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Wellswood fares well in series

By ERNEST HOOPER Times Staff Writer
Published September 14, 2007

The Wellswood All-Stars drew talent from around the county, including Seffner's Ty Cherry, to make a successful run to the Cal Ripken World Series.

After winning state and regional titles, the team battled 16 national and international teams at the World Series on Aug. 11-18. The tournament is named for and operated by the baseball Hall of Famer who played for the Baltimore Orioles.

Wellswood reached the U.S. World Championships by winning four of five games in pool play. It avenged its only loss with a 2-0 win over Lexington, Ky.

Cherry combined with Shane Jeffcoat for the shutout and also drove in one of the team's two runs. Christian Arroyo led the team in hitting with a .350 average. Jeffcoat, Andres Leal and Daniel Portales also hit over .300 for Wellswood.

Mexico beat the Tampa team 7-0 in the international championship game, with Cherry striking out six in four innings in a losing effort.

The Wellswood Under 12 Cal Ripken Team: Christian Arroyo, SS; Rick Caldevilla, 1B; Bryant Camereno, OF; Ty Cherry, P; Brandon Hawkins, OF; Shane Jeffcoat, P; Andres Leal, OF; Paul Russo, P; Vince Miniet, C; Kevin O'Brien, C; Michael Olivera, 2B; Daniel Portales, OF; Ryan Ward, OF. Manager: Vince Miniet. Coaches: Edwin Leal, Robert Portales.

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