Sportz Bitz » Orlando

Thanks Coaches . . .

Bitz — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:22:43 +0000

Another rain delay – at Universal Studios

Bitz — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:54:07 +0000

The last game

Bitz — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:21:02 +0000

It took 10 innings to knock the Riverbats out of the tournament!

Bitz — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:31:03 +0000

We started at 8:00 this morning and didn’t finish until 11:00. The Tampa Crush, with a lot of help from the ump, took 10 innings to beat us. We battled for every hit, every base, every out. Every played did their part. There were some amazing catches in the field – Luke, G – incredible! Alex was awesome behind the plate and threw a kid out at second. J.D. had a clutch hit to tie the game! Rooster had a clutch hit to keep us alive. Wags had a lot of action at 3rd and held those base runners back. Cam saw a lot of action at first. G turned a double play to Cam at 1st. Nigel played some great innings short. Johnny’s catching in extra innings was awesome. It was great to see J. D. back on the field making plays at 1st. Acuna, Nigel, Alex and I pitched and the ump made us earn every strike. The game was tied 3-3 after 6 innings and we battled back and forth with the Crush until they ended up on top 5-4 in the bottom of 10. What a way to end the tournament and the season. WAY TO GO BATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Riverbats Beat California Armour 6-4

Bitz — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:52:47 +0000

After another rain delay…………… WE WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cam, Acuna and Nigel pitched great. I was 2 for 2 at the plate but I got out on a terrible call stealing second – look at the picture – SAFE!

We celebrated with dinner at Hooter’s – our World Series tradition.

We play again at 8:00 am Thursday – I’m not sure who?!?!?!?!?!

Unbelievable!

Bitz — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:45:29 +0000

We played a good game. We were down 7-1 against the Miami Playmakers when the rain stopped the game on Tuesday. It was the bottom of the 3rd when the game started Wednesday morning. I was pitching and I struck out the first batter. But the man on 3rd scored, making it 8-1. In the 4th and 5th innings our bats came alive and by the 6th we were tied 8-8. Genesis hit one and Red score to make it 9-8!!!!! The Riverbats are leading for the first time in the game!! Bottom of the 6th and I’m still pitching. The first Playmaker up is their #1 batter. He hits it and Luke makes a jumping catch for the 1st out. The next player up to bat hits a straight up pop-fly and the catcher makes the play – way to go Alex. Two outs down and one to go. I walk the #3 batter. The ump doesn’t like my low strike. The #4 batter hits a home run off my fast ball. And it’s over. Unbelievable!! Heartbreaking!!!!!!

We play again at 3:00.

Bitz — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:56:24 +0000

The Fans

Bitz — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:43:29 +0000

Rain, Rain Go Away!

Bitz — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:24:28 +0000

We lost to Armour Baseball 8-2 Tuesday afternoon. I had a good hit. You can see the bat hitting the ball – cool. We went to the hitting area for some BP while we waited to hear about our Bracket Play schedule.

The coaches worked the machines. That’s Coach Williams and Wags in the picture. I got a free Worth shirt just for hitting a ball over a Worth sign with a Worth bat. Sweet!

We started bracket play with a 4:00 game against the Miami Playmakers but it started storming so the game was delayed until 8:00 am Wednesday.

Pictures from the Opening Ceremony

Bitz — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:57:19 +0000