Don’t Forget Gratitude in Baseball by Valerie J. Calderon

The Pacesetter 14s continue to play strong baseball. The team placed 2^nd place in the Battle of the Borders tournament held in Council Bluffs, IA April 21 and 22. The Pacesetters registered wins against their first three opponents—Rams Baseball Club, Elite Baseball, and the Iowa Sticks. The final game was competitive defensively with the Cedar Rapids Cougar Gold squeaking out the 3-2 win over the Pacesetters. The tournament takes the 14s to an overall 11 and 1 record.

Coach Pat notes, “We are playing sharp defense and doing just fine at the plate. We’ll continue to get stronger on the mound. The boys are ready to go this weekend.”

The 14s travel this weekend to Lees Summit, MO to compete in the 5^th Annual Legacy Park World Qualifier. With no mid-week games, pitchers will be well-rested and ready to play.

For the Players

Pacesetters, don’t forget to take time to love the game. Play with passion and competitiveness. Want to win. But never forget how much you love to play because playing this game at a high level is a privilege that few kids get the opportunity to experience.