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The 2009 16U Panthers completed play in the 96 team Perfect Game WWBA 16U National Tournament with a third place finish.
In first round pool play the Cats had victories over the Louisiana Legends 12-3 and the US Athletic Nationals 7-6 before losing to the East Cobb Panthers 3-4. In spite of the loss the Panthers won the pool and advanced to championship pool play where they beat the South Carolina Diamond Devils 6-2 and Home Plate Chili Dogs 11-0 to advance to the SWEET 16. The Junior Cats came back versus the East Cobb Braves for a 4-3 win and then beat the Georgia Road Runners 7-5 in the round of 8. In the FINAL 4 the Panthers lost to the Rockdale Rhinos 2-6 to earn their second third place finish in a major 16U national event.
The offense was led by LF Casey Gebhardt 11 for 22 (.500) with 3 extra base hits; Spencer Shuey 10 for 23 (.434) and Tyler Miller 9 for 22 (.409). Chris Fogleman and Tyler Miller both had HRs in the tournament.
The pitching staff was led by reliever Chris Fogleman who earned two wins and a save in 9 innings of scoreless relief. Corey Roberts and Mat Batts both pitched complete game wins in the championship pool games.
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