Saint Paul MN- After losing to Team USA two nights earlier, the JNT were able to get some solid pitching and timely hitting to defeat the Americans 4-3. This brought to a close the Saint Paul portion of the pre-world’s tour as the JNT creep closer to the start of the World Junior Baseball Championships in Thunder Bay beginning July 23rd.
Saint Paul MN- The JNT had their first taste of International competition facing Team USA, beginning the Minnesota leg of the pre-world’s tour. Thanks to 4 costly errors and facing some tough American pitching, the JNT came out on the losing end of a 7-2 game.
Saint Paul MN- For the third time in four games the JNT was forced to sit through a delay. This time the game had started as scheduled but lightning forced a stoppage that last for 40 minutes. The short break in action was not a factor as the JNT prevailed with a 7-4 victory against the Twin City High School All Stars.
New Bedford MA- For the second consecutive night the JNT was forced to endure another rain delay that lasted in excess of two hours. The shortened 7 inning contest featured a pitcher’s duel with the Bay Sox earning a 2-0 win in a game played in one and a half hours.
Torrington CT- The scene at Fuessenich Park did not look promising when the first pitch was supposed to be thrown between the JNT and the Torrington Titans of the Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League. After a rain delay lasting more than two hours and some incredible work by the grounds crew the game was played in 7 innings with the JNT coming out on top 4-3.
Danbury CT- The JNT got their first win of the pre-world’s tour as they defeated the Danbury Westerners of the NECBL. Taking advantage of 4 walks in the top of the 9th inning to break a tie game, the JNT hung on for a 9-7 come from behind victory.
OTTAWA- The MLB Scouting Bureau will hold open tryout camps in the following cities, with date, times and field location included.
OTTAWA- BaseballSoftballUK position available, Regional Coach and Club Development Officer for North West England. Responsible for club development, coach education programs including baseball at Level 3, and to recruit and manage a workforce of part time coaches to assist in the delivery of BSUK programs in the region.
Flushing NY- After playing three games in three straight days to start off their pre-worlds tour, the JNT spent their off day travelling to New York to watch the New York Mets host the Atlanta Braves. The JNT were treated to a great day that included meeting Mets slugger Jason Bay (Trail, BC), watching batting practice from field level and of course taking in a Big League game from beautiful Citi Field.
Nashua NH- Underneath the bright lights of historic Holman Stadium the JNT took to the field for the second game of the pre-worlds tour against the Lowell All- Americans of the New England Collegiate Baseball League. After falling behind mid-way through, the JNT was able to claw their way back into the game to earn a 4-4 tie after 9 innings.