left fielder Donovan Pokraka robs a homer
4th Place – Backman/Shoppe/Louisville Slugger
Conf 'M' from IN 8-4 Record
Backman beat all of the teams they were supposed to beat except for Baugh Ford. The team played without 3rd baseman Sam Lopez who was home with a sick daughter. Rainwater was catching, LC Watson was doing most of the pitching, Kevin Kennington was hitting long bombs, and the team was sorting out its lineup and rotations. A work in progress, was hoping to see this team get some quality wins though they did get solid points.
How did your teams long weekend at the HOF tourny go, and how do you stack up against the competition?
Backman / Shoppe / Louisville Slugger manager Larry Q – "The HOF Dual gave us a chance to get out for the first time this year. Being our first outing of the year with some new additions to the team it gave us an opportunity to work with the line-up and try to get it set for the season. We are looking forward to competing. This year looks like it could have some of the best match ups that teams have ever had since the Conference has been in existence."
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Random Lineup from Stadium
EH Robert Blackburn
C Brian Rainwater (5-5 onbase vs Baugh)
MI Kevin Kennington
RF Neil Haglund
LF David Kessler (4-4 onbase vs Baugh)
2B Chad Durick
1B Eric Thompson
3B Brett McCollum (4-4 onbase vs Baugh)
P LC Watson
SS Jonathan Lenz
CF Kyle Cowart
Jonathan Lenz is this years Backman/Shoppe shortstop
Backman/Shoppe third baseman Brett McCollum made some spectacular plays filling in for Sam Lopez
Other Conference teams
(ordered by winning percentage and alphabetically)
OI Livingston/Scott's Lawn Care/MWA
Conf 'B' from GA 7-4 Record
OI was the class of the 'B' division with 7 wins including huge victories over Line Drive Sportz and Albicocco! The team has an 'A' like offense led by the Scott brothers and an improved defense led by 2B Matt McCraw and former Albicocco shortstop Robert Knoblauch. They have set the table for a World Series qualifying run.
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Jesse Scott, Jason Gilfillan, and Jonathan Scott – 1 – 2 – 3 in the lineup
Little Matt McCraw hits an inside the park homer
Precision/Easton
Conf 'B' from IL 7-4 Record
Precision is another team that won 7 games including a victory over 4 The Fallen. The team played 11 games in all and is really adapting to the bigger fields as we started to see last year at the World Series. They played without slugger Ryan Thiede.
How did your teams long weekend at the HOF tourny go, and how do you stack up against the competition?
Precision/Easton's Bill Wax (sponsor/manager) – "I was impressed by the level of talent and competition at the HOF Dual this past weekend. The heat and number of games played in the first event takes a toll, and impacts the level of play as the second event winds down.The offense was good once we got a game under our belt, and the defense was pretty good but both will need to get better as the season progresses. I believe we stack up pretty good at the B level and look forward to a great year."
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Andy Vitcak had an immediate impact for Precision, leading them to 7 wins
Team Combat/Softball.com
Conf 'M' from WA 7-4 Record
Beat a bunch of 'B' teams, lost to Baugh (A) twice and Slattery (A) once, 2-6 against 'A' and higher this season. A younger Combat this year is a more entertaining Combat but they have the same results. They played without Johnny McCraw and Rick Baker.
How did your teams long weekend at the HOF tourny go, and how do you stack up against the competition?
Team Combat Manager Don Cooper – "We are not good enough right now. But much improved over last year. Outstanding group of young players and we will get better as the year moves along. I wouldn't trade this group for another. Very proud of them last weekend."
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The "brain trust" Hector Pagen, Don Cooper, and Jeff Wallace
HangriteAthletics.com promo player Bryce Oliviera
ASPNation.com/Dynasty/Reset/Easton
Conf 'B' from TX 6-4 Record
Played one of the most entertaining games of the tournament in their first game loss to Combat/Blockers 26-27. May have given that one away. Then rolled through 4 long wins in the loser's bracket including a big 10-9 win over Line Drive Sportz on a walk off sacrifice fly by Jason Magnum, and a17-16 win over Taylormade. Both 'A' teams. Overall they played hard, made some mistakes but got a lot of games in against great competition.
