Italy 9-3 Aruba

On Tuesday, August 14th, Italy defeated Aruba 9-3 in Game #11 of the 2018 Junior League World Series.  

     On Tuesday, August 14th, Italy defeated Aruba 9-3 in Game #11 of the 2018 Junior League World Series.  The game was played at Heritage Park located at 12111 Pardee Road, in Taylor.  Emilia Romagna Little League from Emilia Romagna, Italy represented the Europe-Africa Region.  Aruba Center Little League from Santa Cruz, Aruba represented the Latin America Region.
     Italy finished the 2018 Junior League World Series with an overall record of 1-2.  Aruba also finished the 2018 Junior League World Series with an overall record of 1-2.  Chinese Taipei defeated Texas 2-0 to win the 2018 Junior League World Series on Sunday, August 19th.  Click on the link below for more information about the 2018 Junior League World Series.
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The game was played at Heritage Park located at 12111 Pardee Road, in Taylor.

Italy finished the 2018 JLWS with an overall record of 1-2.  Aruba also finished the 2018 JLWS with a record of 1-2.  

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-  Chines Taipei has won 6 straight Junior League World Series Championships.



-  Chinese Taipei represented the Asia-Pacific Region.



-  The Championship team was Ming Junior Little League from Taoyuan, Chinese Taipei.



-  The JLWS was also featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2016, and 2017.











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Illinois 7-0 Michigan

On Tuesday, August 14th, Illinois defeated Michigan 7-0 in Game #10 of the 2018 Junior League World Series.

     On Tuesday, August 14th, Illinois defeated Michigan 7-0 in Game #10 of the 2018 Junior League World Series.  The game was played at Heritage Park located at 12111 Pardee Road, in Taylor.  Warren Park Youth Baseball League from Chicago, Illinois is representing the USA Central Region.  Brownstown Little League from Brownstown Township, Michigan is representing the Host team.
     Illinois (USA Central) currently has an overall record of 2-2.  Michigan District 5 (Host) currently has an overall record of 0-2.  Both teams have been eliminated from Championship contention.  Click on the link below for more information about the 2018 Junior League World Series.
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The game was played at Heritage Park located at 12111 Pardee Road, in Taylor.

Illinois (USA Central) currently has an overall record of 2-2.  Michigan District 5 (Host) has an overall record of 0-2.

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-  Chines Taipei (Asia-Pacific) currently has an overall record of 2-0.



-  Texas (USA Southwest) currently has an overall record of 3-0.



-  Mexico currently has an overall record of 3-1.



-  California (USA West) currently has an overall record of 3-1.











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Australia 7-5 Italy

On Sunday, August 12th, Australia defeated Italy 7-5 in Game #4 of the 2018 Junior League World Series.

     On Sunday, August 12th, Australia defeated Italy 7-5 in Game #4 of the 2018 Junior League World Series.  The game was played at Heritage Park located at 12111 Pardee Road, in Taylor.  Hills Little League from Sydney, New South Wales is representing the Australia Region.  Emilia Romagna Little League from Emilia Romagna, Italy is representing the Europe-Africa Region.
     Australia currently has an overall record of 2-2.  Italy (Europe-Africa) currently has an overall record of 1-2.  Both teams have been eliminated from Championship contention.  Click on the link below for more information about the 2018 Junior League World Series.
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The game was played at Heritage Park located at 12111 Pardee Road, in Taylor. 

Australia currently has an overall record of 2-2.  Italy (Europe-Africa) currently has an overall record of 1-2.

Click on the link below for more information about the 2018 Junior League World Series.  

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-  There are 12 teams competing in the 2018 JLWS.  The field includes 6 USA teams, and 6 International teams.



-  The 2018 JLWS Championship Game will be broadcast on ESPN2.



-  Chinese Taipei has won the last five JLWS Championships.



-  The JLWS was also featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2016, and 2017.











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Texas 7-6 Illinois

On Sunday, August 12th, Texas defeated Illinois 7-6 in Game #3 of the 2018 Junior League World Series. 

     On Sunday, August 12th, Texas defeated Illinois 7-6 in Game #3 of the 2018 Junior League World Series.  The game took place at Heritage Park located at 12111 Pardee Road, in Taylor.  Lufkin Little League from Lufkin, Texas is representing the USA Southwest Region.  Warren Park Youth Baseball League from Chicago, Illinois is representing the USA Central Region.
     Texas (USA Southwest) currently has an overall record of 3-0.  Texas (USA Southwest) will play in the USA Bracket Championship Game on Saturday, August 18th.  Illinois (USA Central) currently has an overall record of 2-1.  Illinois (USA Central) will play California (USA West) for a chance to play in the USA Bracket Championship Game.
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com Scroll down to see excusive photographs of Texas vs. Illinois.  Click on the link below for more information about the 2018 Junior League World Series.  Check out Game Notes.  Click on past months to check out all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.

