MYRTLE BEACH, SC - TOUR STOP

August 6-9, 2006

The Ripkens really know how to do baseball right. After a successful adventure into Florida, the Baseball Youth Road Trip made its way into Myrtle Beach, S.C., for a great stop at The Ripken Experience.

Two age divisions were squaring off to wind toward school’s beginning for kids everywhere. In between their games the players had the chance to come by our zone and play the Baseball Card Challenge. With all the wonderful features of the Ripken complex, it was just a pleasure to be a part of it.

Currently, there are seven fields, but two more have been planned with construction to begin shortly. The fields are modeled after old parks with the Polo Grounds, Griffith Field and Shibe Park making appearances. There are also batting cages, pitching mounds and smaller training fields surrounding the place.

We were placed directly in front of the main entrance and exit so we could draw the attention of anyone that walked in or out of the facility. Players, coaches and families could not help but wonder what was causing so much fun and laughter.

Now it’s time for some professional baseball in Zebulon, N.C., where the Carolina MudCats and their fans are awaiting our arrival.

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