SEMINOLE VS. NORTH PALM BEACH, LIVE
We’re about 20-25 minutes from game time and the field is shaping up quite nicely. Kudos to the Parks and Recreation department here at Canopy Oaks. To follow along with live updates, click on the comments link below. Tonight’s matchup should be a great one. Both teams are 4-0, both have had tight games and both are one step away from the Southeast Regional at Gulfport. I’m in a covered area with an outlet, so we should be good to go on the live blog. North Palm Beach
knocked Seminole out of the state tournament two years ago, so there a good history between these teams. NPB saved their ace for the final, so we’ll see what he has. Their “No. 2”, though, fanned 15 out of 18 outs in the other semifinal this morning. That says a lot. However, if tonight's starter is a power pitcher, that plays right into Seminole’s hands. Seminole hits the fastball with the best of them. Coach Ira Berman has all of his pitchers available, with the exception of Mike Mann. The staff is very deep and Berman will likely throw a number of them to give NPB different looks. Early word is Brett Phillips will get the start for Seminole. I’m leaving for the field right now, so I’ll have starting lineups available shortly.
-- Brandon Wright
The St. Petersburg Times High School Sports blog is written and compiled by the Times preps sports staff from Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Hernando counties. We invite your participation in the comments area.
too bad you used mike in the first game
marc brake
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:48 PM
Brandon --
What is the pitchers pitch count ?
Posted by: Jane Raymonds | July 30, 2007 at 06:47 PM
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:47 PM
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:47 PM
Popout and strikeout to end inning. Last at bats for Seminole. Mann is leading off. NPB 7, Sem 0
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:46 PM
ryan u on yet
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:45 PM
No prob...it has stopped raining and is now just muggy and miserable.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:44 PM
Yes Brandon we really appreciate this ... we are still not out of this,
Go Seminole !
Posted by: Jane Raymonds | July 30, 2007 at 06:44 PM
Bloop single falls in..man on first, one out.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:43 PM
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:43 PM
Thanks for doing this Brandon....
Posted by: Rick Kaczmarek | July 30, 2007 at 06:42 PM
brandon is it still raining
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:42 PM
1 inning left
we can do it
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:42 PM
Lamoureux strikes out the first batter.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:42 PM
Be proud of these young men
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:41 PM
its not over till the fat lady sings go seminole
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:40 PM
All right men, let's hold em and flex a little muscle
Posted by: Tom | July 30, 2007 at 06:40 PM
they have one inning to do it
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:40 PM
u guys will come back u got bats
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:39 PM
go seminole!!!!!
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:39 PM
You tell him, Jodi!!!
Posted by: B Shames | July 30, 2007 at 06:38 PM
Withrow strikes out looking. NPB 7, Sem 0 heading into bottom of 5.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:36 PM
Now is your time Seminole, you can do it. Go Tylor!
Posted by: Jennifer Mazur | July 30, 2007 at 06:35 PM
Craft strikes out..Phillips up and he grounds out. Two down.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:35 PM
big head!
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:34 PM
Lets go Seminole! You guys will get the W. Just keep your heads up.
Posted by: Justin Barker | July 30, 2007 at 06:34 PM
Craft strikes out..Phillips up and he grounds out. Two down.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:34 PM
brandon wat happened to tyler
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:34 PM
Come on Brett and Mikey I know you can pull out a win!
Adam
Posted by: Adam Stephany | July 30, 2007 at 06:33 PM
Time to turn it on Seminole!
Posted by: Attaway | July 30, 2007 at 06:33 PM
jordan doyle wut up kid
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:32 PM
come on coach ira- i think its time for one of his famous pep talks!!
Posted by: Jodi Berman | July 30, 2007 at 06:31 PM
shouldnt have pitched mike in the first gam tday
Posted by: mbrakeman | July 30, 2007 at 06:31 PM
Top of 5, Tyler Craft to leadoff the inning.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:31 PM
Im in the outfield. Can you see me?
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:31 PM
all you got to do is hit the ball. come on seminole.
Posted by: kyle | July 30, 2007 at 06:31 PM
They cannot field HOME RUNS, come on Seminole.
Posted by: neil murphy | July 30, 2007 at 06:29 PM
Lamoureux gets out of the inning with a strikeout. Seminole has got to get the bats going this inning. NPB 7, Sem 0.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:29 PM
I agree go small ball
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:29 PM
omg seminole lets go 2 innings left right
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:28 PM
lets go seminole you guys can do this
Posted by: kyle | July 30, 2007 at 06:28 PM
This team hasn't been challenged before. They can dig deep and pull this off. They have plenty of pitchers and great bats. Wait and see. We'll be champions.
Posted by: Lisa | July 30, 2007 at 06:28 PM
Come on Seminole you have done it before!!!!!!!!! No melt downs now!!!! What a great team. win or lose we should all be proud of their accomplishnents. Goooo Seminole .
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:28 PM
Get the "small ball" going.... we have the speed and small ball will rattle the pitcher.
Posted by: Jordan Doyle | July 30, 2007 at 06:28 PM
infield popup..two down. double off the fence...NPB 7, Sem 0.
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:27 PM
uh oh stop with the negative comment guys. you will get in trouble
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:27 PM
I know in my heart you have what it takes to win.. Just beleive in eachother and bring home the W !!!!!
Posted by: Jane DeKorte | July 30, 2007 at 06:26 PM
How is Ira doing?
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:26 PM
Im too far away to hear Ira..another wild pitch/passed ball...second and third, one out
Brandon
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:26 PM
Whoever you are will you please stop with the negative comments.
Posted by: | July 30, 2007 at 06:25 PM