Alabama Tigers 15U

These big cats started things off in style, taking First Place in their first tournament, the Knoxville Thunder Fall Clash in Oak Ridge, TN. The Tigers avenged their only loss of the tournament and season with a 6-4 victory over Macon GA's tough Ocmulgee Reds in the championship game behind a great pitching effort by Johnny and a fine job of relief by Todd. The sticks did their job, led by Travis, Logan and Chris, and a great team effort top to bottom made the victory sweet.
Along the way the Tigers handed the Fountain City Cats their only loss of the tournament 8-1 behind solid hittting and an outstanding 3 hitter pitching performance by Brandon, giving up no earned runs in the complete game win.
The Tigers also defeated the current AAA Tennessee State Champion Jefferson City Silver Eagles 5-4 giving Chris the victory with a great closing job by Johnny, who appeared in 3 games and pitched 6 2/3 innings, also allowing no earned runs and only 3 hits.
For the tournament, several had good days at the plate, let by Travis's 6 hits, a walk and 2 stolen bases. Several guys hit the ball well when it was there and coaxed a walk when it wasn't for some great on base averages including Logan, Chris and Brandon who reached base 6 times each.
Travis was named Tournament MVP while Logan, Chris, Johnny and Brandon were all selected for the All-Tournament Team. Congratulations Boys, you got 'em talking. GO TIGERS.