WORLD CHAMPS! USA defeats Cuba 7-6
Trailing 6-5 in the top of the ninth, Team USA scored two runs and closed out the bottom half of the inning to capture the gold medal at the 2009 IBAF ‘AA’ World Youth Championships with a 7-6 come-from-behind win over Cuba on Sunday night at Intercontinental Stadium.
The U.S. won its fourth straight international gold medal. In the last four years, the Americans are 31-0. The last U.S. loss was to Cuba in the gold medal game at the 2005 world championship in Monterrey, Mexico.
Leftfielder Austin Cousino (Dublin, Ohio) drew a one-out walk to start the top of the ninth. Shortstop Francisco Lindor (Clermont, Fla.) then singled up the middle to move Cousino to third. After Lindor stole second, second baseman Kevin Kramer (Turlock, Calif.) lifted a sacrifice fly to right, scoring Cousino and moving Lindor to third. Catcher Evan Powell (Lake Charles, La.) then drove in the game-winning run with a double to left.
Cousino earned Tournament MVP honors, was named one of the top three outfielders and had the most RBIs (18) in the tournament. Centerfielder JoMarcos Woods (Orlando, Fla.) was also named as one of the top three outfielders and finished the tournament with the highest batting average (.667) and most runs scored (19). Cory Geisler (Spring, Texas) was named the tournament’s best left-handed pitcher and Lindor was named the best shortstop.
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USA vs CUBA highlights!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ierMwOIy308
This blog is DEDICATED, to the 18 players that made everything possible for the GOLD. When I saw the video of TEAM USA 7 CUBA 6, it show me the dedication that theses boys had. Everything for the LOVE OF BASEBALL. Congratulations on your great accomplishment. It just goes to prove that hard work and dedication can always make a difference. You guys show the WORLD, what is take to be a Team and to have FUN! “Remember that each of you have a unique gift and is yours alone. “Embrace it.” This is the beginning of your path. We are here to stand by your side every step of the way.
CONGRATULATION TEAM USA!! 2009
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We The Family of JoMarcos, would like to give each one of you a BIG HUG!
Awesome job Team USA! You guys played with a lot of heart and passion. I got chills watching the video over and over again. I loved the team bonding, rally caps, rally chant, and rally moves! You represented USA well. How exciting to be Gold-medalists!
Like the Woods’ family – on bahalf of the entire Rivera family and extended family – CONGRATULATIONS! Kudos!