West Palm Beach, Fla. - FTB55 2021's Santino Rao is Monday's Player of the Day at the National Team Championships in Florida. The first baseman went 2-for-3, with two doubles and a run. He also led his team in RBIs with three in their 13-1 win versus Next Level 2021.
Victor Loa of Bandito Scout was named the Pitcher of the Day for his no-hit performance against Richmond Braves 16U, ensuring a 7-0 win that advanced the team to tomorrow's semifinals. Loa walked only two batters and struck out a total of 14 throughout the game.
Honorable Mentions
- EH Brad Lang (Slammers Bauer): 2-for-4, 2B, 3B, 2 R, 3 RBI
- P Brady Garcia (FTB55 2021): 5 IP, 1 H, 0 R/0 ER, 3 BB, 6 K
- P Jack Cebert (FTB55 2021): 4 IP, 2 H, 1 R/0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K
- DH Nick Bitsko (Team Freedom): 1-for-3, HR, R, 5 RBI (grand slam)
- P Philip Abner (Team Freedom): 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R/0 ER, 2 BB, 8 K
- RF Sam Gonzalez (5 Star National Gilbert): 2-for-2, 2B, BB, 2 R, RBI