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Here’s our TFP for Monday, June 12, 2023:
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BOLTS-BRASHEARS WINS PGF SUPER SELECT 12U CHAMPIONSHIP
Birmingham Thunderbolts Premier 2028-Brashears outlasted 56 teams from 20-plus states, beating Texas Bombers 2K10-Zuniga, 7-0, in the finals to claim the PGF Super Select 12U Championship on Sunday, June 4, at Ridley Sports Complex in Columbia, TN.
While all the Birmingham Thunderbolt pitchers performed at a high level, the contribution of a perfect game in the championship game by 2028 P Kenzie Jackson and 2028 P Elyn Simpkins capped the weekend in Tennessee.
The Thunderbolts, who outscored their opponents, 49-10, were led offensively by 2028 SS Macie Brashears (.692 AVG, 9 RBIs) and 2028 OF Briley “BooBoo” Bright (.500 AVG) over the nine-game stretch.
Bolts-Brashears defeated Arkansas Flex 2010, 2-0, Beverly Bandits Premier 2010-Binkley/Glass, 4-0, Beverly Bandits Premier 2010-Mrozek, 6-5, Tulsa Shootout 2010, 3-0, Corona Angels 2010, 6-1, Texas Bombers 2K19-Zuniga, 8-2, and Texas Bombers 2K10-Zuniga, 7-0, in bracket play.
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NEWS & NOTES
PGF Show Me The Money is Thursday-Sunday in Gainesville/Newberry, FL. Follow the tournament online HERE.
PGF SHOW ME THE MONEY!!!
Bracket games will be updated on tourney machine as the day goes on!
We cannot wait to see everyone and are grateful for another summer!! #EveryBitEarned pic.twitter.com/ktIk9HTxyI— D1VISION Softball (@d1vision_sb) June 9, 2023
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HSOTD
Today’s Hype Song of the Day is …
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BTITW
Today’s Best Thing in The World is …
𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐄-𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐄 🏆🏆🏆
(1) @OU_Softball becomes the first team in over three decades to win three consecutive National Championships by defeating (3) Florida State, 3-1.#WCWS pic.twitter.com/mFkmXXlb92
— NCAA Softball (@NCAASoftball) June 9, 2023
— Carlos Arias, Dugout Chatter (Follow Carlos on Twitter @Los_Stuff)
