The Hogs went 5-1 over the weekend at the seventh annual Icebreaker tournament in DeKalb, Illinois. They walked away with a second place finish. The Hogs went 3-0 in first round action before winning two on Sunday to reach the final, including a thrilling 4-1 win over New Image. The Hogs would eventually lose a tough battle to Aurora 4-2 in the final. Â
Tom Crouch and Brandon Elmer were named Co-MVPs of the tournament and Todd Lubkeman and Dylan Elmer from the Hogs were also named to the all-tournament team.
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Championship
Aurora 4 Hogs 2
Ales jetmar looked in mid-season form. Scott Beal was 2-2. Tom Crouch homered. Aurora wins 4-2 for the final.
WP Jetmar LP Nicholson
T Crouch 1-3 HR
Beal 2-2 D RBI
Tobin 2-3
Smith 1-3
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2014 Hustle Hogs Icebreaker All Tournament Team
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*Ales Jetmar (Aurora)
Todd Lubkeman (Hogs)
Mike Morrero (Aurora)
Mike Armitage (Aurora)
Dave Schuett (Aurora)
Robert Reder (Aurora)
Dylan Elmer (Hogs)
**Brandon Elmer (Hogs)
**Tom Crouch (Hogs)
Charlie Bailley (New Image)
Dan Allstat (New Image)
Ryan Dalton (Earls)
Mike Feest (Earls)
Tyler Bielski (Hatteco)
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*MVP Pitcher
**MVP Players (Co)