SALT LAKE CITY — It was a week to remember for a group of talented 13-year-old baseball players from Carbon and Emery Counties, as they took on the nation’s best at the Babe Ruth World Series. Representing the Pacific Southwest Region, the Utah youth baseball team known as “ Battle” earned its spot after clinching the regional title in Price, Utah.

Battle stormed through the tournament, winning three out of four games and securing a place in the single-elimination bracket. Head Coach Darek Martinez reflected on the team’s resilience after a tough late-night loss.

“The boys showed how much they love the game and how they can bounce right back,” said Martinez. “We regrouped quickly, got some food thanks to our host family, and told them, ‘Everyone’s got to get to bed — we’re back at the fi

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