Italy Turns Polar Bears into a Puddle

Image: Campbell gets ready to steal — Colton Campbell edges a little off first base and works his way to second on Friday night. The Gladiators played a district game against the Frost Polar Bears and added another mark in the win column. The Gladiators are 5-0.

Campbell gets ready to steal — Colton Campbell edges a little off first base and works his way to second on Friday night. The Gladiators played a district game against the Frost Polar Bears and added another mark in the win column. The Gladiators are 5-0. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Goodness gracious, great balls of fire — Pitcher, Justin Buchanan, and catcher, Ryan Ashcraft, warm up for the game against the Frost Polar Bears.

Goodness gracious, great balls of fire — Pitcher, Justin Buchanan, and catcher, Ryan Ashcraft, warm up for the game against the Frost Polar Bears. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: “Mad Dog” Melissa — There is a lot of fun happening at the Gladiator ballgames. Melissa Souder and Clover Stiles set up music, announcements, contests and, of course, a little bit of singing in the microphone.

“Mad Dog” Melissa — There is a lot of fun happening at the Gladiator ballgames. Melissa Souder and Clover Stiles set up music, announcements, contests and, of course, a little bit of singing in the microphone. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Up in the air — Is it fair? The Gladiators watch the ball fall right on the ground between two Polar Bears. Yes, it was fair.

Up in the air — Is it fair? The Gladiators watch the ball fall right on the ground between two Polar Bears. Yes, it was fair. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Simon adds one more — Ethan Simon, long time baseball player, can hit, pitch and score.

Simon adds one more — Ethan Simon, long time baseball player, can hit, pitch and score. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: All winners — Kyonne Birdsong, Ka’Deesha Davis, Cori Jeffords and Lexi Miller gather at the concession stand to help Davis show her winning coupon. She won a free hamburger from the “Gladiator Grill” on Friday night.

All winners — Kyonne Birdsong, Ka’Deesha Davis, Cori Jeffords and Lexi Miller gather at the concession stand to help Davis show her winning coupon. She won a free hamburger from the “Gladiator Grill” on Friday night. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Smilin’ DeeDee — Her son, Chase Hamilton pinch ran for catcher, Ryan Ashcraft during the winning game. However, DeeDee is a winner too. Her winning coupon got her a free candy bar.

Smilin’ DeeDee — Her son, Chase Hamilton pinch ran for catcher, Ryan Ashcraft during the winning game. However, DeeDee is a winner too. Her winning coupon got her a free candy bar. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Hefty Lefty — Ethan Simon shows Frost what baseball is all about.

Hefty Lefty — Ethan Simon shows Frost what baseball is all about. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Anderson hits it long — Another hit gone into the outfield by Jasenio Anderson.

Anderson hits it long — Another hit gone into the outfield by Jasenio Anderson. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Ashcraft consults — While Frost meets at the mound, catcher Ryan Ashcraft visits with Coach Coker about the next play.

Ashcraft consults — While Frost meets at the mound, catcher Ryan Ashcraft visits with Coach Coker about the next play. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: DeMoss scores — Sophomore Alex DeMoss worked hard Friday night. He had 2 RBI’s and 1 run.

DeMoss scores — Sophomore Alex DeMoss worked hard Friday night. He had 2 RBI’s and 1 run. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Justin Buchanan #13 — Italy Gladiator Pitcher Justin Buchanan gets warmed up before taking on the Frost Polar Bears.

Justin Buchanan #13 — Italy Gladiator Pitcher Justin Buchanan gets warmed up before taking on the Frost Polar Bears. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryan Ashcraft #12 — Ryan Ashcraft looks for a base hit against the Polar Bears.

Ryan Ashcraft #12 — Ryan Ashcraft looks for a base hit against the Polar Bears. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alex DeMoss #4 — Alex DeMoss stares down the Frost pitcher.

Alex DeMoss #4 — Alex DeMoss stares down the Frost pitcher. (Barry Byers)

Image: Desmond Anderson #15 — Desmond Anderson swings away as Gladiator Nation has his back.

Desmond Anderson #15 — Desmond Anderson swings away as Gladiator Nation has his back. (Barry Byers)

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