Local baseball well represented at Perfect Game 17U WWBA

The largest of the Perfect Game USA summer tournaments began Friday at 51 locations in and around the metro area with the start of the 17U World Wood Bat Association National Championship (2019 Grads).

The tournament, which includes 392 teams, continues through Friday July 6.

The teams are divided into 49 pools of eight teams each. All teams will play the seven teams in their pool with only the pool champions advancing to a single-elimination bracket that begins Wednesday, July 4.

The tournament bracket continues on July 5 with the semifinals and championship game on July 6.

At least 33 local players are participating on a variety teams entered in the tournament.

Games are headquartered on the eight fields of Perfect Game Park at LakePoint in Emerson, with other Bartow County locations in use. Those fields include Richard Bell Field in Atco, Cass High School, Joe Cowan Park in Euharlee, Perry Park on Grassdale Road, and Woodland High School.

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