Fathers Day tournament wrap up

First tournament of the 2010 Wildcats season is in the books. Great start to the summer. 3-2 on the tournament. Friday night the Wildcats struggled a bit to find their confidence as travel ball rookies got their first taste of tournament play. A hard fought close loss to the Rebels would lead the Wildcat to Saturday morning. Confidence in themselves on Saturday would be the key to a successful day. 2 dominant wins vs. the Fire & Ice and the Panthers. Stellar pitching, crisp defense, and superb hitting. The Wildcats would earn themselves a # 2 seed and a later Sunday morning start. Taylor would again dominate in the circle against the Dragons en route to the second shutout in a row. A date once again with the Victory. One of the greatest games ever played took place in front of a huge crowd. Back and forth, back and forth, in the end Wildcat defensive miscues would be too much to overcome. No quit in the Wildcats saw them battle back from 3 down with 1 out in the bottom of the sixth to tie it, and one of many controversial calls by the field umpire at first base cost the Wildcats the winning run. Extra innings and the international tie breaker rule would come next. Fighting to the end with runners on base, but a good play by the Victory second baseman would close out tournament 1 for the Wildcats. 3-2 on the weekend posting the only 2 shutouts of the tournament. Haley ended 10-14 at the plate, Saja 10-16, Lacy 9-14, and Shale 7-14 would all step up and do damage. Some work to do for a couple weeks before a return to the field in Benicia.