In our second game we played the Team Mizuno Black Racers. Was a good game against an opponent with many 2009 graduates who were going onto play college ball at very respected universities. On the mound for them was a pitcher who was drafted and was signed to play for the Georgia Bulldogs. We ended up winning 4-1. Doubles by Orlando Hernandez and Scooter Price paved the way for us. On the mound we were led to victory by Mike Kelly, Chi Chi Gonzalez, Adrian Talton and then Kurt Copeland came in to seal the deal. Of course, just like it seems all of our other games this summer, we had an hour rain delay as the infamous South Florida afternoon thunder storms rolled through. This win guaranteed our number one seed in the tournament so we got a bye in the first round of the playoffs and went straight to the semifinals.
In the semifinals we played the South Florida Prospects which is a local team with many players we know. This helped us with the scouting reports. Brad Gero and Kurt Copeland combined to throw a 3 hitter and only game up one run. We ended up winning 8-1 and were on our way to the championship game.
In the championship game we were matched against the Florida Bombers, a team with a very profound reputation for getting the best baseball players in South Florida. On the mound for us was T.J. Farjad. It was one of those games where it seemed like no matter how good of a pitch you threw or where u put it they were going to hit it and find a hole. Hats off to T.J. for not giving in and keeping his cool. They jumped out to 6-0 lead but we did not stop fighting. With the help of some good at bats and some timely hits we ended up fighting back to 7-4 but falling short of the Bombers. The team showed great poise and fight in this game. Sometimes though the balls just don't seem to drop your way. Second place was what we had to settle for. Congratulations to Orlando Hernandez, Michael Stemle and Sean Murrell for making the all tournament team.
Now we have a little break from baseball in preparation for the East Cobb tournament.
On another note today is a very special day, it is Fathers Day. Without our fathers (much like our mothers) we would not be where we are today. Whether he taught you how to play the game or just really didn't want you to play soccer our fathers have been inspirational in our now very young baseball careers. I know some of us don't always fully appreciate our dads but today we should take the time to let them know just how special they are to us. Also would like to say something how Coach Pete's dad. Our team last year wore the initials WHG on our sleeves and for the longest time we never knew what they were for. It wasn't until half way through the summer did we actually know what it was about. They are in honor of Coach Pete's father who has passed away. I have heard nothing but stories but from what I've heard he sounded like an incredible man. He had to be a hell of a man just by judging by how Coach Pete is because you truly are a product of your parents. Happy Fathers day to all the dads.
Diamond Vision 2009 Record 12-3-1
Thats all sports fans
Jim Holton
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