Bandits Update

So here we are at the end of the week in East Cobb, and boy has it been an up and down week.  As you know, we won our first game Tuesday against the ABC D-Backs from Texas, 8-0.  Wednesday, we played at Sprayberry High School against the All-American Prospect 17's out of Florida, losing 8-0.  LHP Jeff Courter (Archbishop Wood, 2011) threw the ball very well, but a few balls evaded our gloves on that day.  Such is baseball.  Thursday afternoon, we played the Northeast Lumberjacks, from Massachusetts, and prevailed 10-1. LHP Chris O'Brien (Malvern Prep, 2011, UNC Commit) and LHP Matt Hollenbeck (Hatboro-Horsham, 2011) were both missing bats all afternoon, while the lineup went to work on the opposing pitching staff.  Friday afternoon, we had the pleasure of playing at Pope Christian High School, home of the 2009 AAAAA State Champion Greyhounds.  LHP Sean Cosgriff (Germantown Academy, 2011) worked his way out of some early jams to keep the Bandidos ahead, 5-4.  RHP Mark Maksimow (Notre Dame, 2012) came in and carved up the Diamond Jacks Black squad, preserving the lead, and pitching his way to an 8-4 victory.  Today, we played an early game, with LHP Matt Hollenbeck and LHP Jeff Courter pitching on short rest and a ton of moxie.  Unfortunately, we took the loss against Longshots Baseball 11 from Massachusetts, and will play our final game of the tournament tomorrow.  RHP Ryan Filipowicz (Holy Ghost Prep, 2011) will take the mound for the final outing, with LHP Sean Cosgriff in relief.  To all the parents, friends, and family who have supported the Bandits throughout the season, we want to thank you for all the support.  Let's get a win tomorrow!