CLCF 9s Win Cal Ripken Tourney Opener

CLCF's 9-year-old Cal Ripken baseball team is one step closer to being champs.

They beat a strong West Warwick team at Ricci Field last night, 6-5, with Dante DuRuosi and Jason Patalano combining strong pitching efforts for the win.

Alex Marot hit a clutch 2-run double and Jake San Antonio helped secure the win with a key defensive play to end a bases loaded situation, said Steve Richard, head of CLCF.

The 9s continue their pursuit of the state title on Sunday at 2 p.m. against Darlington.

Richard also noted:

CLCF Baseball's 12-year-old team, which won the RI Cal Ripken Championship, is representing the State in the NE Cal Ripken Regionals at Burlington, Mass.  

CLCF beat Maine 3-1 in the opener. Our 11-year-old team began play in the RI Cal Ripken Championship at Riverpoint Park (West Warwick) with a 25-3 win over Apponaug.  The 11s resume play on Monday night at 7 p.m.