[PHS95]

I watched this game and it was, in fact, a travesty. What I personally had a problem with was the fact that both teams were showing emotion, slinging helmets and tossing bats in disappointment, but they chose to throw out one on a team that only had nine to begin with, aftern NO WARNING to anyone! Additionally, the umpires told the Belfry coaches to shut their fans up when all we were doing was questioning whether a balk should have been called.

Overall, this tournament was poorly run. The tournament director, when asked to appeal a decision is obligated to do so on behalf of the kids. Why did he not call Williamsport when he was asked? Why did he feel the need to lie to the coaches and players? Why is Richmond still in this tourney without the appropriate paperwork?