Neepawa baseball player headed to Nationals

Jude Carr earns spot on Team Manitoba for 13U Championship

By Eoin Devereux Neepawa Banner & Press

A local baseball product is looking to make a major impact on the diamond on a national level. Neepawa’s Jude Carr has been selected to represent Team Manitoba at the 13U National Championship, set for Aug. 23 to 29 in Woodstock ON. The 13U Championship is presented annually by Baseball Canada and features the premier young Canadian ball players from across the nation each year.

Carr, who plays in the Midwest AAA circuit, is one of just 14 players who has earned the right to represent

Manitoba. About 80 youth, in total, from all across the province tried out for the club earlier this summer.

Carr, who primarily plays as a pitcher and outfielder, is excited for the opportunity and has been preparing non-stop, over the past few weeks.

Team Manitoba’s quest for a National crown begins with three games in the round robin portion of the schedule. They play Saskatchewan on Aug. 24, followed by match-ups against Quebec and Ontario on Aug. 25. All games are being streamed live online at www.13u.baseball.ca. Best of luck to Jude and the rest of Team Manitoba at this event.

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