TWO baseball mates winged their way to the US on Saturday to play for Australia in the Cal Ripkin World Series.
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They are Ethan Stacey, 13, of Menai, and Zac Lawrence, 13, of Connells Point who will play in the U13 team.
The 15th annual event which brings together eight international and 10 US teams will be held on August 8-16 in Aberdeen, Maryland.
The series is named after Cal Ripkin, one of the country's most prominent players and who has been an owner of teams. Ripkin is a household name in the sport.
Pitcher Ethan and catcher Zac said they were excited about their first trip abroad to play against elite-level players in their age group.
Lawrence, a Giants Baseball Club youngster, said it was a great opportunity. Ethan, who plays with Illawong Marlins, said he was thrilled about being selected.
Players are selected as individuals for the Australian team after a series of exhaustive trials.
Zac and Ethan have both played for Cronulla in State Cup games. "We're good mates," Zac said.
