Team Rawlings Elite from San Juan Capistrano, California repeated as the "Cooperstown Classic" Champions defeating the A-Turf Titans of Buffalo, New York 23-8. Team Rawlings Elite scored their 23 runs by scoring in every inning with a total of 20 hits which included 9 home runs in baging the championship for the second straight year. Each team went undefeated throughout the week with a 6-0 record before seeding for the weekly tournament play.

The #3 seeded A-Turf Titans, managed by John Vandemark, started off the game with a single up the middle by William Hartford, scoring Charles Hayes who reached base on a walk. David Lyskawa then reached on an error scoring a run. As Daniel Dallas was at the plate, another run came in on a failed pick off attempt ending the top of the 1st inning with a score of 3-0 in favor of the Titans. Team Rawlings Elite came back in the bottom of the first starting up with Willie Aguilar and Steven Nuno reaching on walks followed by a single to right field by David Clauson that scored Nuno. Two more runs came in before Alec Paz hit a two-run home run completing the first inning with a score of 6-3 in favor of Team Rawlings Elite.

The 2nd inning totaled nine runs by the two teams. The Titans scored on a single by Gavin Borkowski, a single to center field by Brandon Nicholson, a single to left field by Richard Miller and a two-run home run by catcher William Hartford. In the bottom of the second inning Team Rawlings Elite scored four runs on a two-run home run by David Clauson, a single by Issak Gutierrez and then another two-run home run by third baseman David Hamiltion. After an exciting second inning, the game was 10-8 in favor of Team Rawlings Elite.

The #1 seeded Team Rawlings Elite then took over the game scoring the next thirteen runs with a explosive offensive performance. Starting off in the bottom of the third inning was a home run to right field by David Clauson, and another two-run home run by Matt Green. In the bottom of the fourth inning David Hamiltion led off with a single to right field, followed by a triple to right by Alec Paz. Willie Aguilar kept the home run count alive hitting a two-run home run to right field. Issak Gutierrez then followed with a two-run home run scoring Clauson who reached on a single to right field. In the last half inning of the game, Willie Aguilar led off with a single up the middle, followed by a single to center field by Steven Nuno. Clauson then reached base after being hit by a pitch, leading up to a walk-off grand slam by catcher Matt Green. The final score was 23-8 in favor of Team Rawlings Elite.

The A-Turf Titans earned the 3rd seed in the tournament giving up a 1.33 runs allowed average and the Elite with the #1 seed and a 1.17 runs allowed average. The A-Turf Ttians, managed by John Vandemark, won four games to make it to the championship game. They defeated the #42 seed New York Empire Baseball (NY) 17-3, the #14 Peninsula Pilots (VA) 14-2, the #27 Sherrill Cardinals (NY) 9-4, and the #2 AV Samurai (CA) 14-10. Team Rawlings Elite won three games to make it to the championship game first defeating the #17 seed Play Hard Snipers (CA) 23-5, the #8 Red Raiders (FL) 4-1, and the #4 Game Gear Gators (NY) 14-1.

How Sweet It Is! The 2010 National American Tournament of Champions (N.A.T.C.) championship went down to one out in the bottom of the sixth inning before being determined on a two-run walk-off home run by Chris Lanzilli, the fleet footed shortstop, for the East Massachusetts All Stars. The #6 Eastern Massachusetts All Stars prevailed over the #21 Manhattan Beach Heaters from California 4-3 and were crowned the 2010 N.A.T.C. champions at Little Majors Stadium, Cooperstown Dreams Park! The pitching on both sides was outstanding as each team was only able to muster four hits each. Three of those hits for Eastern Massachusetts were home runs and that proved to be the decider. Starting pitcher for East Massachusetts, Zeke Berg, picked up the win for the All Stars in going the distance while walking only two batters and striking out eleven Manhattan Beach hitters. Berg also provided one of the three home runs for the All Stars, a solo shot in the bottom of the fourth inning.

The game started off with no runs, no hits, no errors, and no men left on bases through two and a half innings. Sam Shaw of the Eastern Massachusetts All Stars got the first hit of the game a single to left field in the bottom of the 3rd inning. The Manhattan Beach Heaters scored all three of their runs in the top of the fourth inning. To start off, Brett Davis walked followed by an infield single by Sean McGrew. Lars Nootbaar, the pitcher for Manhattan Beach, then singled to left leaving the bases loaded with no outs. Kyle Hammerstein then singled to center field scoring Davis. Zack Chan then grounded into a fielder's choice, advancing McGrew and Nootbaar whom then scored on a throwing error by the shortstop. After the top of the 4th inning the score was 3-0 in favor of the Heaters.

