Muckdogs finish runner-up at Myrtle Beach

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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – The 12-under Muskingum County Muckdogs showed up on a big stage, finishing second at The Youth Baseball Nationals.

The Muckdogs enjoyed a sizzling hot start in pool play, outscoring opponents 53-19 and posting a 4-1 record. Following an off day on Tuesday, Muskingum County reeled off back-to-back wins over teams from Georgia and North Carolina to advance to the semifinals. The Muckdogs then upset the defending champions from Rhode Island, 5-0, to punch a ticket to the championship. 

Muskingum County dropped a tough decision in the title game to Warriors Baseball, 6-4, but not before making their mark on a national stage.

"We represented small town America," coach Todd Whiteman said. "So proud of them. Not bad for Muskingum County."

 

YOUTH BASEBALL NATIONALS

POOL RESULTS

West Covina Dukes (West Covina, CA) 3
Muckdogs 7

Muckdogs 15
Northeast Vipers (Nazareth, PA) 3

Northern Stars (Monticello, IN) 7
Muckdogs 2

Western Mass Rebels (Springfield, MA) 5
Muckdogs 17

Muckdogs 12
Kentucky Kids (Crestview Hills, KY) 1

ROUND OF 16

Muckdogs 8
Sharon Springs Silver Spartans (Cumming, GA) 0

QUARTERFINALS

Muckdogs 2
Belmont Bombers (Belmont, NC) 1

SEMIFINALS

RI Bombers (North Providence, RI) 0
Muckdogs 5

CHAMPIONSHIP

Muckdogs 4
Warriors Baseball (Fayetteville, NC) 6 

 

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