Al Gruss/ Tony DiBiasio Early Bird Tournament, Day 1 and 2

The Rangers came out swinging and beat Holy Name and Midpark in their first two games. The St.Eds Eagles didn't do so well, going 0-2 for their first two games and in the end beating the Rangers under the lights for a final record of 1-2.

Standings for the tournament were:
Lakewood
Midpark
Holy Name
St.Edwards

great job lakewood for winning the tournament against three strong opponents!

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  • Senior Tim "Babar" LaBar gets on base
  • senior Zach "toolbox" Toole attempts to steal second base
  • Junior Sam Norris ties his laces and gets ready to pitch against the rival St.Edwards Eagles
  • junior Mike Harrington
  • Senior Tim LaBar
  • senior Taylor "TK" Kraus
  • Senior Taylor Kraus knocks in the RBI, Mike Harrington from third
  • Senior Rob Pecl
  • Senior Alex "Batsch" Botsch
  • senior Taylor "TK" Kraus gets some playing time at shortstop
  • Junior Robert Trivett, senior Eric "E-Roc" Thomas and junior John "the general" Ross stay warm during the night game against the rival Eagles
  • David Hash gets some time on the mound after coming in to relieve Sam Norris after 6 innings of solid work
  • Senior Tim "Babar" LaBar rips the ball foul
  • Coach Gruss re-assures the disappointed Rangers that they gave an excellent effort on the field and were still the champions after a 6-1 loss to the Eagles