In the bottom of the fourth inning, Zeke Berg hit a solo shot to left field giving the All Stars one run after four complete innings. In the bottom of the 5th inning, Matt Trehub also homered to left-center making the score 3-2 after five innings. It was the last chance for Eastern Massachusetts. With one out, centerfielder, Seve Tocci, was hit by a pitch and the fireworks erupted as Chris Lanzilli connected, on a 2-1 count, that provided the walk-off homerun to straight away centerfield to complete the come from behind victory for the #6 seed Eastern Massachusetts All Stars and their fans!

The Manhattan Beach Heaters, managed by Ira Smith, went 3-1 during the week with a 3.50 runs allowed average that earned them the 21st seed starting Wednesday's single elimination tournament. The Heaters were formed in 2005 and their players were assembled from five South Bay, California, cities. They have played together since they were 8 and won many different tournaments. They also won the Around the Horn Plus and Road Runner events as a part of the skills competition at the start of the week. They won five games to make it to the championship game Thursday night. They defeated the #44 Buzzards Bay Baseball (MA) 8-2, #12 S.C. Tritons (CA) 2-1, #5 Lancaster Jr. Barnstormers (PA) 15-13, #4 Southern Tier Titans (NY) 16-15 and the #8 Tri State Arsenal (NJ) 4-3.

The Eastern Massachusetts All Stars, managed by Adam Wnvkowski, went undefeated during the week winning four games and allowing an average 1.75 runs that earned them the #6 seed in the tournament. The team is compiled of players throughout Eastern Massachusetts. They only play together during the months of May through August and practice twice a week around their individual town or travel teams. They won four games in tournament play to make it to the N.A.T.C. Championship game. They defeated the #27 Valley Forge Rangers (PA) 22-2, #22 Southern California Golden Spikes (CA) 15-3, #3 South Bay Dukes (CA) 15-1 and the #7 Franklin Square Colts (NY) 21-3.

If you were looking for a pitchers duel you came to the right place, Little Majors Stadium, for the Thursday night Week #11 12 & under championship at Cooperstown Dreams Park. A curve ball which hung and a home run swing on the pitch was the difference! The #1 seed Twelve Team Rawlings from College Station, Texas won the championship defeating the #3 seed Slammers from California 2-0. There were a total of 26 strikeouts throughout the game and the starting pitcher for each team went the distance. Both teams were undefeated for the week going into the championship game and a two run home run in the bottom of the fifth innining was the difference for Rawlings.

On the mound for the Slammers was Matthew Zahn and for Twelve Team Rawlings Mason Thompson. Facing 24 batters total, Zahn gave up 5 hits while striking out 11. Thompson also faced 24 batters and gave up 2 runs while recording 15 strikeouts. The two hits for the Slammers were made by Michael Pangelinan in the top of the 2nd inning with a single to left field and a single to right field by Tommy Jew in the top of the 3rd inning.

Twelve Team Rawlings, managed by Greg Bennett, were able to record five hits that led to the two runs. In the bottom of the first inning Michael Smith singled to right field, followed by another single to right field by Ryan Stacy in the bottom of the 2nd inning. In the bottom of the 3rd inning, Twelve Team Rawlings had two hits, one by Dylan Bohnert and the other by Cade Tremie. Both were singles. However, all it took was the bottom of the 5th inning to secure the championship for the Rawlings team. Cade Tremie hit a two run home run, scoring Cameron Blake who reached on a walk. Thompson then retired another three hitters in the top of the 6th to make the championship final in favor of the Twelve Team Rawlings.

The Slammers, managed by Steve Ruckman, are out of San Ramon and Danville, California. The majority of the team has been together since they were 9 years old. They have won several tournaments together this year and every player homed at least once during the week at Cooperstown Dreams Park. They went 6-0 during the week with a 2.17 runs allowed average that earned them the 3rd seed in the single elimination tournament. To make it to the championship game they defeated the #30 Lakeville North Panthers (MN) 13-2, #19 Northern Virginia Outlaws (VA) 11-6, #6 Agoura Tigers (CA) 18-15 and the #10 Seattle Select Purple (WA) 9-4.

The Twelve Teams Rawlings is based out of the Twelve Baseball Academy in College Stations, Texas. The name is based on College Station Bryan community and represents the community values and the 12th man traditions involved with Texas A&M. They also went 6-0 for the week with a very impressive 1.00 runs allowed average which earned them the #1 seed in the tournament. To make it to the championship game they defeated #32 Springfield Titans Murphy (MA) 14-1, #16 All Star Bombers (FL) 18-5, #9 Tustin Mets (CA) 8-5 and #5 NJ Twins (NJ) 11-5.

