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| Nov. 8, 2015 TimMcElroy 942 posts | Winter National results From North Collier Park: 65 AAA Red Heat 60 Major Plus Hollis 60 Major Golden Vipers 55 Major FL Auto Shade 50 Major Plus Team 1 / Miken 50 Major Team Ohio |
| Nov. 9, 2015 OZ40 549 posts | Thanks for posting the results! If any "stats" guys that were there would post the game by game score and won/loss records for the 55 major and 60 major brackets it would be appreciated. Highlights? Great plays? Rallies? |
| Nov. 9, 2015 Tri18 352 posts | Tim, Thanks for the quick results and also a very well run tournament. See you at the TOC. Alan Tanner Team 1 Sports |
| Nov. 9, 2015 TimMcElroy 942 posts | I normally take a picture of the brackets on my phone before sending them back, but didn't do that this time (brain cramp). Here are some of my recollections from the weekend- 60 Major... Hannington's beat Golden Vipers by 1 in the championship to force an "if" game. Golden Vipers took the "if" game with a 1 run victory of their own. High Street Bucs 60s finished 3rd. 55/60 Platinum- Florida Auto Shade 55s went undefeated beating Levin Financial 55s in the winner's final (walk off in the 8th inning) and then again 12-8 (?) in the championship game. Six-Pak from Kentucky finished 3rd. 60 Major Plus- Hollis and Doc's were included in the 55/60 Platinum division. They met in the 4th place game of that bracket on Sunday morning. Hollis won that game, but a combination of heat, humidity and injuries resulted in them dropping out of the tournament at that point. 50/55 Platinum- Team 1 / Miken played well this weekend and beat Team Ohio in the winner's final and again in the championship game. Good Times got off to a slow start in the tournament, but battled back and finished 3rd. The 325' fences at N. Collier Regional Park make for an interesting game, particularly at the M / M+ level. I've worked at this tournament for 5 or 6 yrs now and am always impressed by the high level of sportsmanship and fellowship that exists. Thank you all for setting the example for the players that follow you. Tim |
| Nov. 10, 2015 17Black Men's 60 414 posts | Tim Thanks Congrats to Team Ohio from the guys at CPOA Cleveland/Northern Ohio Printing in 50 Major. Tri18 nice to meet you in person finally after years of on-line or phone calls. I think the record heat daily (which sounds weird for south Florida) had some affect on the balls? I did not see as many homers overall as in past years. I agree the 325 fences are a great equalizer though. I think I "sweated" out a few bottles of Gatorade per game???? |
| Nov. 10, 2015 Tri18 352 posts | 17, Good to meet you too! You bring up a great point about this event. It may be a 180 difference between Winter Nationals in Florida and the Nationals is Vegas. 325' fences change a lot of things and the ball used here too. Additionally, we had a bit hotter than normal temps which makes a difference in ball flight. Home runs were definitely down and "small ball" and defense really had to be focused on to win here. Both venues/tournaments are always well run and great to play in but have to be strategized a little differently. I think that 50 Major/Major Plus bracket was loaded with good teams and pretty much anyone could beat anyone on a given day. It was a great event and great seeing everyone out there. AT18 Team 1 Sports |
