14U Wins Ted Heid's Summer Nationals

14U CLASH Scout Team takes Ted Heid's Summer Nationals

The CLASH American Premier Scout Team completed a week of grueling, highly competitive baseball by defeating the All Star BB by the run rule, 10 – 2 in the championship game of Ted Heid's Summer Nationals in Peoria.

The week began a bit tentatively in pool play where our team went 3 -2, as it took a few games for the talented APST to get their confidence and their bats going against older, strong opponents. In the elimination bracket confidence began to mount; sparked by huge blasts by Parker Gallegos, the tournament MVP, the team caught fire in the semifinal event. Down 7 -0 in the 4th inning hits by Gallegos and Steven Wittkamp spurred on the rest of the squad to come roaring back with 2 runs in the 5th and 7 more in the 6th inning, to shock a formidable Utah Baseball Academy squad 9 - 7.

Tanner Metro shut down the big bats of the baseball Academy in the final innings for the save. Coach Keegan Bassett said that it was "probably my most satisfying win as a coach".

The hot bats continued in the Finals with the support of a complete game outing by Steven Wittkamp. "Our confidence just continued to build as the tournament progressed" remarked Coach Bassett. "It seemed that once we realized what we were capable of, there was no stopping us"

The entire tournament was played in typical CLASH fashion. Sportsmanship, passion and focus were displayed throughout the entire week. Whether the team was up or down, everyone displayed the professionalism that the CLASH Organization prides itself on. Always keeping their emotions in check the team showed why they are considered an elite 14U Scout Team. The team, coaching staff and parents who supported the boys throughout deserve a big thank you for providing everyone with a fun, rewarding week.