Rain, Rain Go Away … It finally did and at 1:10 on Friday morning the 13th of August the #10 seed Hard 90 Phenom Premier from California prevailed in one of the most exciting come back 12 & under championship games played in some time. The Hard 90 Phenom Premiers, managed by Rick Sundberg, edged the #29 seed Las Vegas Warriors Red of Nevada 8-7 by scoring seven runs in the fifth inning. Four of those runs came on back - to back - to back home runs. Both teams finished with seven hits each and a combined total of nine home runs in the game.

The Las Vegas Warriors Red, managed by Jeff Smith, looked like they were cruising to the Week #10 championship until they ran into the home run barrage by Hard 90 in the bottom of the fifth. They took the lead on the second pitch of the game via a solo home run by starting pitcher Niko Decolati. Shortstop Bryson Stott then followed up with a single to right field. Right fielder Steven Nuno was then hit by a pitch. Chandler Smith then reached on an error and both scored ending the top of the first inning with a 3-0 lead for the Warriors. Hard 90 Phenom Premier got their first run of the game in the bottom of the first when left fielder Tyler Malone hit a solo home run. Bryson Stott then added another run to the Warrior's lead as he delivered a solo home run to right field in the top of the third inning making the advantage 4-1.

A three run lead quickly changed to 7-1 for the Las Vegas Warriors as they scored three more runs in the top of the fifth inning. Vegas centerfielder Adam Mitchell hit a home run to center followed by a single up the middle by Nuno. Chandler Smith then pounded a two run homer to left. Going into the bottom of the firth inning the Las Vegas Warriors Red, managed by Jeff Smith, had lived on the pitching arm of Niko Decolati who had gone the first four innings giving up only one run on two hits and three base on balls while striking out three. The workhorse Decolati turned the ball over to the fast ball throwing Chandler Smith who was greeted by the hungry bats of the Hard 90. A two-run homer by centerfielder Kyle Yamada was followed by a back-to-back shot by first baseman George Lizarraga's and then the back- to back - to back spectacular by left fielder Tyler Malone. All of a sudden it was 7-5 before Josef Morris reached base on a walk followed by a single to right field from Andrew Cisneros. The fourth home run of the inning and the game winner was about to leave the park as Niko Domingo hammered reliever Ryan Mash's fast ball over the wall for the 8-7 lead. Hard 90 Phenom was then able to complete the top of the sixth inning without allowing any runs and securing the championship for week #10 at Cooperstown Dreams Park. Cameron Eden started on the mound for Hard 90 and was relieved by Andrew Cisneros in the third. Cisneros was the winning pitcher compliments of the home run bombs in the bottom of the fifth but it was George Lizarraga who got the save with a one inning gem in the sixth.

The Las Vegas Warriors Red of Nevada finished their regular six games during the week with a record of 4-2 and a 5.17 runs allowed average that earned them the #29 seed in the tournament. They had to win five games to make it to the championship including the four hour rain delay in the semi-final game in which they knocked off the number one seed, Hamilton A's of New Jersey. They defeated the #36 Sherman Oaks Bulldogs (CA) 21-8, #3 Eden Prairie Eagles (MN) 11-9, #13 Palos Stampede (IL) 14-12, #12 Club All Star (CA) 6-1 and the #1 seed of the tournament the Hamilton A's (NJ) 14-0 in the semi-final game.

Hard 90 Phenom Premier of California went undefeated during the week with a 6.17 runs allowed average that earned them the #10 seed in the tournament. They had to win four games to make it to the championship game. The defeated the #23 Warriors of Oak Long Baseball (IL) 14-1, #7 Team Rawlings of Cabernet (CA) 15-5, #15 Chicago Lightning (IL) 15-5 and the #6 seed The 3n2 Bombers (FL) 15-8.

The #3 seed Rawlings Jr. Prospects from St. Louis, Missouri won the Cooperstown Dreams Park Week #9 12 & under championship with an impressive victory over the #1 seed P.B.I. Eagles from New Jersey 15-6. Each team went undefeated throughout the week in getting to the championship game.

The Rawlings Jr. Prospects, managed by Todd Whaley, used timely hitting along with superb pitching to gain the victory. Jordan Hovey came on in the first replacing the starting pitcher, Trey Riley, and went the distance in keeping the heavy hitting B.P.I. players in check. He gave up nine hits, walked none and struck out one in the 5 2/3 innings pitched giving up only two earned runs. The hitting stars for the Rawlings Jr. Prospects were John Brinkman who went 3-3 and drove in two runs, Dylan Williams was 2-2 with four runs batted in, Josh Miller was 2-4 with two rbi's and Trey Riley was 2-4.

The Prospects took the lead early in the top of the first inning when rightfielder Ryan Perkins was walked, followed by a double down the left field line by third baseman John Brinkman that scored Whaley. The P.B.I. Eagles, managed by Nigel Archibald, tied the game up in the bottom of the first inning when right fielder Ryan Fay scored on an error after reaching base on a walk. The Eagles then took the lead after the second when first baseman Stephen Moskwa doubled to right followed by a home run by shortstop Michael Feliz.

