Fifth Annual Monte Irvin Giants 19U Wood Bat Classic baseball tournament to be held July 27-28 in Orange

ORANGE,  NJ – The 5th Annual Monte Irvin Giants 19U Wood Bat Classic baseball tournament will be held Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28 at Monte Irvin field at Central Playground in Orange, located at 401 Central Ave.  Admission is free.

In addition to the hometown Giants, teams committed to play include the New York Vipers, Camden Braves and Essex County Bulldogs.

“We are excited to present the 5th Annual Monte Irvin Giants Wood Bat Classic tournament,” said Wally Boyett, tournament director. “This year’s tournament field is sure to bring an exciting brand of baseball to Orange! So please join us at Monte Irvin field at Central Playground for an enjoyable brand of baseball.”

Tournament schedule

Saturday, July 27

9 a.m. – EC Bulldogs vs. Monte Irvin Giants

11:30 a.m. – NY Vipers vs. Camden Braves

2 p.m. – NY Vipers vs. EC Bulldogs

4:30 p.m. – Camden Braves vs. Monte Irvin Giants

Sunday, July 28

Semifinals

9 a.m. – No. 1 seed vs. No. 4 seed

11:30 a.m. – No. 2 seed vs. No. 3 seed

Final, 3 p.m.

Tournament Championship Game History:

2018 – Jersey City Sharks 5, Lodi Rams 4

2017 – Monte Irvin Giants 8, Jersey City Sharks 5

2016 – Monte Irvin Giants 4, Jersey City Sharks 0

2015 – Jersey City Sharks 8, Philly Black Sox 4