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Clawson Baseball Team Breaks in New Field with a Big Win

The Trojans beat Summit High this weekend to win a four-team tournament, hosted at Clawson for the first time this season.

The Clawson High School baseball program is moving forward, said varsity coach Ralph Haney following the Trojans' win in its first tournament on its new field.

Trojan pitcher Billy Feldbush threw four scoreless innings of relief in the four-team tournament finals, en route to an 8-3 win over Summit High on a gorgeous Saturday at Clawson City Park.

The tournament, which also featured South Lake High and Lutheran High Northwestern, was the first to be hosted at the recently-renovated field.

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The plan for three parties, including Haney, to renovate the field came partially in response to feedback from opponents who referred to it as one of the .

(Check out the full story from Aug. 2012 on Clawson Patch here.)

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Among the highlights:

  • Clawson pitcher Dave Harlukowicz threw five innings in the opening round win over South Lake, 16-1. Harlukowicz struck out five and allowed only three hits, giving up one run.
  • Trojans captain Craig Bynum went 3-for-4 at the plate in the first round. Jake Smith went 3-for-3, scoring two runs and Cam Campana went 2-for-4, scoring one run.
  • Smith started the second game on the mound, recording two strikeouts while going 2-for-4 at the plate. 
  • Harlukowicz had two RBI, going 2-for-2 and scoring one run. 
  • Bynum had two RBI and six putouts.

 Clawson hosts the first junior varsity tournament with four teams this Saturday ($5), starting at 12 noon. 

Have you seen the new field? Want to give a shout-out to your favorite Trojan? Tell us in the comments.


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