The Prospects came back to take the lead for good when they scored five runs in the top of the third. Josh Miller started it off with a solo home run followed by a single to left field by catcher Luke Kahle. Jordan Hovey and Ryan Perkins were both hit by a pitch. John Brinkman then hit a single to center, scoring Williams and Hovey was thrown out at home trying to score. Center fielder Justin Perkins then walked, followed by a single to left scoring Ryan Perkins and Brinkman. Alec Whaley and Matt Henry both walked, scoring one run and ending the inning with a score of 6-3 in favor of the Prospects. In the top of the fourth inning, Rawlings Jr. Prospects added another run to their lead. Josh Miller reached on an error, and then scored on a double to center by Ryan Perkins. In the bottom of the fourth, P.B.I. added a run with a double down the left field line by Michael Feliz, who then scored on an infield single by Justin Lopez.

The Prospects added four more runs in the top of the fifth inning. Starting off was an infield single by pitcher Trey Riley and then Matt Henry singled to left. Riley and Henry both scored on a single to left by Dylan Williams. Josh Miller singled to left and Williams scored on a pass ball. Miller also scored on a pass ball ending the top of the fifth inning with a lead of 11-4. In the top of the sixth inning, John Brinkman started it off for the Rawlings Jr. Prospects with a solo home run to right field. Riley reached on an error, followed by an infield single by Alec Whaley and a walk by Matt Henry. Dylan Williams doubled to right field scoring Riley and Whaley. Henry then scored on a ground out to second by Josh Miller. The P.B.I. Eagles added two more runs to their score in the bottom of the sixth. Connor Bohringer reached on an error, followed by a single to right by Stephen Moskwa. Bohringer scored on a sac fly to center field by Jovani Haskins. Then Danny Camilo doubled to left, scoring Moskwa, finishing the game with a final score of 15-6 in favor of the Rawlings Jr. Prospects.

The P.B.I. Eagles are from Professional Baseball Instruction, considered by many the #1 baseball school in New Jersey and are located in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. They finished their six games undefeated with a 1.50 runs allowed average earning them the #1 seed in the tournament. To make it to the championship game, they defeated the #33 Marlboro Mustangs (NJ) 5-0, #17 Rowan Longhorns (NC) 14-1, #41 Alamance Patriots (NC) 15-4 and the #4 Swansea Cardinals (MA)15-11.

The Rawlings Jr. Prospects came to Cooperstown Dreams Park with an overall record of 65-15. They were the two-time USSSA Lenz Field Play on the Turf Champions, the Super Series Spring Fling Champions, the Super Series Mothers Day Champions and the Game 7 Slugfest Strehl Champions. They also went undefeated throughout the week with a 2.33 runs allowed average. They had to win four games to make it to the championship game defeating the #74th seed Las Vegas Hawks (NV) 10-3, #13 Columbus Sharks (OH)14-2, #11 Wisconsin All Stars (WI) 8-3 and the #1 Orange County Ball Hawgs (CA) 11-7.

The #12 seed Beaver Valley Red from Pennsylvania won the Cooperstown Dreams Park Week #8 12 & under championship defeating the #3 seed Virginia Wolfpack from Virginia 4-2. The Beaver Valley baseball program continued their dominance once they get to championship games. In eight finals that they have participated in over the years they have won six championship at Cooperstown Dreams Park .The game displayed both defensive and offensive strengths for both teams. Each used two pitchers and together they recorded a total of 16 strike outs for the game and offensively combined to account for ten hits with each team hammering a home run.

Beaver Valley Red, managed by Daniel Farrow, wasted no time getting the lead in the top of the first inning 2-0 when third baseman Tanner Picnic hit a two-run home run that scored first baseman Kolby Wolf who had reached base on an error. In the top of the third the Beaver Valley Red added two more runs to their lead. Starting off with a single to left center by short stop Corbin Kessler. Next was a base hit to right field by second baseman Ty Reginelli. Up third was Kolby Wolf who singled to center scoring both Kessler and Reginelli providing the margin of victory for the Beaver Valley Red.

The Virginia Wolf Pack had their turn in the bottom of the fourth inning when pitcher Colby Higgerson led off with a base hit to left field. Right fielder Tyrin Everette then hit a two-run homerun to right putting the Wolf Pack on the board but trailing by two runs 4-2. That was the last time the score would change as pitching and fine defense took over the rest of the way for both teams.

