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McFarland: Lethbridge Bulls lefty De Alejandro throws no-hitter on dad's birthday

Javier De Alejandro wanted to provide more than just a solid performance for his team.

The Lethbridge Bulls starter went into the July 19 matchup with the Brooks Bombers wanting to do something special for his dad, Juan, who was celebrating his birthday.

He did something special, indeed. He threw a no-hitter.

Joe McFarland, of Alberta Dugout Stories, has the story.

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Wilson: "Hammerin' Hank" shines in WCBL Home Run Derby

“It was a long-ball competition that truly knocked it out of the park.

The 2023 edition of the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) Home Run Derby, which was part of the circuit’s All-Star Game festivities, featured a competitive field of participants, a special scene between father and son, and that key ingredient of plenty of dingers.”

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Verge: Psota brings focus, wisdom to Women’s National Team coaching staff

“Pluck. Pluck.

The outfield sprinkled with bright pops of yellow dandelions is too tempting for Kate Psota’s young teammates.

The batter, the ball, and baseball is forgotten, as little hands become weed eaters during a summer game at the diamond.

But it’s short-lived. Not on Psota’s watch. Although she’s just as young as her counterparts, she’s not here for the dandelion picking.

“You'd be turning around be like ‘hey, pay attention you've got to move over here or throw the ball there,’” Psota recalls her mom telling her of her concentration on the diamond.

And so the days of saving dandelions (and base hits) began.”

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