I coached the white team in the first 2 games. The kids seemed to have a great time and enjoyed getting to play on a college field. This is a great showcase for local talent and its for a good cause. I hope TASO keeps doing it every year.
Game 1 (Underclassmen)
1a-3a White- 10
1a-3a Red- 6
Game 2 (Underclassmen)
4a-5a White- 4
4a-5a Red- 3
Brett Brown(Ned) with a solo HR.
It was HOT on the field and the kids did a great job of hanging in there!
Hope the rain doesn't affect play too much. The USGA has already said no lift, clean, and place for the Open. The weather should make the course play very long, but the greens should hold long irons, so it should be exciting.
The MAJOR disadvantage for Mauer is that he is a catcher. Catching 140-150 games in 185 days takes a toll on your body. In his career Mauer hits about 30 points lower in the 2nd half of the year. It will be fun to watch to see if he can hang on.
Carolina beat S. Miss 11-4. NC had 23 hits in the game. Ackley was 5-6, guess that's why he was drafted 2nd overall. Carolina is going to be a tough out for whatever teams they have to play next.