The Virginia Wolfpack came to Cooperstown with an overall record of 58-10. They are the Virginia Triple Crown State Champions, Best of Beach Champions, Top of the Rock Champions, Best of the Best Nations Youth Baseball Champions, USSSA State runner up and the Nations State runner up. They had to win four playoff games to make it to the championship game. They defeated the #30 Newport Beach Bat Rays (VA) 15-3, #19 Quad City Redbirds (IA) 12-5, #22 Butler County Bombers (OH) 21-2 and the #2 seed Oxnard Sharks (CA) 4-0. The Virginia Wolfpack finished their six regular games undefeated with a 2.00 runs allowed average.

Beaver Valley Red came to Cooperstown Dreams Park with an overall record of 75-8. They have won eight different tournaments. They hit 46 home runs this week including fourteen (14) in one game, nine (9) in one inning and an inpressive eight (8) grand slams. They also had to win four tournament games to make it to the championship. They defeated the #21 seed North Florida Sandgnats (FL) 10-5, #5 Idaho Sun Devils (ID) 18-4, #13 Team Worth Florida (FL) 7-6 and the #16 seed Louisville Sluggers (KY) 6-2. Beaver Valley finished their six regular games with a record of 5-1 and a 2.00 runs allowed average. This win brings their organization to a total of six (6) Cooperstown Dreams Park championships.

The Chattanooga Crush from Tennessee, the 19th seed, won the Cooperstown Dreams Park Week #7 12 & under championship upsetting the #5 seed Arena Starz from Bel Air, Maryland 7-4.

After going scoreless through two innings, Chattanooga's catcher Tanner Gallman slammed a solo home run to center to make it 1-0 Crush. The Arena Starz tied the game in the bottom of the fourth inning. Darren Prebble started it off with a single to right field, stole second base and advanced to third. He scored on a sacrifice bunt laid down by Cody Ketchem. Right fielder London Elrod started off the top of the fifth inning with a base hit to center and then Crush third baseman Gavin Rogers homered to put them back on top. First baseman Hunter Oliver reached base on a fielder's choice, followed by Charles Harris reaching on an error. Chantz Placek then laid down a sacrifice bunt scoring Oliver and advancing Harris. Evan Rice then singled to left advancing Harris to third when he scored on a wild pitch ending the top of the fifth inning with a 5-1 lead for the Crush.

Chattanooga then added two more runs to their lead in the top of the 6th inning whenJake Broome was hit by a pitch and then London Elrod hit a home run to left field making the score 7-1 heading for the bottom of the last inning. The Starz tried to rally as Darren Prebble reached on an infield single, Aaron Barclay walked and Joe Otto singled to center. Jordan Carr then singled to left, scoring Prebble and Barclay. Otto was thrown out trying to advance to third. Nick Turnbull walked, followed by David Harding reaching on a dropped third strike which scored Carr. The rally ended there and thus the final 7-4 score in favor of the Chattanooga Crush. Between the teams they produced eleven runs on thirteen hits and a total of three home runs.

The Arena Starz came to Coopesrtown with an overall record of 58-9. They have won two championships at Ripkin, two Sports at the Beach tournaments and had hit a total of 38 home runs this week going into the championship game. The Chattanooga Crush came to Cooperstown with an overall record of 42-8. They were finalist in the Triple Crown Battle of the South East, won the Nations Baseball World Series, won the Mid-Spring Classic and won the Play of 3 Benefit Tournament.

The Arena Starz won four tournament games to make it to the championship game, while the Chattanooga Crush had to win five as the 19th seed. The Arena Starz defeated the #37 Willoughby Wildcats (Ohio) 14-2, #12 Gastonia Gunners (North Carolina) 17-4, #13 Orland Park Magic (Illinois) 10-5 and the #9 Royville 12U Baseball (Indiana) 13-0. The Chattanooga Crush defeated the #36 Zona Monsoon (Arizona) 4-0, #14 Cary Travelers (Illinois) 17-0, #66 Lake Shore GraySox (Maryland) 11-5, #6 Armour Slammers Elite Baseball (Colorado) 9-7 and the #39 Brentwood Bats (Tennessee) 10-5.

The Chino Hills Storm from Chino Hills, California, the #1 seed, won the Cooperstown Dreams Park Week #6 12 & under championship edging the #2 seed East Cobb Braves from Marietta, Georgia 5-4. Each team went undefeated for the week leading up to the championship game with a 1.00 runs allowed average and when it came to the tournament each provided plenty of runs and great pitching to culminate in the exciting championship between two great teams.

The East Cobb Braves got the lead early in the top of the first when pitcher Patrick McDonald hit a solo home run to left center. The Chino Hills Storm quickly stormed back in the bottom of the first. Center fielder Matthew Acosta started with a double to left center and then third baseman Tim Nelson hit a two run home run to left center. First baseman Erik Cha then added another run when he hammered a solo home run to left center which put the Storm ahead 3-1. In the bottom of the second Storm catcher Danial Ramirez increased their lead to 4-1 with a solo home run to right field.

