May 19, 2016

Holbrook Middle School at Orrington (05-19-16)

I'd be lying if I said the weather was nice, and the sun was shining, because unfortunately there was scattered rain and the bugs were a little obnoxious, but that didn't get in the way of these baseball playing machines.
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We saw some impressive base running in this game. These guys don't hold back, which makes for an exciting game.
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I was on the edge of my seat watching this go down, I don't usually get emotional during these things, but how could I not?
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But it wasn't even close, he slid right through Orrington's catcher to further the lead well past the "a lot to a little" answer we're all accustomed to hearing.
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Defensively, things are still looking incredibly tight, handling routine plays like champs.
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And here's the defense locking down that lead yet again. Nobody's getting through that crazy wall.

As always, check the album for some more coverage.

May 18, 2016

Holbrook Middle School at Winterport (05-18-16)

It was a nice day in Winterport to see the Holbrook boys back at it again, this time with some wonderful slides, and a couple of strange plays.
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Here are the Holbrook boys moving right around the bases. Safe both times, not that I needed to say that.
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Max back at it again, bringing those runners in for another win.
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Now this looks a little strange at first, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't impressed with the base running here.
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And on the defensive side of our lineup, Trevor Pearson making a beautiful play off a bunt. Wonderful form from the whole defense here backing up a marvelous pitching staff.

See you all tomorrow in Orrington, and you can get the rest of the album here.

May 12, 2016

Holbrook Middle School vs. Orono (05-12-16)

Another great performance from this team. The combination of smart coaches, and no doubt great players, this team will be a blast to watch this season.
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Max had quite the slide (if I'd call it that) into second base. This kid makes my life so easy. Great photos, every time!
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Play maker right here.
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We saw some solid chemistry from the pitcher catcher duo: hitting the strike zone
consistently, and backing the plate up when things go awry, not that it happens very often. Still great to see.

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Some huge plate appearances as well! We've got some impressive batters just having a field day: in the gap between the left and right,
up the 3rd base line, everywhere the defense isn't!
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You can find the full album here! See you at Winterport!