How did your teams long weekend at the HOF tourny go, and how do you stack up against the competition?
Asp/Dyn/Reset/Easton manager Donnie – "The Dual is an awesome but grueling week and takes a toll on your body with the heat and humidity. I was disappointed in our team defense, but it will get better. Offensely, we did about what I expected, hit it and get it. Team wise, I am looking forward to a great year from our FAMILY."
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ASP Nation pitcher Cam Byars was back on the hill after missing Houston
Classic Glass/Easton
Conf 'B' from CA 6-4 Record
5-2 against the 'B' division. Beat Taylormade (A) impressively 31-14. Scored big points and played 10 games in Florida where Classic traditionally plays less than stellar. Great weekend with contributions from the whole team. Tyson Steele and Flip Washington provide some power and the whole team can run and play defense. How about Steve Lopez going yard in the stadium! A fun team.
How did your teams long weekend at the HOF tourny go, and how do you stack up against the competition?
Classic Glass – Manager/Coach – "I think we stack up pretty well against all B & A teams, the major teams are still a work in progress but our goal is to win a B world. Just wish we did not have that 8 am start, never could physically recover coming from California. The only black eye about the Dual is the west coast teams are at a big disadvantage playing that early."
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Pure Romance/Chic's/Headlines/Easton
Conf 'B' from OH 6-4 Record
PRI looked short handed the first tournament but still managed to go 2-2 vs fellow 'B' teams.
In the second tournament with more of their whole team there they won 4 games including 2 over 'A' teams and battled Slattery to a late Saturday 32-27 loss.
PRI at the end of last year was rolling in the 'B' division and when they have everyone they are as good as it gets. Mike Rogers, Jason Ferguson, and Ricky Potter are huge additions.
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Slattery Logistics/BWW/Buzini/Miken
Conf 'A' from MS 6-4 Record
Played 10 grueling games even after losing their opener 11-9 to a 'C' team Above All Landscaping. Ouch. Recovered to finish 17th in the first tournament.
In the second tournament they beat ASPNation and Reds Astros to start. In the Red's game Colby Hughes won the game on a walk off inside the park homer (I heard). Then they lost to Laservision in the stadium. No shame there. Then on Saturday night Slattery beat PRI and Team Combat by a combined 72-66, wow, and finished up at 3 AM in a loss to Backman to finish tied for 5th. This team has all the pieces, and great heart and chemistry.
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Random Lineup from Stadium
Kenny Leach
Jason Williams
Billy Maggard
Justin Stuart
Kyle Pearson (onbase 3-3 vs Laservision)
Chad Loudon
Tim Bowser
Colby Hughes
Brady Bascle
Miller
Jake Mays
Team Albicocco/Scene/Easton/Elite
Conf 'A' from NY 6-4 Record
Played 10 long grueling games. Was upset a few times, won some solid victories.
Had an entertaining game in the first tournament against Diamond & Ice that I was able to watch.
With a lot of teams in the 'A' division faltering this wasn't a terrible points weekend for Albicocco.
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Albicocco player/manager Jason Kendrick and Toni Albicocco the sponsor/manager talk about the weekend
TG Brand
Conf 'B' from MI 6-4 Record
5-1 against the 'B' Division. Beat Albicocco (A)! Best weekend ever for TG and they did most of it out of sight of DW. 🙁
But congratulations, you are trending way up and have some good momentum.
Even hung with Backman in the stadium in 5-13 loss.
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Random Lineup from Stadium
Morrow
Roe
Dorton
Radich
Kaminski
Noe
Tucker
Masden
Sorrell
Lakes
Payne
H Auto LLC/Eastons/Hooters MOA
Conf 'B' from IN 5-4 Record
Another impressive weekend for H Auto as they knocked off Reds Astros for a signature win, at one point won 4 straight games including beating Combat/Blockers, and played in a bunch of fun and close contests. This team has a lot of heart and was also underanked in the SBC pre-season rankings.
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Nightmare/Louisville Slugger
Conf 'B' from MO 5-4 Record
4-2 against the 'B division. Wins over Reds and 4 The Fallen. This was Nightmares best Conference event ever for the second tournament in a row. I watched them go toe to toe with Reds in a great game late Saturday afternoon and I have to say I think Nightmare is now a legitimate player in the 'B' division. I probably underanked this team in the pre-season.
