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To be a shortstop for a day

How about the Top Ten from ESPN... Not just Connecticut / Washington dominated highlight real but a shortstop showcase.. How about the gun on Connecticuts shortstop? That is a major league cannon he's got there... [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3k09Ux5K_kM[/youtube] I don't want to just rehash ESPN's hard work but these are great highlights of the day. You have to expect though when you widdle down to the best of the best. Gonna be a great finals. I have no idea who will make i...

Rain, rain, go away...

Rain, thunder and some other nasty weather canceled 2 games on Monday and is threatening to affect more on Tuesday. It's a part of the game of Baseball. It happens, and since, you can't control the weather, might as well look on the bright side of the situation. So, like a broadcaster with a lot of air time to fill... Three things i love about the Rain, Rain Delays and the German team from Ramstein. Rain: 1. They say that the air after a storm becomes ripe for long ball hitters 2....

Elimination Sunday

The only downside or upside depending on which side of the final score you are on, is that some of these amazing teams and kids have to go home. There is only one winner at the end of the day but we are all treated to some great baseball none-the-less and an experience of a lifetime for all of these playters. The first two days saw a few upsets with the perennial LLBWS challengers,  from  Waipahu, Hawaii losing to Columbus Georgia and the seemingly mighty underdogs from Hamilton, O.H.I.O ou...

Getting Ready for the big game

Thursday August 19, 2010 Today is day 4 and it is what is known as, “Product Exchange Day.” We saw fewer players because they already know their sizes and they are prepared for the “Big Day.” Players do come into the Easton product booth and ask to try out equipment. Today we also set up product closer to the field. This makes our Easton product accessible to the players. We worked with ESPN on the building block segments. Based on our relationship with ESPN, you’ll see a lot of pro...