The End

An extremely hard fought battle ended in a dissapointing season ending loss. The boys had an incredible week ending with an impressive 5-3 mark and making memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you for a great seasoon boys!

Rally Caps

Sam sports is rally cap as the Force need to score some runs in the sixth!

Cliffhanger

Going to the fifth and even though we are hitting the ball well we just can't get one across the plate. Trail 5-0 as the boys run in to bat!

Still fighting

Going to the fourth... still hanging tough but needing to score some runs. Down 4-0 now.

After 2

Its another nail biter... Force still trail 2-0.

Game On

Solid first inning but the Force find themselves on the short end of a 2-0 game.

Gane 8

Coming up next. Force vs. Indianapolis Mustangs (IN).

Force Win!

Kevin had to sharpen his pencil twice as the Force was on fire in today's tournament game. Final score Force 18, White Marsh (MD)... the name of the game now is survive and advance.

Go Blaze... uhhh, I mean Force

Lynne sports the team colors during our rain delay... the sign helps her remember it's not quite football season yet :-)

Looking Good

Fans look on as the Force explode for a 14-1 lead in the third... congrats to Drew and Austin for launching rockets over the fence. We are still in the third with 1 out in a rain delay.

2nd Inning

End of 2 and Robert's smiling because the Force hold a 3-1 lead.

1st inning

Dabney goes yard to spot the Force a 2-0 lead. Nathan is here warming up the left fielder in between innings.

Game 7

Drew looks on as Cody winds up to start game 7 vs, White Marsh Warriors from Maryland!

The Beginning of Baseball

Several of the boys and coaches enjoy the nostalgia of being in the home of baseball at Abner Doubleday field.

Doubleday Field

Enjoying a down moment before the games this afternoon. The boys are soaking up what it might be like to play on Doubleday field.

Tough One

A valiant effort and week of great baseball. Tough one tonight as we close out the week 4-2.

Not giving up

Still a tall hill to climb but the boys aren't giving up yet... going to bottom of 3... let's score some runs!

Tough one going

The Force is battling hard but find themselves trailing 12-3 in the third. Time to mount a comeback.

Game Six

We draw to an end our pool play as the evening settles in over the beautiful countryside in Cooperstown. Force vs. Midland New Jersey coming up next.

Explanation

I am cracking up at all the calls we have received about what happened. Here it is. The runner coming home from third slid in and was technically safe. However, there is a rule in Cooperstown that does not allow head first slides into home. Unfortunately, the kid from the RiverDawgs did slide in head first and was called for the third out ending the game. Awful for the kid and hate that a game played that well ended on such a bizzarre note. But, we will take the win and the 4-1 record.

FORCE WIN

Wow... Paul was definitely still ready as he caught out 2 and gunned the ball home where the third out was recorded at home. Force go 4-1 now and have one game remaining!

5th Inning

Paul stands ready for another fly ball after already having made two nice catches. Going to 6th still up 3-2:

4th Inning

Still aa nail biter. Hudson threw 3 solid and handed off to Dabney. Force still lead 3-2.

3rd Inning

Locked up in a tight one with the boys from Cincinnati... still 3-2.

Bottom of 2

Dabney rips a solo shot and Hudson drives in two with a single too left. Force lead 3-2.

Game 5

Coming up in 15 minutes... May the FORCE be with you!

The Force Report

We are still having an amazing time watching our boys play so well in the Cooperstown National Tournament. Some great ball is being played and a lot of unforgettable memories are being made both on and off the field. The boys record sits at 3-1 and we are currently ranked 36th out of 104 teams. The Force will be looking to close out pool play games strong tomorrow in search of the best seed possible for elimination play beginning on Wednesday.

Force on Cooperstown TV again on Tuesday

For the second game of the tournament you can keep up with your favorite team from Tennessee on Cooperstown television. The Force take on the Cincinnati RiverDawgs tomorrow at 1:45 pm. Click the link below to tune in.

Note: If you hear really loud screaming during the webcast and you think you have a good idea who it is... you're probably right... it's our secret weapon :-)

Click Here for Cooperstown TV

Not just baseball!

A lot of fun going on up here playing baseball but we are taking time to eat some really good food too! John, Austin, Hudson, Drew and several of the rest of us enjoyed a great dinner at New York Pizza just off the square in Cooperstown. GREAT food!

Force win, Move to 3-1

Great game and the Force move to 3-1. Nathan pitched an awesome complete game and the defense backed him up beautifully. Special high five to Hudson for a diving stop and throw from the ground to record the final out of the game.

One more day of pool play to go. Let's go Force!

Small Ball

The Force dug in for a little small ball and manufactured a few runs to take a 6-1 lead going to the fifth. John is seen here readying for his at bat. Keep it up Force!

Rolling along

Going to the fourth with a 3-1 lead. Austin and Robert are fired up and ready to go!

Second inning

Force jump out to 2-1 lead. Nathan is looking strong on the mound.

Game 4

Force are locked up in a battle with the Lemont Indians for Illinois... we are tied 1-1 in the second.

Game Four Coming Up LIVE on Cooperstown TV

Game four is coming up at 4:30 (e.s.t) and is available live on Cooperstown TV. The Force look to improve to 3-1 against the Lemont Indians (Illinois). To watch you will have to register with an email address but there is no charge. Have fun watching and GO FORCE!

Cooperstown TV

Sorry... scored 8 but fell just short of an amazing comeback win... final 14-12.

