Nitros baseball takes second in tourney

The Nevada Nitros 12 and under baseball team placed second at the Nevada Outlaws Memorial Day Tournament.

With just two practices, the Nitros finished with a 4-0 record in pool play, then won 6-1 in the semifinals to advance to the finals. The Nitros finished with a 5-1 record after losing 8-5 to the Reno Blue Devils in the finals.

The Nitros are comprised of 11 and 12 year old boys residing in the Dayton-Carson City area. The team was developed with the purpose of providing the area's elite group of 12 and under baseball players the opportunity to play year-round, travel and to experience a greater level of playing standard.

The Nitros will be holding a car wash fund-raiser on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lowe's Home Improvement in Carson City. Donations will be appreciated. Proceeds will go towards the entry fee into the USSSA Father's Day Tournament being held at Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno, June 13-15, as well as provide food and beverages for the team throughout the tournament weekend.

The team's sponsors include: Fast Signs, Bruce Industries, Inc., Play It Again Sports, Lowe's and S & S Mini Mart.