Gloves for Kids Press Release

 

Monday, August 13
DBA Hitmen win 2nd World Series
The DBA Hitmen won their Second World Series Title by defeating the Texas Longhorns, at Osceola County Stadium, "Spring Training" home of the Houston Astros. The Longhorns jumped out to a 4-0 and 6-4 lead, in the first 2 innings but the Hittmen refused to fold in the stifling heat and humidity. The Hitmen scored 10 unanswered runs, in the next 4 innings, and beat the Longhorns 14-6 for the World Series Championship. Congrats to all players and parents for a fine season.

 

Thursday, June 28
Hitmen win in Battle Creek
DBA Hitmen win the Battle Creek Mayor's Invitational Tournament in the Micky Mantle Silver Division.
Coming off a huge win in the USSSA State Championship, the Hitmen headed for Battle Creek, and the Mayor's Invitational, to try and win their 2nd tournament of the season. The Hitmen suffered their first loss of the season as they lost the opening game to the Diamond Studz in a repeat of what happened in the previous season. Unhappy with their performance, the players refocused on their goal and dedicated their remaining games to team mate Mike Newcomb who was in the hospital, undergoing major hip surgery. The Hitmen proceeded to win their remaining (5) games giving them the #1 seed in the Championship game against the Summit City Sluggers from Indiana. The Hitmen wasted no time by putting up 10 runs on the board in the first(2)innings. They then went on to win the game with an 11-2 score giving them 2nd tournament win.