12U Navy and 12U Gold with their pregame introductions courtesy of Mr. Shaw

Inning number 2 was the only inning that saw no scoring thanks to solid pitching from Dante and Chase and some solid defense. The Gold flashed some leather up the middle with a 6-4-3 double play with Brody and Jayden making slick turns in the middle (video).

Brody and Jayden with the fancy double play up the middle in the 2nd inning

In the bottom of the 2nd, Zac had a key throwdown (video) to 2nd base to catch the runner from stealing to stop any idea of a rally.

Zac with the throw from home to get the runner out at 2nd

The Navy was able to scrape together another run in the top of the 3rd inning with Liam giving them a 5-0 lead by scoring on a wild pitch. In the bottom of the 3rd inning with the Gold needing a bit hit to get back into the game, Brady came up with the bases loaded and smashed a grand slam deep into the night (video) to put the Gold right back into the game. So, after 3 innings, it was 5-4 Navy.

Brady with the grand slam in the 3rd inning to pull the game to 5-4

The Gold got a scoreless frame in the top of the fifth with Weston retiring the side in order and setting them up for a chance in the bottom of the 5th. The Gold got their first two men on, but Noah retired the next two hitters leaving it up to Dante. With 2 outs and Brady and Brody on second and third, Dante drove a 2 strike pitch (video) into the left-center gap to plate both Dawgs and tie the game at 6, which is how the score ended.

Dante with the clutch hit to tie the game with a 2 run single in the gap with 2 outs in the bottom of the last inning

What a great way to end the fall season for both teams. We’ll see you back on the diamond in 2021! Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!

The first fundraiser of 2021 will be a square pool for the NCAA National Semifinal Rose Bowl Game. This is the same site we used last year and had great success with the NCAA National Championship Game and the Superbowl. 

This year, we decided to add in one of the NCAA College Football Playoff Semifinal games to mitigate the possibility that we can not run a March Madness pool (like we lost out on last year).

Each square will cost $20 and we will apply the total funds 60% to the Dawgs and 40% to prize money.  The prize money for each pool will be $800 total with $200 for each quarter ($150 for a forward winner and $50 for the backward winner). 

The remaining $1,200 per pool will go the Dawgs less the cost of the web site to operate the pools.  We will advise on totals at the end of the pools and discuss the best way to apply the proceeds (whether it be towards world series costs, new team uniforms, etc.). 

Last year, we were able to complete 6 total pools for the NCAA championship game and the Superbowl with 2 teams, now with 8, we will be hopeful of completing at least a few more.  These pools represent not only a fun way to be involved in the games, but also a way to help fundraising for the Dawgs. 

*** Important Instructions ***

1. Click on the squares link below to do your square(s). Each square is $20.
2. Add up how many square(s) you have and multiply by $20. Choose your method of donation and input the appropriate dollar amount.

Square Pool:
Pool 3 (Sugar Bowl): https://www.superbowlsquares.org/TXDawgs2021-3 (filled)
Pool 2 (Rose Bowl): https://www.superbowlsquares.org/TXDawgs2021-2 (filled)
Pool 1 (Rose Bowl): https://www.superbowlsquares.org/TXDawgs2021 (filled)

How to Donate

• Paypal: PayPal.Me/txdawgs or txdawgsbaseball@gmail.com (Please pay between friends if you use Paypal - the fees are expensive and add up)
• Venmo: The Venmo account is @Rob-Kerrigan, you will see the picture of the Dawg on the Texas Flag (the last 4 digits of my phone number are 4673 for those using Venmo and being asked for confirmation of identity).

Thanks in advance for supporting the Dawgs and remember these games (Rose Bowl, National Championship and Superbowl square pools) will be a meaningful piece to off-setting costs of spring and World Series trips. 
Lets see how many we can finish!!!

The Dawgs want to commend the hospitality of the entire Skeeters staff that made the experience truly unforgettable for the entire team. Thank you to Chad for arranging the event and Sherine for providing the photography.

During our preseason workouts and our in-season competition, the Dawgs organization is always looking to acknowledge our players for acting or playing in a way that embodies our mission and core values.

One of the ways that we award our players for “Embracing the Standard” and exemplifying our vision for the development of outstanding players and young men is through our “Dawg of the Week” belt award. This award is intended to be awarded each week the team has tournaments and a regular basis through off-season activities.

The “Dawg of the Week” award is voted on by our coaches and our staff after consideration of the most recent tournament or off-season period.

To win the award, the player must “Embrace the Standard” by exhibiting the traits and values that are core to the Dawgs organization, including leadership, accountability, excellence determination and a winning attitude.

Overall, Jackson delivered at the plate with 2 hits, drove in 2 runs and scored 2 more while also delivering on the mound with 2 very strong innings without allowing any runs, hits or walks.    For Jackson, his strong weekend was a continuation of his outstanding play from the weekend prior.

Jackson throws a strong 2 innings to pave the way for a Dawgs 15-1 victory on June 13 at Lindsay/Lyons Park

No players started heating up more than Weston, who used the  Father’s Day weekend  to start wreaking havoc on opponents at the plate. For the weekend, Weston went 3 for 4 for with 2 walks generating 2 extra-base hits , including a ground rule double to go with 4 RBI’s and 3 runs scored.

Weston smashes a ground rule double for the Dawgs on Father's Day to help keep the Dawgs comeback alive on June 21 at KNLL

For the weekend, Brody was awarded the “Dawgs of the Week” belt as he fought off a tough time the previous weekend to bounce back in a big way in the filed and at the plate. Brody’s great defense led to two signature defensive plays in a tightly contested semi-final game.

In that game,  Brody made a great play at 2B with the infield in to get off a quick throw to gun down the tying run at home to preserve the Dawgs lead and then turning  an athletic double play in the last inning  to seal the win.

Brody’s glove wasn’t the only thing on display, as he went 5 for 10 on the weekend while smashing a double in the championship game. The Dawgs wound up losing a tight game in the finals, but again learned some lessons which would let bounce back to beat the same team a few weeks later to capture a championship in their last tournament of the spring/summer season.

Brody comes up clutch all game at 2B for the Dawgs to propel them into the Championship on June 28 at Doss Park

Luke with a clutch full count bases loaded single that plated 2 Dawgs to take the lead on a June 18 game at Scrap Yard Sports

During our preseason workouts and our in-season competition, the Dawgs organization is always looking to acknowledge our players for acting or playing in a way that embodies our mission and core values.

One of the ways that we award our players for “Embracing the Standard” and exemplifying our vision for the development of outstanding players and young men is through our “Dawg of the Week” belt award. This award is intended to be awarded each week the team has tournaments and a regular basis through off-season activities.

The “Dawg of the Week” award is voted on by our coaches and our staff after consideration of the most recent tournament or off-season period.

To win the award, the player must “Embrace the Standard” by exhibiting the traits and values that are core to the Dawgs organization, including leadership, accountability, excellence determination and a winning attitude.

Braden has taken huge strides to improve at third base this season as well as working behind the plate as a catcher and developing into one of the team's main pitchers with multiple solid outings on the mound.

According to his head coach Tyler Josefsen, it is a privilege to coach an athlete like Braden and even opposing team's coaches take notice and respect his game.

Braden takes his talents to Louisiana on June 6th where he smashes the first home run of his career