Northwest Bakersfield pitcher Luke Giotta pitches during a game against Farmers on August 8, 2022. The tournament, hosted in Ephrata this year, brought in teams from as far away as Florida.
August 8, 2022
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Babe Ruth World Series brings in teams from across U.S.
Tourney a growing experience for young players
EPHRATA – Baseball teams from around the country gathered in Ephrata last week for the 2022 16-18U Babe Ruth World Series held at Ephrata High School. With the Columbia Basin Riverdogs serving as the host team, they are joined by teams from Washington, Alabama, Missouri, Oregon, Connecticut, California and Pennsylvania. “It’s a blast,” Northwest Bakersfield (California) Manager Jacob Brum said. “I think the best part is the experience for the kids. To be able to come out to a different state and play against other states - and just see what baseball around the world is like.” The World Series is held from Aug 6-13, with teams beginning with pool play before entering the tournament phase...