Texas (USA Southwest) currently has an overall record of 3-0.

Illinois (USA Central) currently has an overall record of 2-1.

The Junior League World Series was also featured on the Mitten State Sports Report in 2016, and 2017. Click on the link below.

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-  Taylor, Michigan has hosted the Junior League World Series for 38 straight years.



-  A team from Boardman, Ohio won the first Junior League World Series back in 1981.



-  Chinese Taipei has won the last five Junior League World Series Championships.



-  There are 6 USA teams, and 6 International teams competing in the 2018 Junior League World Series.











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Woolly Mammoths vs. Unicorns

On Thursday, August 9th, the Utica Unicorns defeated the Westside Woolly Mammoths 2-1.

     On Thursday, August 9th, the Utica Unicorns defeated the Westside Woolly Mammoths 2-1.  Both teams compete against each other in the USPBL (United Shore Professional Baseball League).  The game was played at Jimmy John's Field located at 7171 Auburn Road, in Utica.
     The Utica Unicorns are currently in 2nd place in the USPBL East Division standings with an overall record of 19-20.  The Westside Woolly Mammoths are currently in 2nd place in the USPBL West Division standings with an overall record of 18-20.  Click on the link below for more information about the United Shore Professional Baseball League.
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The game was played at Jimmy John's Field located at 7171 Auburn Road, in Utica.

The Utica Unicorns currently have an overall record of 19-20.

The Westside Woolly Mammoths currently have an overall record of 18-20.

Click on the link below for more information about the United Shore Professional Baseball League.

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-  #10 Dan Elliot hit the game winning home run for the Unicorns on August 9th, 2018.



-  There are 4 teams competing in the USPBL.



-  The USPBL began in 2016.



-  The Utica Unicorns won the 1st USPBL Championship in September of 2016.



-  The Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers are the defending USPBL Champions.











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SRB Car Show 8/8/2018

There's a weekly Classic Car Show every Wednesday evening (weather permitting) at St. Robert Bellarmine.

     There's a weekly Classic Car Show every Wednesday evening (weather permitting) at St. Robert Bellarmine.  Enjoy food, music, and plenty of Classic Cars.  St. Robert Bellarmine is located on the corner of Inkster Road, and West Chicago Road, in Redford.  Click on the link below for more information about St. Robert Bellarmine.
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs from last Wednesday's Classic Car Show at St. Robert Bellarmine.  Check out Game Notes.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.

Enjoy food, music, and plenty of Classic Cars at St. Robert Bellarmine.  

St. Robert Bellarmine is located on the corner of Inkster Road, and West Chicago Road, in Redford.

There's plenty of room for all of the Classic Cars at St. Robert Bellarmine.  Click on the link below.

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-  The Classic Car Show at St. Robert Bellarmine has been featured on the Mitten State Sports Report every year since 2013.



-  The Mitten State Sports Report posted "5 Years Of Bellarmine" on December 30th, 2017.



-  St Robert Bellarmine was established in 1953.



-  St. Robert Bellarmine held their 65th Parish Festival back in May of 2018.  











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VFW Post 345 8/7/2018

There's a weekly Classic Car Show every Tuesday evening at the Hubert-Fortiers-O'Grady VFW Post 345.

     There's a weekly Classic Car Show every Tuesday evening (weather permitting) at the Hubert-Fortiers-O'Grady VFW Post 345 located at 27345 Schoolcraft Road, in Redford.  Enjoy music, food, and plenty of Classic Cars.  Scroll down to see exclusive photographs from last Tuesday's Classic Car Show.
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Click on the link below for more information about the Hubert-Fortiers-O'Grady VFW Post 345.  Check out Game Notes.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.

The Hubert-Fortiers-O'Grady VFW Post 345 is located at 27345 Schoolcraft Road, in Redford.

Click on the link below for more information about the Hubert-Fortiers-O'Grady VFW Post 345.

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-  The Classic Car Show at the VFW Post 345 has been featured on the Mitten State Sports Report every year since 2013.



-  The VFW Post 345 was formerly known as the Don S. Hubert VFW Hall.



-  Don S. Hubert's middle name is Sherman.



-  "5 Years Of VFW Post 345" was posted on January 3rd, 2018.











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31-40 Most Viewed! 1,030th Post!

     I've decided to post an updated version of the 31-40 most viewed posts.  Be sure to click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.  You can always leave a comment, and you can email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com  Check out Game Notes.