The East Cobb Braves tied up the game in the top of the third as they started with a single from center fielder Karekin Brooks, followed by another single to center by shortstop Carter Kieboom that scored Brooks. Patrick McDonald and third baseman Christian Furr were both walked and each scored on a single to center by catcher Garrett Dupuis. The Chino Hills Storm then regained the lead in the bottom of the fourth inning. After back to back singles by Erik Cha and left fielder Andrew Angulo, Cha scored on a fielder's choice when the third baseman chose to thrown home rather than first. Cha's slide under the catchers tag proved to be the winning run.

Each team went undefeated during regular play and each also had a 1.00 runs allowed average. The #1 and #2 seeding was determined by a coin toss Tuesday night at the coaches seeding meeting. The East Cobb Braves came to Cooperstown with an overall record of 64-14. They have won 2 Triple Crown championships, 1 USSSA championship and are ranked #9 overall in the South East. The Chino Hills Storm had an overall record of 58-16-2. They are a part of the Chino Hills Storm Organization and have been together as a team since they were 9 years old.

Each team had to win four tournament games to make it to the championship. The East Cobb Braves defeated the #32 Maryland Predators (MD) 12-0, #15 Mac-N-Seitz Red Sox (KS) 9-3, #23 Illinois Sparks American-Sefcik ( IL) 18-1 and the #6 Texas Stix (TX) 10-4. The Chino Hills Storm defeated the #32 Wichita Elite (KS) 1-0, #17 Northville Broncos (MI) 23-0, #8 Southside Dirt Dogs (VA) 15-2 and the #5 NorCal Grizzlies (CA) 4-3.

The Texas Tri City Dust Devils from San Antonio, Texas, the 16th seed, won the Cooperstown Dreams Park Week #5 12 & under championship defeating the #3 seed Tampa Crush from Tampa, Florida 11-8. The exciting game produced 19 runs, 17 hits, and 7 home runs in the Thursday night championship game that will be remembered for time to come.

After both teams went scoreless in the first inning, Tampa Crush catcher Luis Medina hammered a solo home run to left center in the bottom of the second. Tampa added to their lead in the bottom of the third with a two run home run to right by second baseman Tylon Valdez-Freeman which also scored center fielder Patrick Brooks. The Texas Tri City Dust Devils got on the board in the top of the fourth after first basemen Michael Berglund walked and Leyton Leone singled to right,. They both advanced to scoring position on a balk. Pitcher Matthew Morin then singled to right scoring Berglund. Jacob Kennedy then entered the game as a courtesy runner for Morin. Leone scored on a balk and Kennedy scored the last run of the inning on a double down the left field line by center fielder Johnny Davila. That tied the game up 3-3 going into the bottom of the fourth.

The fifth inning produced plenty of fire power on both sides. In the top of the fifth second baseman Quincy McAfee was walked followed by a base hit to left from shortstop Josh Jung. First baseman Michael Berglund then reached on a fielder's choice, scoring McAfee. Right fielder Jacob Parrott then reached on an error, followed by a grand slam from Leyton Leone making the score 8-3 in favor of Texas. Adding a run to the Dust Devils lead was a solo home run from Davila making the score 9-3 going into the bottom of the fifth it what many thought was an insurmountable lead. A two run home run to left by shortstop Stevie Lugo started the comeback. Center fielder Patrick Brooks then singled to right and scored on a throwing error when Waldez-Freeman singled. Conrado Skepple then hit a two-run home run to right making the score 9-8 Texas after five complete innings. The Dust Devils then secured the win with a base hit to left field by Berglund followed by a two-run home run by Jacob Parrott which produced the final results.

The Tampa Crush went 6-0 during regular play earning the third seed of the tournament. The team season record was 65-10. They were the USSSA Winter World Series champions, the IBC Florida State champions, the Miami Super World Series Qualifier champions and will be playing in the Super Series World Series in McKinney, Texas in July. They had some very impressive tournament wins that earned them a spot in the championship game Thursday night at Little Majors Stadium. They defeated the #35 Hoover Bucs (AL) 21-2, #14 The Woodland Warriors (TX) 12-0, #6 Georgia Stampede (GA) 12-8 and the #7 seed Carolina Sluggers (NC) 16-9.

The Texas Tri City Dust Devils went 5-1 for the week of regular play earning the sixteenth seed of the tournament. Their only loss was to the Tampa Crush 4-3 on Monday afternooon. As a team their overall record was 53-8. They were crowned the Round Rock Texas champions, USSSA Tournament of Champions champion, Super NIT champions, USSSA Texas Invitation champions and the Super NIT Governor's Game champions. Before arriving at the Cooperstown Dreams Park, the team took advantage of visiting Fenway Park and the new Yankee's Stadium. When talking to Jeff Jung before the game he said his players were "on cloud nine and hopefully they'll be able to play some baseball!" And they did just that.

