The Cicero Rattlers were handed the toughest schedule at the NY State Travel Ball Championships over the weekend.
After a close 3 innings, Fulton Fury 14u edged out the win in game one with a final score of 8-4. Pitchers for Cicero were Lucas Thelen, Nicholas Capece and Connor Pearce.
Cicero faced Team PAC in game 2 two hours later. The Rattlers were unable to overcome a strong offensive start by Team PAC and dropped to 0-2 on the day. Pitchers included Alex Smith and Connor Pearce.
Cicero went on to face the eventual winner of the tournament, AE Elite, as a close game got away from Cicero in the 5th inning. Pitchers included Lucas Thelen, Nicholas Capece and Connor Pearce.
Fulton Fury, Team PAC and AE Elite were 3 of the final 4 teams in the playoffs.
Tournament MVP for the Rattlers was Lucas Thelen, who toed the rubber and notched hits and scored runs while hampered by a hurt ankle.
Team Quote for the Tournament: “Success is dependent upon effort.”
This was the second tournament of the summer for the Cicero Rattlers at the 14u level.
The next tournament for Cicero is the Cooperstown Backyard Classic Tournament, where they will be competing at the 13u level.
Roster for this tourney:
1 Luke Thelen
2 Ethan Matthews
3 Daniel Capp
4 Chase Mearon
5 Nicholas Capece
6 Connor Pearce
7 Michael Mooney
8 Sean Bombard
9 Jack Clary
10 Alex Smith
11 Jack DeVinney