The Wellington Dukes pulled out a convincing 19-9 victory today over North Dakota at the 2019 BABE RUTH MIDWEST PLAINS REGIONAL in Charleston, MO. The DUKES had 14 hits, walked 15 times and left 9 stranded. The winning pitcher was John Long.
The Senior Babe Ruth WELLINGTON DUKES team jumped out on the MISSOURI TROPICS in the opening pool play game Thursday at Charleston, MO at the 16-18 Midwest Plains Regional and lead 3-1 in the 3rd. A big 4th and 6th innings by the TROPICS however, would seal the deal for the Missouri State Champion. Final score Wellington 4 Missouri Tropics 14 (6 innings - run rule). Pool Play continues Friday with the DUKES going up against the BORDER, CO team at 11AM. Pool Play concludes on Saturday.
Wellington's 15 yo's, coached by Jeff DeJarnett continue their winning ways at the Babe Ruth State Tournament being held in Peabody this weekend. Today (Monday) is single elimination bracket day and Wellington's 3-0 record in pool play since Friday has placed them in the bracket as the #1 Seed (out of their pool) vs Rose Hill #2 Seed (out of the other pool) and will play at 12:30pm today.
More smiles than frowns Friday on the Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken Tournament Trails. "3" of "4" Wellington baseball teams in State Tournament action at "3" different locales came away with VICTORIES and remain in the hunt for State Titles and more! Here's what went down:
Wellington has "5" baseball teams active in post-season State level play and "4" of those "5" will be taking to the field beginning today and tomorrow. Wellington's 9 yo's have one more week to wait but they'll see action in Garden City next weekend! The 10 yo's, the 15 yo's and "2" teams of 16-18 yo's start the TOURNAMENT TRAIL today and tomorrow. Good luck to all - their schedules and the complete online brackets for each are listed below. Action begins HERE this afternoon for our Sr.
Wellington's 15 yo's will be heading to Peabody this week for State Babe Ruth Baseball action. Pool play begins on Friday for Wellington when they go up against the Wild Card East squad at 2:30pm. Pool play will continue through Sunday and then on Monday, the single elimination bracketed championship will commence. 4 teams will make it this far, 4 won't! Good Luck Wellington - we'll keep everyone posted on your progress!!
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