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Here’s our TFP for Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023:
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FISHER, RAMSEY FORM MOJO SUPER TEAM
PGF and Alliance Nationals were held the past two weeks and teams across the country are already busy forming their new teams for the 2023-34 season. Josh Fisher and Ramsey Harkness, who have been friends and coached together since 2020, have come together to form a new 18U club called Tennessee Mojo-Ramsey/Fisher that features a lot of top payer from around the country.
2025 C June McCune, who has played for the Lady Dukes and Virginia Unity organizations, joined Tennessee Mojo-Ramsey/Fisher.
“I am so so excited!” McCune said. “I loved my time on the Dukes, but it felt like the right time to move forward and see what else the future holds. This amazing opportunity came unexpectedly and it felt right! I’m thrilled to play on a team with a bunch of ballers. At the end of the day, I just wanna play softball and I’m ready to work hard for this team and with this team.”
Fisher recently announced the roster and said he could probably add a couple of more players. …
***Coach Joey Palmer said Mojo 2027-Palmer is combining with Hotshots National 09 to build a “super team.” More to come …
***2029 CF Devaeh Crawford had a fine season with Power Surge 12U. She batted .462 with 103 hits, six HRs, 100 runs and 54 RBIs. …
Devaeh Crawford c/o 2029 12u Highlights https://t.co/VIMoPsBkzY @Los_Stuff @ExtraInningSB @LindaGarza02 @CoachMJKnighten @_TimWalton @CoachTarr @lauraberg44 @LLefty18 @Coach_Inouye @MelyssaLombardi @Trisha_Ford @caitlinlowe @djgasso @UGACoachTony @TexasCoachWhite @CoachStrinz
— Devaeh Crawford (@Se7enSzn) August 7, 2023
***2027 RHP/1B Lucy George (6-foot-1), who previously played for the Indiana Gators, joined Beverly Bandits Premier-Hardin/Chow.
“I am super excited to be joining them for this next season,” George said. “I used to play for the Indiana Gators and I was really looking for a team to push me to the next level. I know that I will be playing against the best. (Bandits coach) Kyle Hardin had a need for another pitcher to join his talented team. I have always liked being on a team with other strong pitchers because it always pushes me to work hard.
“I enjoy softball more when I am put in stressful pitching situations against tough teams because I know it’s making me a better pitcher. The Beverly Bandits (are) a top-level program that plays the best teams. When you face another team you know you are getting their best and that’s exactly the situation I want to be in.” …
Such an amazing opportunity to play with @14u_Bandits at the PGF nationals in California. I pitched 19.2 innings only giving up 1 ER for an ERA of .356 for the week. @KarenWeekly @_TimWalton @UACoachMurphy @BUsoftballcoach @LegacyLegendsS1 @Los_Stuff @scan1ansports @ConroyBandit pic.twitter.com/7yfnRs8FHb
— Lucy George (@LucyGeorge34) August 5, 2023
***2026 UT Genevieve “Gigi” Payne, who previously played for Virginia Glory-Long, joined Top Gun National STL 16U. …
So excited to play at the national level w/ @topgunfastpitch! Can’t wait to hit the dirt this fall with my new coaches @HausofGirls @DrRandiDavis and teammates @TopGun08STL! 🫶💪
Thank you @BTurner_75 for this opportunity. I’m ready to get to work! ❤️🔥 pic.twitter.com/dn7jXYpT67
— Geneviève “Gigi” Payne 2026 (@GigiPayne2026) August 4, 2023
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SIGNING/COMMITMENT ALERTS
Madison Wendel, 2024, P/IF, Ohio Outlaws/Coldwater High, OH, Central Michigan
Said Wendel: “The major reason I chose Central Michigan was because of its beautiful campus and the coaches are a tremendous bonus! CMU’s facilities are really nice! Also, my family will be able to watch more of my games, since it will be closer to home!”
Due to some changes this summer, I decided to open up my recruitment process. With that being said, I’ve decided to continue my academic and athletic career at Central Michigan!Thank you @McCallSalmon @BrittiniK24 and @saradriesenga10 for the amazing opportunity! Fire up Chips!🔥 pic.twitter.com/nrEQTqLnN4
— Madison Wendel 2024 (@madison60785046) July 26, 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 …
Miles and Gwen 🥺❤️🕸️
I love this scene!#GwenStacy #AcrossTheSpiderVerse #Spiderman #MilesMorales #SpiderVerse #SpiderManAcrossTheSpiderVerse pic.twitter.com/Rm7fjz3Uh2— Jannsy | 🕸️ (@Jannsy_) August 8, 2023
— Carlos Arias, Dugout Chatter (Follow Carlos on Twitter @Los_Stuff and Thread @los_stuff)
