When Loron Sharp stepped to the plate in the bottom of the fifth and final inning, he had the game in his hands. The bases were loaded with two outs, tie game at 3-3. Down by two strikes, Sharp hit a game-winning single that drove in two runs for the Blue Jays.
Carson and Carter Nukapiak hold up their trophies from the tournament. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photo
When Loron Sharp stepped to the plate in the bottom of the fifth and final inning, he had the game in his hands. The bases were loaded with two outs, tie game at 3-3. Down by two strikes, Sharp hit a game-winning single that drove in two runs for the Blue Jays.
That was the end of the peewee baseball championship in Rankin Inlet Sunday, July 30. It was the second year the hamlet has hosted a baseball program culminating in a tournament.
“The baseball just keeps getting better and better,” remarked recreation director David Clark in closing words.
Four teams competed in the three-day tournament.
Cael Karetak runs past home plate. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photoRecreation director David Clark, left, awards the top male trophy of the tournament to Leo Gee. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photoLoron Sharp makes contact with a pitch. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photoMarvin Kriqtaliiluk tosses a bat. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photoKevin Sanertanut speeds from second to third base. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photoTaina Kubluitok stops for a photo with sons Yvon Kubluitok and Jesse Ashoona. Stewart Burnett/NNSL photo
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