Nick Harshman prepares to pitch during this year's Mavericks Baseball Fourth of July Tournament at Pacesetter Park in Sylvania. Harshman's team, the 10-year-old group, lost their 11 a.m. game.
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Austin Batey, center, puts on his gloves before heading out to bat during this year's Mavericks Baseball Fourth of July Tournament.
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Dominic Castaldi, center right, talks with coach Tony Castaldi, right, as his teammates get ready to bat.
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Sophia Harshman, 4, center, takes a break from watching her brother play baseball. Harshman has three brothers who played on different teams within the tournament.
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Will Street, left, reaches for the ball as his opponent slides into second base.
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Will Schroeder, center, watches his teammates play from the dugout.
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Brendon Sharp, center left, reaches for the ball as an opponent dives for second base.
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Coach Kevin Danzeisen talks with one of his players in between innings.
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Bradydon Lichtenberg takes a swing. Lichtenberg's team, the 10-year-old group, lost their 11 a.m. game.
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Logan Danzeisen keeps his eye on a high pitch.
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Stephanie Rogenski of Sylvania, center, jokes with another parent in between innings of the 11 year-old game.
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Braydon Lichtenberg, center left, congratulates his teammate, Jack Woodall, center right, after he scored in sudden death overtime.
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Cameron Donahue, right, pitches against the Lake Erie travel team from Akron.
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