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PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Baseball Classic


  • By Jen Blanco
  • | 4:00 a.m. April 1, 2013
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Baseball Classic
Lakewood Ranch sophomore Colton Chupp pitched a complete game, allowing three hits in the Mustangs 4-2 victory over North Port March 25.
Lakewood Ranch sophomore Colton Chupp pitched a complete game, allowing three hits in the Mustangs 4-2 victory over North Port March 25.
Riverview junior Sam Dannheisser looks to make contact midway through the Rams 5-1 victory over Gulliver Prep March 25.
Riverview junior Sam Dannheisser looks to make contact midway through the Rams 5-1 victory over Gulliver Prep March 25.
Braden River’s Derrick Cozzette and Cole Pencosky celebrate after closing out a scoreless inning.
Braden River’s Derrick Cozzette and Cole Pencosky celebrate after closing out a scoreless inning.
Senior Taylor Rahn is one of Braden River’s two catchers.
Senior Taylor Rahn is one of Braden River’s two catchers.
Senior Pat Heuler opened the tournament on the mound for Cardinal Mooney.
Senior Pat Heuler opened the tournament on the mound for Cardinal Mooney.
Riverview senior Alex Detweiler drew a walk in the Rams tournament opener versus Gulliver Prep.
Riverview senior Alex Detweiler drew a walk in the Rams tournament opener versus Gulliver Prep.
Lakewood Ranch first baseman Brad Zunica catches a flip from pitcher Colton Chupp for an out.
Lakewood Ranch first baseman Brad Zunica catches a flip from pitcher Colton Chupp for an out.
Braden River freshman Tyler Dyson makes contact during the Pirates 4-3 loss to Tampa Catholic March 27.
Braden River freshman Tyler Dyson makes contact during the Pirates 4-3 loss to Tampa Catholic March 27.
Senior Sean Labsan earned the win on the mound for Riverview in its 5-1 victory over Gulliver Prep March 25.
Senior Sean Labsan earned the win on the mound for Riverview in its 5-1 victory over Gulliver Prep March 25.
Riverview first baseman Alex Detweiler attempts to catch a Gulliver Prep base runner off of the bag.
Riverview first baseman Alex Detweiler attempts to catch a Gulliver Prep base runner off of the bag.
Lakewood Ranch junior Justin Greenaway slides across home plate to give the Mustangs a 2-0 lead.
Lakewood Ranch junior Justin Greenaway slides across home plate to give the Mustangs a 2-0 lead.
Brandon Lam, right, congratulates Justin Greenway after he scored a run midway through the Mustangs pool play game versus North Port March 25.
Brandon Lam, right, congratulates Justin Greenway after he scored a run midway through the Mustangs pool play game versus North Port March 25.
Sophomore Cameron Pearcey had two hits and scored a pair of runs in the Mustangs 15-8 victory over Dade Christian March 26.
Sophomore Cameron Pearcey had two hits and scored a pair of runs in the Mustangs 15-8 victory over Dade Christian March 26.

 

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