When compiling a 15-0 record in which your team outscores opponents 263-43, paring the unavoidable bloop with a multitude of blasts must be the general mindset. But en route to this undefeated onslaught, the coaches of the Somers Red Storm WPBA Little League team drills an understanding that baseball success largely hinges on maximizing the minutia . “The little things are what makes the difference,” says head coach Joe Barbagallo . Moving the runners over with productive outs or taking a pitch if the runner is on the move, he says, “We started that message last year, and we continue to reinforce it.” Of course, if the fundamentals succumb to a big blast, Barbagallo doesn’t give their best hitter a lecture on the basics. “Brandon LaSpina is hitting the ball really hard and leading the team in most batting statistics,” he says. Helping him ring up the ribbies, John Mollaghan leads off with the table setting and makes sure – for...
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