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Taylormade/TM Sports/D&I/Mizuno
Conf 'A' from VA 5-4 Record
Beat Slattery early but otherwise just messed around with playing the 'B' teams they ran into. Sort of an up and down weekend for Taylormade in the losers bracket so we didn't get to see much of them or their new talent.
How did your teams long weekend at the HOF tourny go, and how do you stack up against the competition?
TaylorMade's Brian Floyd – "Long weekend. Overall, a little disappointed. Let down by infield defense in all losses. Offensively, we were hit and miss. Couldn't seem to get the big hit when needed. Played only one A team so we can't say how we stack up against other teams in our division just yet. Excited about our outlook. Have a lot of youth who will learn and grow as the season progresses. Excited about our young talent and the future of TaylorMade."
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First Base Blake King and Second Base Derrick Roland
West Coast Newbreed/Worth
Conf 'B' from WA 5-4 Record
Newbreed competed well, got 4 wins in a row over A and B teams including Line Drive Sportz.
They play an exciting brand of softball and are led by an experience management group.
I like where this is going.
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New Breed (left), older Breed (right) 🙂
B&B Drywall/Easton
Conf 'C' from MO 4-4 Record
This team plays ball like Classic Glass. Linedrives, timely homers, and good defense for the most part. The middle guys at SS and MI really helped shut down 4 The Fallen in the game I watched. They could make some noise in that Kansas City Major which is a smaller event with just a couple Conference teams.
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Combat/Blockers/PTDesign/Bat Brigade
Conf 'A' from IN 4-4 Record
Combat/Blockers won or lost 4 one run games. They didn't score against the Major teams enough but played better than I thought they would overall. A fringe 'A' team that can intimidate smaller teams and at times put up big numbers.
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Random Lineup from Stadium
LF Smith
3B Moore
RF/2B Rockoff
C Dillingham
1B Paschal
MI Garcia
C Helm
2B Hoshaw
P Jones
CF Bizzell
SS Hendren
It was good to see Chris Hoshaw and Pat Paschal back in the Conference with Combat/Blockers
Adam Rockoff hits a big 2 run homer against ASPNation
Diamond&Ice/BMW
Conf 'B' from NC 4-4 Record
One of the most improved 'B' teams in the country. This team hangs with the big 'A' teams, can squash unprepared 'B' teams, and I am impressed they were able to hang onto all of those great players that came on late last year!
This team has Major World Series written all over it and is set to compete in any game at Fortune Road.
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OC Swats/Mike/Premier Athletics
Conf 'B' from CA 4-4 Record
The pre-season offense we heard about has dried up, but they did compete with their 'B' peers evenly.
The Crossfit loss at the end of the second tournament hurt.
Team needs to stay positive.
How did your teams long weekend at the HOF tourny go, and how do you stack up against the competition?
OC Swats Henri Nuber, Manager – "It was great to see all the teams this weekend. The tough part of the Conference you really do get to play teams from your classification. You either play a team up or a team down. Yes, there are a few games within your division but not enough. What I saw is that everyone is competitive – top to bottom and that's good. OC Swats has some work to do. Our infield defense is outstanding. The offense sputters right now. We seem to be playing only 3 innings and not all 7. Like everyone else we are more concerned about how we finish at the end of the year, it's early now and I'm not worried. I like what I saw and the upside is we can get better!"
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Bad Draw
Conf 'B' from NC 3-4 Record
No big wins, look and feel like a good 'B' team. A work in progress. I need to see more
Incomplete
How did your teams long weekend at the HOF tourny go, and how do you stack up against the competition?
Bad Draw/Hangrite Sponsor Brandon Cashwell – Being a first year conference team, it took a few games to get used to the speed and differences of the conference. Offensively we were hit and miss throughout the tournament which is expected when guys are playing on baseball fields for the first time. Defensively we are as solid as it gets. I feel we can play with any A or B team and look forward to our first year of conference play.
Broughton/NLS/Turk Auto/BR/Easton
Conf 'B' from GA 3-4 Record
Won their first 3 games of tourny #1 including big wins over Reds Astros and Taylormade.
