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Connie Mack World series

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Connie Mack World Series field set


The conclusion of regional tournaments over the weekend finalized the field for t he 42nd Connie Mack World Series.
The first game is slated for 5:15 p.m. on Friday. The Dallas Baseball Academy won the South Plains regional championship and will play the North Atlantic champion South Troy (N.Y.) Dodgers. Dallas, also known as the D-Bats, is making their first appearance in Farmington. The Dodgers played in the 2004 Series.

Opening ceremonies are slated to take place between the first two games on Friday. At 8 p.m., the host Rattlers take the field against West champion Southern Cal Renegades.

A triple header on Saturday rounds out the first round.

Saturday's first game pits the two clubs that advanced to Farmington through qualifying tournaments during the summer. 2005 World Series runnerups Trombly (Calif.) Braves won the Troy, N.Y., qualifier. The Lake Highlands (Dallas) Wildcats won the qualifier in Denver to return to Farmington for the second time in club history after being eliminated in two games last year. The two teams face off at Noon on Saturday with a bye into the third round on the line.

"Our goal when we I started this program four years ago was to get to the World Series in three years," Braves coach Steve Trombly said. "It was awesome to get there in three and now to be coming back is amazing."

East Central champion and World Series fixture Midland (Ohio) Redskins play the North Farmington West Bloomfield (Mich.) Cobras at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday. The Cobras are making their second World Series appearance after winning the North Central regional championship.

"We set a goal in January and our first goal was to go to Farmington, New Mexico," Cobras coach Lee Bjerke said. "The kids worked at really hard since January. We have a team that has a mixture of guys that are going to Division I schools or smaller schools, but they all have a lot of heart."

The Southeast regional champion Florida Bombers return for their second World Series appearance and first since going 2-2 at the 2004 Series. The Bombers face the Puerto Rico (Carolina) Raiders at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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SWACSWAC500+ posts
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Originally posted by Train:
SWAC....what is your pitching rotation for the first 2 games look like? If you play it right the same kids could come back and pitch again in the finals...But I am sure you know that cause your the man!

Is area code hurting your team/pitchers?


If I had to make a guess and this is my opinion only, I would say the game 1 pitchers will be Workman and Black or Workman and Montgomery. Of course we have the crippler (Chay Lytle)we can use in game 1. Train, this is my guess and I don't name the starters.
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TrainTrain100+ posts
OKAY Wolf your right!!!!! Big Grin

SWAC...your so wrong I would NEVER change stripes. PS...I still dont like you Razz Is that better WOLF? or should I bring OLDBAT and honest & unbiased back into the mix Wink

All kidding aside IMO we really do have the BEST orgainization and SWAC's is a behind.

Well I got to run to start planning a BBQ for my special team. I can't wait til next years HS season starts!!!
Frozen Ropes GMFrozen Ropes GM1,000+ posts
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Originally posted by bam:
DBAT GM or SWAC is Stayton Thomas throwing today?
Stayton is not throwing today as he did not go with the team to Farmington. He was selected to the AC team earlier in the summer and the Corsicana community rallied around him to raise the money required for he and his family to travel to California for the AC games. Once DBAT qualified for the CMWS he was in a tough spot and felt he should honor his community and go to AC.

Stayton's a great kid with a promising future and it's a shame he had to choose between the two events.
cheapseatscheapseats1,000+ posts
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Originally posted by Wolfgang:

Once again the Train has information and he is not afraid to let it out. Great scoop train!


Actually it was Bam on July 31st with the info in another thread....

As discussed many times over, it is a shame these players have to pick one....it would be great if Area Code and AABC CMWS did not overlap. Since they do overlap every family has to make the decision that makes most sense for them.

I am impressed with DBAT, it appears they have handled Thomas's decision with class and support. Way to go DBAT!
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SWACSWAC500+ posts
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Originally posted by Change Up:
SWAC will need a new moniker after this one. He better find one with a bald head


Change Up, I can never change the big hair. I have been with these guys forever. But you are right, I was about to pull the hair out tonight. I may have to fly up there if this keeps up. Smile
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