Just as Major League Baseball is getting into the heat of their playoff race, the University of Montana’s club baseball team is taking advantage of the last warm days of the season to fill up their roster. The baseball team is holding their second round of tryouts this weekend at the Missoula Maverick Legion Field in hopes of filling over a dozen spots on their squad. The first round of tryouts was held last weekend. Senior pitcher Buddy Holcombe said about 20 new hopefuls showed up to play. The team features over 10 returning players and is looking to carry as many as 20 on their roster, he said. Friday was strictly defensive drills, including a timed 50-yard dash, outfield and infield drills and situations. On Sunday, players had batting practice, both in the batting cages and live on the field. ...
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