Italy faces rival at home

Image: Gladiator Fan of the Year, Richard Cook throws the opening pitch.

Gladiator Fan of the Year, Richard Cook throws the opening pitch. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The Italy Gladiators join together.

The Italy Gladiators join together. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Coach Josh Ward directs the players to different positions on the field.

Coach Josh Ward directs the players to different positions on the field. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Alex DeMoss (#4), courtesy runner for catcher Ross Stiles, gets ready for the steal.

Alex DeMoss (#4), courtesy runner for catcher Ross Stiles, gets ready for the steal. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Coach Ward and Buck share a moment while Maypearl is warming up.

Coach Ward and Buck share a moment while Maypearl is warming up. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Buchanan hits the ball to center field.

Buchanan hits the ball to center field. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: DeMoss slides in but the Panthers got him at home.

DeMoss slides in but the Panthers got him at home. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Reid Jacinto hits to right field.

Reid Jacinto hits to right field. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: The infield talk with Coach Ward.

The infield talk with Coach Ward. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Justin Wood waits for his turn at bat.

Justin Wood waits for his turn at bat. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Chase Hamilton on third.

Chase Hamilton on third. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Jase Holden and Caden Jacinto listen to the next plays from Coach Ward.

Jase Holden and Caden Jacinto listen to the next plays from Coach Ward. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Jase Holden is ready to run.

Jase Holden is ready to run. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Jase puts a score on the board in the bottom of the 4th inning.

Jase puts a score on the board in the bottom of the 4th inning. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Maypearl changed pitchers in the 6th inning.

Maypearl changed pitchers in the 6th inning. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Before their game against Maypearl, Kyle Jackson, Cole Hopkins and Omar Estrada consider possible new looks for Brandon Souder’s upcoming haircut.

Before their game against Maypearl, Kyle Jackson, Cole Hopkins and Omar Estrada consider possible new looks for Brandon Souder’s upcoming haircut. (Barry Byers)

Image: Slugger, Ross Stiles, takes first cut at demolishing the fluffy dew of teammate, Brandon Souder, as a fundraiser for the Italy Gladiator Baseball Team.

Slugger, Ross Stiles, takes first cut at demolishing the fluffy dew of teammate, Brandon Souder, as a fundraiser for the Italy Gladiator Baseball Team. (Barry Byers)

Image: Alex DeMoss(4) takes his turn at trimming the famous fro of, Brandon Souder, as teammate, Omar Estrada, enjoys the ceremonial clipping.

Alex DeMoss(4) takes his turn at trimming the famous fro of, Brandon Souder, as teammate, Omar Estrada, enjoys the ceremonial clipping. (Barry Byers)

Image: Brandon Sounder, Zackery Boykin and Alex DeMoss have a laugh when someone in the crowd yells, “Leave it just like that!”

Brandon Sounder, Zackery Boykin and Alex DeMoss have a laugh when someone in the crowd yells, “Leave it just like that!” (Barry Byers)

Image: Concerned for their child’s safety, Brandon’s parents, Kristi & Mark Souder, look on as, Alex DeMoss, tries to avoid Brandon’s ears.

Concerned for their child’s safety, Brandon’s parents, Kristi & Mark Souder, look on as, Alex DeMoss, tries to avoid Brandon’s ears. (Barry Byers)

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