Menno Mad Frogs players line up on the sideline during the opening announcements of their game against Lesterville in the District 6B Amateur Baseball Tournament in Tabor Friday evening, July 22. Team members from left to right are Tom Sattler, Derrick Lehr, Dustin Lehr, Manager Ryan Liebl, Tim Zeeb, Josh Berndt (15), Tyler Miller (behind Berndt), Caleb Preszler and Parker Schultz. The Mad Frogs won their first game against Lersterville 5-4 and advanced to the second round of the tournament, where they were scheduled to face Tabor Tuesday evening, July 26 for a chance to play in the district championship game Saturday, July 30.
Macon Oplinger prepares to throw a pitch during the Menno Mad Frogs’ game against Lesterville in the opening round of the District 6B Amateur Baseball Tournament in Tabor Friday evening, July 22. Oplinger pitched a complete game in the effort, helping the team top Lesterville 5-4 and advancing the team to the second round of the tournament.
Doug Hall (23), and Josh Berndt (15), both members of the Menno Mad Frogs baseball team, reach for a thrown ball during a rundown play during Menno’s first-round game against Lesterville in the District 6B Amateur Baseball Tournament in Tabor Friday evening, July 22. A run scored on the play, but the Mad Frogs managed to put up a 5-4 victory to advance to the next round.
PHOTOS BY ERIK KAUFMAN
