Lake Sox Tryouts Scheduled

Tryouts for the Grafton Lake Sox 2011 baseball team will begin from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 14 at Airport Field in North Grafton.

Players born between 1992 through 1995 are eligible to try out. All new players must bring an original (not a copy) birth certificate. Tryouts and practices will continue on Saturday and Sunday mornings leading up to the regular season.

The Grafton Lake Sox play in the Paul N. Johnson baseball league of Worcester.  The age-level and quality of play is comparable to legion baseball, but without the 7-day commitment that legion ball typically requires. 

The season will tentatively begin June 2, pending high school district play, and conclude July 3. Games will be scheduled for Saturday and Sunday mornings and two or three weekday nights.

Home games will be played at Fisher Park on Ferry Street in South Grafton.  Playoffs and All-Star competition follow the 17-game season.

 The Grafton Lake Sox are sponsored by the Grafton Lions Club, McClure’s Barber Shop, Polish National Home Association, Grafton Police Association, Grafton Little League, and Grafton Men’s Softball League. Without these dedicated sponsors, Lake Sox baseball would not be possible.

 Rick Allain returns as Lake Sox head coach and field manager. The Grafton native enters his 12th season on the L’Sox staff and also coaches baseball at Joseph Keefe Tech in Framingham.

Joining Allain are second-year coach Jay Godino who also coaches baseball at Framingham High School, and owner/general manager Joe Kuras as bench coach. Bob “Rico” Danna and Jim Callaghan return as pitching consultants this year.

For more information, contact Joe Kuras at (508) 868-2242, or refer to the Lake Sox’ official web site at http://www.lakesox.com. The L’Sox are also on Facebook as LakeSox Grafton.