Marion Local's U13 learned the hard way that tournaments produce more losers than winners. But at the Minster Classic, a balanced approach between a passion for winning and a love for playing makes it worth competing every year, win, lose or draw. Russia's Eli Shappie (pictured) pitched four innings, striking out four, and allowing no runs on two hits.
Braylon Cordonnier, making his fifth start back from an injury that only allowed him to play shortstop, dominated Mohawk with 13 strikeouts, and catcher Cooper Unverferth ignited an offense that sometimes needs a boost. The Raiders hit up and down the lineup in their seven-run sixth. Ninth-place hitter and freshman Quinn Hoying pushed the lead to 5-0 with a two-run single. (pictured)