22.3.15

Opening Day Recap

 
Our 2015 Opening Day was fantastic!  It started with Coach Jimmy White, City Councilman (and umpire; and 1967 Hartsville National World Series Champion) Bob Braddock, Striker the Cobra and Caleb Walters (2015 BBQ Ticket Selling Champion) throwing out first pitches.  From there, we saw baseball action across all leagues.  
 
 
In O-Zone, Opening Day consisted of a twin bill with the games counting in the regular season standings.  It didn't take long for the fireworks to start.  The third batter of the season hit the first home run.  Noah Skeen put Darlington Packing on the board early and Steve Irick's crew never looked back in their 10-2 win over Pennington & Meadows.  In the second game, Coach Willie Austin and Palmetto Pride held off a late rally from Saleeby & Cox, winning 10-5. 

 
In Minor League action, all five teams got on the field for abbreviated games.  Judging from Opening Day action, our Minor League will be full of big hits, daring base running, top notch pitching and overall outstanding play.

 
Farm League also got underway with abbreviated games on Opening Day.  The bats were blasting and the runs were pouring in.  Head Coaches Rob Brazell, Shelley Gaymon, Dave Pulling, Mike Walters and Steven Wint should all be excited about the talent in their league this season.
 
 
Instructional League also got underway on Opening Day.  Above, you see first base coach Dean Hall providing some instruction to a young player.  Every at-bat is exciting in Instructional League. 
 
Hartsville National's Board of Directors would like to thank everyone who helped make Opening Day a success for our players.  The Board would like to specially thank the members of the Coker College Men's Soccer Team and Spirit Squad for helping with our annual BBQ fundraiser.  


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