Congratulations to the team on a 3rd place finish at the Ripken Academy Nov 5-6. After a solid 14-3 win over the Long Island Braves behind solid pitching and good at-bats, Arsenal played an epic 9-inn game game versus VBC Cadets and emerged victorious 2-1. The game was exactly what this team has always been, pitching and defense. Sunday morning, Arsenal defeated The LDU in a back and forth battle. Luckily the bats were able to pick-up the shaky defense and helped lead Arsenal to a 3-0 record in pool play. In the semi-finals, Arsenal was matched with a very tough Olney Bucs team. This was a very experienced team and returned from a 5-0 deficit to force extra innings on the last out of the game. In extra innings, the Bucs were able to score a run to win the game and eventually the Championship.
Arsenal should walk proudly today after its best tournament to-date. We hope to return in 2012 stronger than ever with this experience under our belt. It is great to watch the progression of this team from inexperienced 9 year-olds to the men that they are becoming.