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31.  "Is Mike & Mike Ending?"  posted 1/22/2017


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32.  "Blog of the Month - October"  posted 10/5/2016


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33.  "Heidelberg 28-21 CU Reserves"  posted 10/15/2016

34.  "Concordia 41-24 Trinity"  posted 9/26/2016

35.  "Cornerstone 3-0 UofM-D"  posted 10/31/2016

36.  "2017 Plymouth Ice Festival"  posted 1/18/2017

37.  "10 Mitten State Facts II"  posted 10/30/2016


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38.  "Henry Ford vs. Jackson"  posted 3/30/2017

39.  "ACHA & Big South Network"  posted 2/17/2017

40.  "Best of 2016"  posted 1/12/2017

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-  "31-40 Most Viewed! 930th Post!" was posted on October 21st, 2017.



-  "31-40 Most Viewed! 830th Post!" was posted on March 21st, 2017.



-  "31-40 Most Viewed! 630th Post!" was posted on January 13th, 2016.



-  "31-40 Most Viewed! 530th Post!" was posted on March 25th, 2015.  











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Unicorns vs. Diamond Hoppers

On Saturday, July 28th, the Utica Unicorns defeated the Eastside Diamond Hoppers 6-4.  

     On Saturday, July 28th, the Utica Unicorns defeated the Eastside Diamond Hoppers 6-4.  Both teams compete against each other in the USPBL (United Shore Professional Baseball League).  The game was played at Jimmy John's Field located at 7171 Auburn Road, in Utica.
     The Utica Unicorns are currently in 1st place in the USPBL East Division standings with an overall record of 18-19.  The Eastside Diamond Hoppers are currently tied for 1st place in the USPBL East Division standings with an overall record of 17-18.  Click on the link below for more information about the United Shore Professional Baseball League.
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Both teams compete against each other in the United Shore Professional Baseball League.  

The game was played at Jimmy John's Field located at 7171 Auburn Road, in Utica.

The Unicorns, and Diamond Hoppers are currently tied for 1st place in the USPBL East Division standings. 

Click on the link below for more information about the United Shore Professional Baseball League.  

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-  The USPBL features 4 teams this season.



-  Unicorns Infielder #6 Dan Ward hit 2 home runs vs. the Diamond Hoppers on July 28th.



-  Unicorns Pitcher #12 Chris Dula reached 100 miles per hour vs. the Diamond Hoppers on July 28th.



-  Unicorns Infielder/Outfielder #9 Carter Grote hit a two-run home run vs. the Diamond Hoppers on July 28th.











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Jimmy John's Field

Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of Jimmy John's Field.

Jimmy John's Field is home to the United Shore Professional Baseball League.

Jimmy John's Field is located at 7171 Auburn Road, in Utica.

The United Shore Professional Baseball League features 4 teams for the 2018 season.

Take a look inside the bullpen.

There is a stage located beyond the outfield fence at Jimmy John's Field.

Click on the link below for more information about the United Shore Professional Baseball League.

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-  Jimmy John's Field opened in May of 2016.



-  Jimmy John's Field has a capacity of 4,500.
 


-  Jimmy John's Field features 12 patio style cabana suites.



-  The Lawrence Tech University baseball team played their home games last season at Jimmy John's Field.

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Beavers vs. Woolly Mammoths

On Thursday, July 19th, the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers defeated the Westside Woolly Mammoths 3-0.

     On Thursday, July 19th, the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers defeated the Westside Woolly Mammoths 3-0.  Both teams compete against each other in the USPBL (United Shore Professional Baseball League).  The game was played at Jimmy John's Field located at 7171 Auburn Road, in Utica.  
     The Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers are currently in 1st place in the USPBL West Division standings with an overall record of 19-14.  The Westside Woolly Mammoths are currently in 2nd place in the USPBL West Division standings with an overall record of 17-18.  Click on the link below for more information about the United Shore Professional Baseball League.
     Leave a comment, or email the Mitten State Sports Report at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com Scroll down to see exclusive photographs of USPBL action in Utica.  Check out Game Notes.  Click on past months to see all of the Mitten State Sports Report's archived material.

Both teams compete against each other in the United Shore Professional Baseball League.

The game was played at Jimmy John's Field located at 7171 Auburn Road, in Utica. 

The Beavers are currently in 1st place in the USPBL West Division standings with an overall record of 19-14.

The Woolly Mammoths are currently in 2nd place in the USPBL West Division standings with an overall record of 17-18. 

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-  The Westside Woolly Mammoths are currently 3 games out of 1st place in the USPBL West Division standings.



-  There are 4 teams competing in the USPBL this season.



-  The Westside Woolly Mammoths joined the USPBL in 2017.



-  On July 19th, Gerry Salisbury (Beavers Pitcher) pitched 7 innings, recorded 8 strikeouts, allowed 2 hits, and no runs.











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