The #2 seeded Santa Clarita Bulldogs from California won the Cooperstown Dreams Park Week #4 12 & under championship defeating the #16 seed Carolina Heat from Clayton, North Carolina 7-4. Each team had a very impressive road to the championship game on a beautiful Thursday night in upstate New York. The game showcased excellent offensive and defensive talent that produced five home runs and a total of twelve hits for both teams in the hour and forty-six minute encounter.

The game was quickly tied up 1-1 at the end of two innings after a base hit by Santa Clarita Bulldog's shortstop Jack Ralston that brought in a run and a solo shot home run by Carolina Heat's catcher Bradley Debo. Carolina Heat's shortstop Cole Hinnant then had his turn by hitting a home run in the top of the third inning making the score 2-1 in favor of the Heat. The Bulldogs took the lead in the bottom of the fourth inning on base hits from third baseman Lukas Granado and first baseman Cole Bygum which scored two, taking back the lead making the score 3-2. The Bulldogs went on to extend their lead in the bottom of the fifth inning. Center fielder Robert Reeves started the bottom of the fifth on a single to center followed by a two run home run by Jacob Silva. Jack Ralston then added a run to the Bulldogs advantage by hitting a solo shot. First baseman Cole Bygum also contributed by smashing a single to center which scored one run giveing the Bulldog's the lead at the end the fifth 7-2. The Carolina Heat then came back with a couple of runs in the sixth inning when Jared Collins started with a base hit up the middle followed by a two run homer by Bradley Debo. The Santa Clarita Bulldog pitching was able to hold the Heat after that ending the game with a 7-4 victory and the championship.

The Carolina Heat went 5-1 during regular play as the16th seed of the tournament. The core of the team began as a t-ball team and started playing travel baseball as an 8 year old team. They had very impressive tournament wins that earned them a spot in the championship game Thursday night at Little Majors Stadium. They defeated #49 Montgomery Generals (NY) 5-3, #17 Utah Storm Baseball (UT) 12-5, the overall #1 seed of the tournament Cincy Flames (OH) 7-6, #30 Greenbrier Panther (VA) 25-18 and the #12 seed Orlando Heat (FL) 10-7.

The Santa Clarita Bulldogs went undefeated 6-0 for the week of regular play while earning the 2nd seed. The team was formed in January 2008 and is a Sandlot team straight out of Southern California. Their road to the championship game included defeating #67 Colorado Wildcats (CO) 17-5, #18 Texas Rattlers (TX) 15-2, #7 Southern Maryland Bulldogs (MD) 4-0 and the #3 seed LBA Legends (CA) 7-6.

The Charlotte Megastars Elite from North Carolina, the #14 seed, won the Cooperstown Dreams Park Week #3 10 & under championship defeating the #5 seed San Diego Stars North from California 8-2. Rain held up the semi-final games Thursday afternoon but cleared up just in time for induction into the American Youth Baseball Hall of Fame, fireworks and championship baseball at Little Majors Stadium. Each team won very impressive tournament games to make it to the championship Thursday night.

The Charlotte Megastars Elite got the lead quick with a two-run home run by first baseman Jason Odem in the top of the second inning and then added an additional run to go up 3-0 after one and a-half innings. They never relinquished the lead adding four more runs in the third before the San Diego Stars could get on the board with a run in the bottom of the fourth making it 7-1. Logan Mullis started on the mound for the Megastars and ended up going all the way giving up two earned runs on eight hits, walked only one and struck out three for the victory.

The Charlotte Megastars Elite went 5-1 throughout the week, with a 2.67 runs allowed average which earned them the 14th seed in tournament play. The San Diego Stars North went undefeated during the week, allowing an average of 1.83 runs per game. The San Diego Stars North earned the #5 seed in tournament play. The San Diego Stars have been together as a team for two years. They finished second in the 9-year old Triple Crown World Series last year in Steamboat and have won over ten tournaments. They had an impressive road to the championship game with wins against #28 Green Brook Heat (NJ), #56 Rays Baseball Club (VA), #4 Pembroke Lakes Bulldogs (FL) and then beat the #1 seed in the tournament, Legends Baseball (FL) to get to the championship. Coach Lyle Gabriel before the game shared that baseball and everything this tournament has to offer is great for the kids.

The Charlotte Megastars Elite were formed in 1999 by former Major Leaguer Jeff McNeely. The organization has over 50 state championships and one national title. The Megastars won the 2010 Raleigh Super NIT USSSA and the 2010 NC State championship. They too had a very impressive road to the championship game with wins againt the #60 Gainesville Ghosts (FL), #70 Tinley Park Bulldogs (IL), #3 Team Phenom/ABD (CA), #11 Cincy Flames (OH) and the #2 seed Miami Brawlers (FL) in the semi-finals. Before the game coach Anthony Greene shared that this tournament is a once in a lifetime opportunity for a 10 year old team, stating "Lou has put together a great experience for any kid that wants to play youth baseball."

