Al Gruss/ Tony DiBiasio Tournament 2008

Standings:

St. Edward Eagles (2-0)
Holy Name Green Wave (1-1)
Lakewood Rangers (1-1)
North Olmsted Eagles (0-2)

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  • Ray Carr, known as DJ Ray, is the voice of Lakewood
  • the ceremonial first pitch
  • Mrs.Gruss gives her nephew a hug and kiss after he threw a strike for the ceremonial first pitch.
  • Mrs.Converse, who spoke on behalf of her son Eric, poses for a picture with Mrs.Gruss after the scoreboard dedication.
  • (Right to Left): Kelly, Emily, Coletta and Erin, who are the step daughters and daughters of Jerry Gruss, pose after the dedication ceremony of a brand new scoreboard.
  • Jordan Kraus hits a double into the left-center field gap during the bottom of the first inning.
  • Coach John Bakalar, a new addition to the coaching staff, watches the game.
  • The St.Edward bench scurries and hits the ground after a foul ball went into the dugout, just missing the players and coaches
  • Jordan Kraus is called out on a pick-off. The picture shows that Jordan was touching the base before the tag was applied.
  • Eagles shortstop Stetson Allie watches the ball clear the left field fence
  • The final score of the game, St.Edward 12, Lakewood 2.