Thursday, August 6th, 2009
- 72 Teams are playing this year, shattering the previous record of 60 set in 2008. 36 teams will make the playoffs, with the bottom 8 seeds playing their way into the field of 32. The winning team earns a $400 cash prize, as well as a trophy and a place on the tournament plaque of legends. The fame and endorsement deals that come with being a tournament champion will probably be worth several million dollars as well.
- Piccadilly Pub will be the after party spot this year. It is located on Route 140 on the Mansfield/Foxboro line. There is a ton of space and they have been very accommodating. There will be $1.95 Bud lights and they promised not to run out of anything. We told them to expect around 100 people, so they’ll be ready for us.
- Speed Limit increase – The training wheels are off this year. In division play the speed limit will be increased to 45 MPH. In the playoffs, there is no speed limit- so fire away and manage your pitching staff accordingly.
- Home Run Derby – The home run derby will be running from 11am through the start of the championship game. Entry is $5, and you can enter as many times as you want. You choose your own pitcher and get 10 outs. Any swing that’s not a home run is an out. The winner receives a prize, a shiny trophy, and will be immortalized on the tournament plaque.
- Winter Mini Tournament- We are in final negotiations to secure an indoor location for our first invitation only winter mini-tourney. To qualify your team must have gone deep into at least one of our 5 tournaments (this year included). More details will follow Saturday’s tournament.
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