The top seeded Bomberz Baseball from Stockton, California defeated the third seeded Georgia Roadrunners from Alpharetta, Georgia, 14 to 0, for the Week #2 Championship at Cooperstown Dreams Park. Ryan Kreidler led the Bomberz with four perfect innings of work on the mound, facing only twelve batters and accumulating ten strike outs in the mercy victory. Offensively the Bomberz showed off their power by hitting an impressive ten hits including four home runs that brought in 6 of the 14 runs.

Bomberz Baseball retired the Roadrunners hitters in the top of the first in order. In the bottom half of the inning, centerfielder Dominick Pisano led off with a solo home run, that hit the foul pole, down the left field line. The Bomberz put up two more runs in the first with base hits from shortstop Nico Hoerner and pitcher Ryan Kreidler. The Bomberz put the game out of reach with home runs by third baseman Paul Kunst with one on in the second and second baseman Derek Molina's solo shot. Overall, Hoerner was 3-3 with a home run in the third inning and a total of four runs batted in, Pisano 2-3, Kreidler 2-3 with three runs batted in and Paul Kunst 1-2 with three rbi's. The game lasted one hour and eight minutes in the perfect pitching performance by Ryan Kreidler.

The Georgia Road Runners made a great effort in getting to the championship game by winning a very exciting semi-final game 10-9 against the #18 seed MBA Pride from Florida.

Each team went undefeated throughout the week recording a perfect record of 6-0. Bomberz Baseball earned the top seed in tournament play by allowing an average of one run per game. The Georgia Roadrunners earned the third seed by allowing an average of only 1.50 runs per game. Prior to coming to Cooperstown Dreams Park the Georgia Road Runners were 55-13. They were supported by a great pitching staff throughout the tournament that threw three no-hitters during the week. They had an impressive road to the championship game with wins against #33 Florida Warriors Baseball (FL), #16 West Pines Nikes Cobras (FL), #9 Jacksonville BlueClaws (FL) and the #5 seed Texas Nationals Team (TX). Coach Mike Corbin before the game shared that most of their year was based around this tournament, "preparing to come and play the game they love most."

Bomberz Baseball was formed three years ago in Northern California. Before coming to Cooperstown they had an impressive 74-19 record. They won the USTBA championship in 2009 and took second at the Triple Crown championship. Coach Clayton Kyle before the game said win or lose, "The experience and memories I had here this week will last me a lifetime."

The 2010 championship season at Cooperstown Dreams Park kicked off with a featured contest between the seventh- seeded Beyel Brothers Bulldogs from Rockledge, Florida, and the fifth-seed Deer Park Express from Deer Park, Texas. The Beyel Brothers Bulldogs, managed by Jim Vaughan, claimed the title with a 12-0 shutout victory in five innings of play.

The game went scoreless through the first three innings behind the starters Chad Sanders for the Deer Park Express and Mike Pineda of the Bulldogs. In the top of the fourth, after a defensive gem by Deer Park third baseman, Rey Fuentes, the Bulldogs' came alive with back-to-back singles by Louis Curbelo and Carlos Cortes. They advanced to second and third respectively and then a perfect squeeze bunt, just past the pitcher, by starting right fielder Sebastian Samuels allowed Curbelo and Cortes to score the first runs of the game. Those runs would prove to be enough to secure the victory for the Florida team. From small ball to start it was power to finish the contest!

Hard hit home runs for the Beyel Brothers dominated the rest of the game as they hit a total of six home runs. Austin Thompson led the way with two, Mike Pineda, the starting pitcher, had a solo shot, Mike Rivera hit a solo shot, Kyle Panagiotov hammered a two-run home run to center and Carlos Cortes hit a solo home run to left.

For Mike Pineda the starter and winning pitcher for Beyel Brothers it was a superb performance as he struck out nine batters while allowing only two hits, two base on balls and game up no earned runs. Blake Beyel came on to get the last out of the game.

The Deer Park Express, managed by David Dahnke, was a returning team this season, finishing 34th out of 102 teams as eleven-year olds in 2009. Their goal at the end of the tournament last season was set to return to Cooperstown Dreams Park in 2010 and make it to the prestigious championship game, which they accomplished with great achievement!

The Beyel Brothers Bulldogs goal at the beginning of the week was to improve player development to make a run at Cooperstown Dreams Park and they did just that. Hitting 36 home runs as a team throughout the week and adding six more at the championship game the Bulldogs proved to be both offensively and defensively a very strong squad.