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McFarland: Dream come true for Dawgs’ Thierman to play for Junior National Team

“Getting a call from Greg Hamilton at Baseball Canada is a pretty good reason to be late for class.

Already running behind, Taye Thierman was walking the halls at Foothills Composite High School in Okotoks about to walk into class when his phone started ringing.

Even with Alberta’s new cell phone policies in place, the Dawgs Academy product couldn’t help but look at the phone as he knew the Hamilton was making phone calls for the upcoming Junior National Team’s trip to the Dominican Fall Instructional League camp.”

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Verge: Evan James ready to represent Canada at MLB’s Pitch, Hit and Run Finals at Dodger Stadium

“Don’t underestimate the young rookie making his debut at Dodger Stadium this weekend, just because he has yet to hit his 13th birthday.

Evan James hits more doubles, triples and home runs than he does singles. And that’s not a guess, it’s a fact.

The smooth swing and good mechanics that lead to those extra-base hits have been observed first-hand by his coach with the London West Tincaps, Chris Devlin.”

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SandlotsMelissa Verge
St. Clair Saints repeat as OCAA champs

The St. Clair College Men's Baseball team were crowned provincial champions for the fourth consecutive year after a 4-2 win over host Lambton College Saturday afternoon at the OCAA Championships held at Errol Russell Park on Stan Slack Field in Sarnia.

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SandlotsCBN Staff
McFarland: Yeager prepares for next step in baseball journey

“Merek Yeager can’t help but laugh about his first experience in Toronto.

Invited to the 2023 Blue Jays Academy Canadian Futures Showcase, he checked into his hotel then tried to figure out how to get to Rogers Centre.

With all of the skyscrapers, traffic, train stations and tourist attractions in front of him, Yeager started zig-zagging through a 20-minute walk which felt more like an hour.

It didn’t take long for the young hurler to realize he was a long way from home.”

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