DeKalb Hogs Off To Hot Start
May 23, 2013
DeKalb, IL
The DeKalb Hustle Hogs are off to a great start as they build towards the ISC WT in Moline, Illinois in mid-August.
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The Hogs are now 9-2 on the young season. Â Both losses came while the team led entering the 7th inning (#22 ISC ranked Aurora 3-2 and Rockford 12-11). Â The Hoggies won the Chatsworth invitational in April.
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Brian Tobin, Blain Nicholson and Todd Lubkeman are all throwing very well and the mix of young players with veterans have propelled this team to a fast start.
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The team will be tested next week when they take on Aurora who is currently ranked #22 in the world before heading to Kimberly, WI. for the Grafmeir tournament. Â The eventh will feature a few ISC level teams/players.
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The teams has been assisted by Tom Crouch and Mike Drew who are both with other squads for ISC play. Â The ISC the roster is below:
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P Todd Lubkeman
P Blain Nicholson
P/DH Brian Tobin
IF Chad Crutcher
IF/OF Brandon Elmer
IF Jay Armes
U Dylan Elmer
C Scott Beal
C/IF Brian Crouch
OF Matt Smith
OF Fred Cardella
OF Aaron Leahy
OF/C Kyle Pittman
OF Jon Colvin
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