Jul072008
NH Grizzlies start tournament games in St. Louis and watch Cardinals game
Filed under AAU Sports, Baseball, MLB, NH Grizzlies by bob hammerstrom at 9:22 pm
The NH Grizzlies 14U baseball team began play in the AAYBA Open World Series in St. Louis, Mo., Sunday afternoon, July 6, 2008. The team played three pool games through today, taking two of the three. They have Tuesday off, and will be seeded into brackets for the rest of the tournament.

Saturday was spent watching the Cardinals take on the Cubs. The Grizzlies took a lap around the warning track before the game with many other tournament participants.

Tim Sullivan of Auburn winds up for a pitch during the NH Grizzlies’ first game Sunday against the School of Hard Knocks from Indiana. Sullivan pitched the full game and the Grizzlies won 8-3.

NH Grizzlies catcher Nick Desjardins tags out the runner at home during Monday’s first pool game against the Southwest Stars from St. Louis. They beat the Stars 7-1.

Grizzlies shortstop Matt Lipkind looks on as second baseman Ethan Shultz fires to first for a double play against the Southwest Stars.

Catcher Nick Desjardins and first baseman Curtis Lonergan are congratulated by coach Aaron Jackson after making a double play during their first game Monday.

Matt Lipkind slides safely into third base against the Southwest Stars.

NH Grizzlies pitcher Brandon Hammerstrom winds up for a pitch against the Kirkwood Redhawks of St. Louis, Monday afternoon. The Redhawks beat the Grizzlies 6-4.

Coach A.J. talks to the Grizzlies after their first game Monday. The team played in 90+ degree temperatures and high humidity today.
The Grizzlies celebrated Addison Hanscom’s birthday with a dinner at Hooters Sunday night. Check back tomorrow for photos of the boys and Hooters girls.
-Bob Hammerstrom

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