Then they lost 4 straight but had a legitimate shot to beat Resmondo, but Resmondo scored a bunch of runs after a two out close call that could have given Broughton a track to upset the giant.
Team looks good and has a lot of 'B' World "run" pieces.
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Broughton SS Todd Hilton and MI Shaun Bridger
3rd Street/Louisville Slugger/MOJO
Conf 'B' from OH 2-4 Record
2-4, no quality wins, after that good start at the GSL MOJO Moneyball.
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3rd Street shortstop Scott Hubbard beats Midwest Hearing with a two out two strike walkoff homer!
Above All Landscaping/GWS
Conf 'C' from NJ 2-4 Record
Upset Slattery to open the tournament. Then lost to a hot OI Livingston team 30-29.
Then lost by 1 to H Auto, and in the second tournament gave Baugh Ford a big scare but lost 19-16.
How did your teams long weekend at the HOF tourny go, and how do you stack up against the competition?
Above All/GWS manager Brian "Doc" Kildea – We played well in every game but the last one against Taylormade. We're always pleased with our defense and our team hustle and we usually hit well. Obviously anything less than winning is a disappointment but we have a lot to prove on this awesome stage.
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Crossfit/RDU
Conf 'C' from NC 2-4 Record
Tough little 'C' team that beat Worshams and Swats and played 7 innings with Albicocco
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How did your teams long weekend at the HOF tourny go, and how do you stack up against the competition?
Crossfit / RDU's Willie Medlin – Manager – "We had a great learning experience. This was our first conference tournament and it showed on Thursday with a 2 and gone showing. We came back Saturday and stuck to our game plan and went 2 and 2 beating 2 really good teams. Our defense was a little shaky at times but we still played pretty solid overall. We scored around 20 runs a game. I really enjoyed the professional way the tournament was ran. I think we will learn more after each tournament and end up in the top 32 by years end."
JOCO/Adiktiv/Easton
Conf 'B' from TX 2-4 Record
Came from behind to beat Cooper and knocked off Vivid back to back in the first tournament.
Then lost 4 straight, the last two at least looked reasonably competitive.
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MPT Rentals/Mizuno
Conf 'B' from NJ 2-4 Record
A talented team that only scored 9 runs in the first tournament.
Beat two good teams in the second, B&B Drywall and Xtreme before being out powered by OI.
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Vivid/Worth/Shirt Doctors
Conf 'B' from TX 2-4 Record
Lost two to 'B' teams in the first tournament.
Came back and beat fellow 'B' teams Broughton and 3rd Street in the second tournament.
A better weekend than Houston.
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Worsham Athletics/G&K/Combat
Conf 'B' from NC 2-4 Record
Played 7 innings in all but one game. Beat ChecKing twice.
An average debut that would have been better with one more win.
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How did your teams long weekend at the HOF tourny go, and how do you stack up against the competition?
Worsham Athletics Steve Hildebran Utility(coach) – "It was a fun experience since we have no USSSA even close to us (4 hours away). Over all I was proud of our guy's except our hitting was awful but we did play pretty good defense over all. Pitching and defense over all in the Conference is by far better than we have seen. We are mostly all local guy's with just a couple of guy's from out of state but I think we will be able to hold our own with other B teams once we get used to the pitching. It was the first Conference tournament for 90% of the guy's on our team and was a great learning experience for us."
Xtreme/Miken
Conf 'B' from MN 2-4 Record
Beat some good 'B' teams in MPT Rentals and West Coast Newbreed.
Competed with Backman for 7 innings as well as Slattery in a shootout but lost both.
Lost to fellow Combat rival Blockers 27-26.
How did your teams long weekend at the HOF tourny go, and how do you stack up against the competition?
Xtreme/Miken Manager – "We were disappointed to go 1-2 in each of the two tournaments, especially winning game one of both. Offensively we hit pretty well for our first games of the year averaging 21 runs per game over the 6 games. Defensively we just didn't make enough plays. We are confident that will improve and we look forward to competing in Columbus and additional upcoming Conference Tournaments."
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Cash House/Nager Law
Conf 'B' from OH 1-4 Record
Got a taste of what its like to play the stadium against Resmondo, didn't score a lot in the first couple games then had OC Swats and ASPNation swat them.
