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PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Cup


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 4:00 a.m. May 29, 2011
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Cup
Ten-year-old Daniel Gavin got the call on the mound for A/C Warehouse May 25.
Ten-year-old Daniel Gavin got the call on the mound for A/C Warehouse May 25.
Second baseman Garrett Kelly tries to avoid getting hit by a pitch.
Second baseman Garrett Kelly tries to avoid getting hit by a pitch.
Twelve-year-old George Prince plays for the Manatee East Rayhawks.
Twelve-year-old George Prince plays for the Manatee East Rayhawks.
Third baseman Ryan Pondillo notched a hit in A/C Warehouse’s victory over USA Fence May 25.
Third baseman Ryan Pondillo notched a hit in A/C Warehouse’s victory over USA Fence May 25.
First baseman Grady Martin watches his G&S Lawn teammates try and regain the lead.
First baseman Grady Martin watches his G&S Lawn teammates try and regain the lead.
Twelve-year-old Cobe Hutchison attempts to lay down a perfect bunt.
Twelve-year-old Cobe Hutchison attempts to lay down a perfect bunt.
Pitcher Steven Varone, 12, drove in a run for Lakewood Ranch Little League’s Eye Associates Majors team.
Pitcher Steven Varone, 12, drove in a run for Lakewood Ranch Little League’s Eye Associates Majors team.
Eleven-year-old Connor Knapp rounds third and heads for home during the Eye Associates’ game versus G&S Lawn May 25.
Eleven-year-old Connor Knapp rounds third and heads for home during the Eye Associates’ game versus G&S Lawn May 25.
Nine-year-old Carter Chapin catches the ball cleanly to record an out at first base.
Nine-year-old Carter Chapin catches the ball cleanly to record an out at first base.
Braden River Elementary fourth-grader Paul Labriola pitches for Lakewood Ranch Little League’s Czai and Gallagher Minors team.
Braden River Elementary fourth-grader Paul Labriola pitches for Lakewood Ranch Little League’s Czai and Gallagher Minors team.
Jack McGovern, 12, awaits the perfect pitch to help extend his team’s lead.
Jack McGovern, 12, awaits the perfect pitch to help extend his team’s lead.
Nick DiMare makes contact during the Manatee East Rayhawks game versus Strike Zone May 25.
Nick DiMare makes contact during the Manatee East Rayhawks game versus Strike Zone May 25.
Nick Dimare beats the throw down to third base.
Nick Dimare beats the throw down to third base.

 

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