Wow! The Force would not go quietly scoring 8 in the last inning cu

tough inning as the cedar creek colorado boys play long ball to take a 14-4 lead.

Tough inning as the Colorado boys light up the scoreboard with the long ball... 9-3 going to the fourth

After 2 we are all tied up at 3... Force coming up in top of 3.

Game time! After one complete inning the Force hold a 3-2 lead. HR's by both teams account for all the scoring. 3 run shot for Dabney.

Game Day: Force Take First Two

After much anticipation, the Force got down to business on the field today in Cooperstown. Game one featured a see-saw battle between the boys from Brentwood and their opponent Somers Red Americans from New York. Cody took the hill and did a great job of keeping the American hitters off balance. Austin, Hudson and Dabney all pitched as well, with Dabney picking up the win in relief. Dabney helped himself out at the plate as he calmly stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the sixth in a tie game with the bases loaded. After being given the green light with a 3-0 count, Dabney crushed a towering shot over the center field fence for a dramatic walk-off grand slam game winning home run! What a start!

Game two featured an explosive offensive firestorm from the Force bats as they jumped on the Maryland Predators early eventually building a 14-0 lead. Cody led the fireworks with 2 HR's. Dabney got the start and pitched 4 strong innings keeping the Predator batters frustrated. The Force defense brought their A-game and dazzled throughout the game.

Things did tighten up a bit late as the Preds bats heated up for a six-run fifth. Nathan and Daniel (Dhop) pitched in relief and shut down the comeback sealing the second win of the day 14-6.

FORCE WIN!!!! Final 14-6!!! Dhop pitches the final inning to pick up the save!!!! Great first day!!!! 2-0!!!!!

Fireworks abound tonight. Cody hits his second HR of the night but the Preds put 6 up. 14-6 now. 3 outs for the w.

After 4... the Force still look strong and hold an 8-0 lead.

Moving to the top of the 4th... Force still hold a 4-0 lead.

Second inning both teams go quietly. Score after 2, still Force 3, Preds 0.

Bottom of 1 Dabny strikes out the side stranding 2. After one full, Force 3, Predators 0.

Great first inning for the Force as they put 3 up including a towering homerun by Cody! Going to bottom of 1 now.

Game time for game 2! Force (not the blaze, inside joke) vs. Maryland Predators!

FORCE WIN!!!!! Walk off Grand Slam from Dabny! Final score Force 12, New York 8.

A nail biter keeps on chugging along... NY scores 3 in the top of the 6th to tie it up. Force coming to bat and needs one for a walk-off win! Let's go Force!

Bottom of 5 and Austin sets the NY team down. Cody pitched a great first 3 innings. We are up to bat and will need 3 more outs to seal a win.

Force bats come to life again in the fourth with four big runs to take a 8-5 lead going to the fifth!

Play of the day so far.. john guns it to nathan at 3rd as runner tried to steal. Nathan caught the ball and flipped the runner for the final out of the inning.

End of 3 and the and the Force score again to cut the lead to 1... top of 4... NY 5, Force 4

Day Two: Skills, Barbecue and a trip to the ER

Day two in Cooperstown was another great day for the Force Nation as the boys enjoyed their final day of preparation prior to beginning tournament play. Opening ceremonies and skills competitions ruled the evening as all of our boys performed well. A special nod to goes to John who, sporting his brand new kicks, blazed his way around the bases in an amazing 13.22 seconds. Unfortunately John missed out on participating in the finals by a heartbreaking .03 seconds.

The day was also filled with a variety of non baseball excitement highlighted by the boys chowing down at the big barbecue lunch, more pin trading and an unexpected trip to the Emergency Room for our very own (and thankfully hard headed) Robert. Fortunately the doc has green lighted Robert to take the field in tomorrow's action despite the bump on his noggin from a baseball bat.

First pitch for game one is set at 11:00 am E.S.T against the Somers Red Storm Americans from New York. Game two features a showdown with the Maryland Predators at 7:00 pm E.S.T.

Check back tomorrow for in-game updates and may THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!

The Fields of Cooperstown

This is just one of more than 20 fields ready to host 104 teams from across the nation this week in Cooperstown, New York.

The Force take the field tomorrow against teams from New York and Maryland. The following days feature showdowns with teams from Colorado, Illinois, New Jersey and Ohio.

Cooperstown Day One

A big sigh of relief as we have all nestled into the hills of Cooperstown in upstate New York to begin our week of baseball at the Dream's Park. The boys (and a few brave coaches) have also settled into their bunk houses and spent most of their evening indulging in the time honored tradition of pin trading.

Tomorrow's features include the opening ceremonies and skills competitions. Check back for frequent updates and may the FORCE be with you!

The Force has landed! (Most of us anyway) Two flights of half awake parents and really excited kids... plus two great shout outs to the team by each pilot!

A Little Baseball Fun

A Year of Great Memories

The boys have done an amazing job this year of working together to achieve success both on and off the baseball field. And in addition to adding several pieces of hard earned hardware to the shelf the boys have, more importantly, added new friends and memories that will last a lifetime. Thanks to all the boys, coaches, parents and siblings that make up the Brentwood Force Nation and for your contributions in making this a great season!

(Note: a special thanks to Red Robin for serving as our lunch and dinner host many times this season!)

One week and counting...

In seven days our families will set out on the trip of a lifetime. Memories that will last a lifetime. Check back here each day for in-game updates and stories from the road. May the FORCE be with you - even from the road!