Norwood Blues

The Blues were undefeated, winning four consecutive games to capture the Carthage College Tournament title. In the final the Blues defeated a very challenging, and until then undefeated , Rockford team. **

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Thirty Two years of team success.

The Norwood Blues swept through five games to capture the 2017 "Around The Horn" Tournament title.  Pool games were won on Friday and Saturday with Jake Greenberg and Isaiah Rivera picking up the wins on the mound.  Sunday began bracket play with a win in  each game needed to advance to the next.  In the quarter final round the Blues beat Wisconsin Elite 9-1 with George Sherman picking up the "W."  In the second game of the day, Cameron Benesch was the pitcher of record in a 4-1 win over the Homestead Ranchers.  The title game matched the Blues against PBA DeMarini.  Matt Willett was the winning pitcher in the 6-1 victory.  Blues pitchers who also contributed to the week's success were Sam Kindle and Tom Kunzer.   Contributing in the line up through out the tournament were Sam Nozicka, Kyle Mitter, Sam Margolis, Jeff Mustari. Jovanni Sanchez, John McHugh, Jack Linforth, Justin Mills, Japeth Bandi, Henry Singer, Jaime Sanchez, Tony Barreca and Isaiah Rivera.    The BLUES conclude the 2017 summer season, year thirty one, with a final tally of 29 Wins, 9 Losses and Three Tournament Titles.   CONGRATS  TO ALL !

The Norwood Blues swept through the Tri State Classic with five consecutive wins including a come from behind extra inning title game victory over Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.  
After winning three pool games and the "B" pool #1 seed,  the Blues met Hartford in a semi final game.  Shutout through four innings, the Blues erupted for six runs in the 5th inning.  Key hits in the inning came from the bats of Jeff Mustari, John McHugh, Jeff Linforth, Kyle Mitter and Jovani Sanchez.  When the Blues scored an additional four runs in the 6th the outcome was decided.  Key hits in the inning were contributed by Henry Singer, Justin Mills, and Jaime Sanchez.  Gaining the "W" on the mound with a complete game performance was Cameron Benesch.  Pool game winners on the mound were Tom Kunzer and Jake Greenberg in game 1, George Sherman in game 2 and Sam Kindle in game 3.  Saves were acquired by Sam Margolis and Isaiah Rivera.  In the title game the Blues trailed 5-4 heading into the 7th inning but tied the game on a Henry Singer base hit and Kyle Mitter squeeze bunt.  The game was won in the 8th with key hits coming off the bats of Singer, Mills, Joseph Krebs, John McHugh, Jeff Linforth and Jaime Sanchez.  Jake Greenberg was the starter on the mound and Isaiah Rivera gained the win in relief. Japeth Bandi also contributed greatly with his glove.  Earlier in the tournament, Sam Nozicka had contributed much to the offense with several extra base hits including a very long home run on Friday night.  The Blues returned to Chicago with the title and an over all record of 19 wins and 6 losses.  CONGRATS  

The Blues won four games with out a loss in capturing the title at the 2017 Top Prospects Showcase. The semi-final and final games both saw complete games on the mound; George Sherman in the Semi-final win over Lombard Lightning and Cameron Benesch in the Title game win over the Lou Collier A's. Throughout the earlier stages of the tournament pitching was handled by Jake Greenberg, Isiah Rivera, Sam Margolis, Tom Kunzer, Sam Kindle and Matt Willett.  Position players who all contributed to the title included Henry Singer, Japeth Bandi, Justin Mills, John McHugh, Jeff Mustari, Kyle Mitter, Jovanni Sanchez, Jack Linforth, Jaime Sanchez, and Eddie Sweilem.

CONGRATS  !