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How did your teams long weekend at the HOF tourny go, and how do you stack up against the competition?
CashHouse ATM's Rob Whitehouse, player – "Unfortunately for us, the journey was short and not sweet. This tournament served as an important eye opener to show how far behind we are right now to the teams down south and west coast who have been playing more then us recently. I was really impressed by the infield defenses these teams had because the ball was coming at them pretty fast."
Midwest Hearing/Easton
Conf 'B' from KS 1-4 Record
Only beat Crossfit and didn't score any runs. Team is a year away from the upper part of the 'C' division
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P&P 333/Suburban/Clutch/IT/Combat
Conf 'B' from MI 1-4 Record
My apologies for not getting a team picture. I will make up for it in Columbus.
A rough start for P&P who like many northern teams have been cooped up inside due to weather.
Only 41 runs in 5 games and 1-4 vs 'B' division peers.
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PrimeTime/Easton
Conf 'B' from GA 1-4 Record
12 runs in the last 3 games. Was battling Resmondo 2-4 early but no real highlights here. Rough start.
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Random Lineup from Stadium
1B Bryant
MI Mack
LF Wright
C Brown
3B Parker
CF Riggins
EH Morrow
RF Daniels
2B Frazier
SS Jennings
P Davison
How did your teams long weekend at the HOF tourny go, and how do you stack up against the competition?
Primetime's Lee Daniels, Player & Team Spokeman – "It was a tough weekend for Primetime as we did not perform well at the Hall of Fame Classic going 1 – 4. Offensively we have to be better, more consistent and put hits together. This team has added some good pieces and is well rounded with youth and experience. Although the weekend was a disappointment, the team remains positive and expects some good things throughout the 2014 season."
Red's Astros/Louisville Slugger
Conf 'A' from IN 1-4 Record
Red's lost 3 games by 3 runs or less and the other by 6. They scored a lot of runs on the big fields but just didn't win.
The team is no stranger to points comebacks. This year will be no exception.
Third baseman Scott Zaciewski is battling some health problems and will be out. We wish him the best.
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It was just one of those weekends for Red's Astros
4 The Fallen/Miken/EVO9X
Conf 'A' from AZ 0-4 Record
4 The Fallen, zero chemistry, less than enthusiastic body language.
Lost to 3 'B' teams and a 'C' team. Could be a long year if each player on this team doesn't pick it up.
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You guessed it, Dustin Roberts is a HangriteAthletics.com promo player 🙂
ChecKing/S&S/Worth
Conf 'B' from CT 0-4 Record
Played one of the more entertaining and high scoring games of the tournament to open Dual #1 against B&B Drywall but lost 42-39 after multiple comebacks.
Was downhill after that as the last minute merger between ChecKing and S&S works itself out.
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Cooper/Shattered/Yuengling/Easton
Conf 'B' from OH 0-4 Record
Welcome to the big leagues, it can only get better. Let JOCO off the hook in their first game.
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How did your teams long weekend at the HOF tourny go, and how do you stack up against the competition?
Cooper Sponsor and Manager – "With being a new conference team we struggled this weekend. We knew what to expect coming to the dual, and we were in 3 of the 4 games til the end. The difference was we couldn’t finish those games out. Playing the best competition will make us stronger as the year goes on. Right now I would put us in the middle of the pack in B. A lot of room to grow, but we have the potential."
Line Drive Sportz/R&M Metals/Easton
Conf 'A' from MI 0-4 Record
From what looked like the best 'A' team in softball to 0-4 in two weeks? 21 runs scored in the first 3 losses.
I have no explanation. They are chasing points the rest of the way.
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Tailgaters/Boys/B&E/Easton
Conf 'C' from PA 0-4 Record
Could have beat a very good Diamond & Ice team if they had more power. A line drive hitting type team looking for some big hitters.
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36 teams were represented at the managers meeting
Ken Hawk, Lee Eggers, Doc Beckwell, Tony Walczak (hopefully I spelled them right) 🙂
Resmondo manager John Rector and homeplate umpire Doc Beckwell giving it to each other
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A look back at Field #2
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Most of these Conference players do exaclty what the sign says "Play Hard, Train Harder"
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This is what most players felt like after 4 days of softball. Except maybe Line Drive 🙂
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