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Boise Capitals, Game Updates, Tournaments

State champs x 2

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It’s been an exciting 2016 American Legion season that has continued past the regular season, as the Boise Capitals are currently playing in the Northwest Regionals in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The team won their 2nd State Legion AA championship in as many years, with all-around team play by the players. Both Brad and Nolan contributed to the excitement, providing defensive plays and timely base hits,  including a 3-run walk-off home run by Nolan in the District tourney, and Brad hitting a walk-off double in the bottom of the 10th to score 2 base runners and send the team into the State championship game where they won to advance to the Regional tournament.

Boise Capitals, Game Updates, Tournaments, Uncategorized

Summer Classic…

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With the AA Legion season coming to a close, the Boise Capitals took a break and hosted the 2016 Summer Classic, an annual wood bat tournament. Teams from Southern Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington competed in this challenging 4-day tourney. Brad and Nolan continued to support the Caps with their offensive power and speedy coverage in the outfield.

Nolan waits for the pitch as Brad prepares to run.
The boys are getting ready for their next at-bat.
Brad drives the ball to score Nolan from third base.

 

Boise Capitals, Out-of-State Play, Tournaments

Summer Baseball

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On the heels of their freshman season with the TVCC Chukars, Brad and Nolan continue their play during this summer with the Boise Capitals AA American Legion baseball team. Their team recently traveled to Pullman, WA to compete in the 2016 Palouse Summer Series 19u in Pullman, WA. Both Brad and Nolan had a productive tournament, both at the plate and in the outfield.

Brad kept runners in check…
Nolan prepares to connect…
Brad awaits the pitch…
HR #2 for Nolan @ the tourney…

 

Boise Capitals, Tournaments

State & Regionals

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Last week’s American Legion AA State tournament held in Coeur d’Alene was filled with excitement for the Boise Capitals. The nail-biting action included a 2-run walk-off homer by Brad in the 9th inning that helped the Caps advance to the semi-final round, and 4-home runs during  the tournament in addition to other base hits by Nolan.

The week ended with the team coming out of the loser’s bracket and playing the first game of the final round against previously unbeaten Lewis-Clark and winning 8-4, that was followed by a winner-take-all second game 5-4 win for the championship. The Caps had built up an early 5-0 lead in the 2nd game and held off a late LC run and bases-loaded in the bottom of the 9th only to pop-up to 2nd base for the final out and a state championship victory for the Boise team. As state champions, the Caps play next in the Northwest Regionals in Cheyenne, Wyoming which includes teams from Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Montana and Wyoming.

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Nolan (l) and Brad (r) relax before the opening ceremonies at the State tournament.
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Brad hit a game-winning home run in the bottom of the 9th to lift the Boise Caps over the Timberline Gems
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Nolan scores a run against Lewis-Clark during the first game of the State championship round.
Camps, Out-of-State Play, Tournaments

Ready for Spring Season…and beyond

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With the start of the 2015 Spring Season just weeks away, Brad and Nolan have been busy with workouts at the hitting facility, regular visits to the gym, and recently, they also participated in a wood bat tourney in Arizona and attended a Boise-based hitting & defense camp. They are also looking ahead to college and playing at the next level, so expect to see action both on and off the field!

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Nolan (43) plans the next play with Brad (42) at the MLK Southwest Wood Bat Classic in Arizona.
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Brad looks to score during the MLK Southwest Wood Bat Classic.
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Nolan drives the ball at the Idaho Cubs 2015 Hitting & Defense camp.
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Brad prepares to catch a fly ball at the Idaho Cubs 2015 Hitting & Defense camp.

 

 

Boise Capitals, Tournaments

Summer Classic Hits & Web Gems

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The 100+ temperatures didn’t stifle Nolan and Brad on offense or on defense during the 4-day Summer Classic Wood Bat tournament. Both produced a number of solid hits, including a lead-off triple for Brad and a home-run for Nolan. They also came up with the defense when in mattered, including back-to-back web gems in the outfield in the final inning of the championship game to help lead the Boise Capitals to victory. A few tournament highlights are in the photos below and on this video link.

Next week: District tournament!!

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Nolan robs a base hit in the championship game while his brother looks on.
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Brad makes a diving catch in center field during the championship game.
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Nolan tracks down a deep fly ball for an out.
Boise Capitals, Out-of-State Play, Tournaments

Summer baseball continues in Spokane

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Following the 7-games played at the USA Baseball 17U West tournament in Arizona, Brad and Nolan are on the road again, this time to the north to take part in the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene American Legion Wood Bat. Their Boise Capitals team will play at the Al K Jackson field in Spokane; for a complete schedule and game updates, visit: http://www.spokanealb.com/index.asp.

Out-of-State Play, Tournaments

USA Baseball 17U West Update

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USA Baseball games are underway in Goodyear, Peoria and Glendale, Arizona. Brad & Nolan are playing for the Mountain West team, which features players from Idaho, Washington, Oregon and Utah. The team is 1-2 with two tough losses over the weekend, but looking ahead to games on Monday (11am, Reds 4 field) and Tuesday (time and location pending). Click on the link for a complete schedule of games.