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GALLERY: Sarasota Baseball Classic


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 4:00 a.m. March 22, 2011
  • East County
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GALLERY: Sarasota Baseball Classic
Braden River's Bobby Henderson struck out three in five innings of work.
Braden River's Bobby Henderson struck out three in five innings of work.
The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team finished third in the Sarasota Baseball Classic's Elite bracket with a 3-1 record.
The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team finished third in the Sarasota Baseball Classic's Elite bracket with a 3-1 record.
Seth McGarry was named to the 2011 All-Tournament team.
Seth McGarry was named to the 2011 All-Tournament team.
Dakota Wilson notched a double for the Pirates against American Heritage Delray.
Dakota Wilson notched a double for the Pirates against American Heritage Delray.
Braden River High shortstop Dalton Busby gets the force out at second base during the Pirates 302 loss to American Heritage Delray March 16.
Braden River High shortstop Dalton Busby gets the force out at second base during the Pirates 302 loss to American Heritage Delray March 16.
Phillip Dilandro pitched for Lakewood Ranch against Barron Collier.
Phillip Dilandro pitched for Lakewood Ranch against Barron Collier.

 

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