Monday, May 31, 2010

Lightning Win Shootout, Qualify for World Tournament


The Lightning went 5-0 this weekend to win the Bay City Riverfront Shootout and earn a spot in the ISC World Tournament that will be held August 13-21 in Midland.  The Lightning defeated Jack Daniels (8-3), Etobicoke Royals (8-0), Munger (4-0), ISC #43 ranked Shaw Chiropractic (8-1) and ISC #17 ranked Ashland StockPack (9-2) in the final.  This is the 2nd year in a row that the Lightning have won the Riverfront Shootout.  

Adam Saylor was named the Most Valuable Player after going 11 for 18 at the plate with 5 triples and 7 RBI.  Sean Kelly was named the Most Valuable Pitcher with a 5-0 record, 27 innings pitched, 4 earned runs, 13 hits allowed and 51 strikeouts.