Southern Maine River Rats

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Championship Sunday is here!

Our SM River Rats 10U Elite takes the field at 8:00 AM, followed by our SM River Rats 9U Elite at 10:00 AM in the PG ME/NH Gold Bracket League Playoffs at New England Baseball Complex.

With a win, both teams advance to the Championship Game at 12:00 PM as they continue the hunt for gold.

Good luck to all of our players, coaches, and families. Time to compete, battle, and chase some hardware! 🐀⚾🏆

⚾ 2027 SM RIVER RATS TRYOUTS ARE HERE! ⚾

The SM River Rats are excited to begin our 2027 tryout process as we prepare for our 14th season of developing athletes and building competitive teams throughout Southern Maine and beyond.

📍 Gorham Sports Center
💲 $30 Registration Fee

⚾ 9U & 10U
📅 June 10 & June 17
🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

⚾ 11U & 12U
📅 June 11 & June 18
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

⚾ 13U & 14U
📅 June 24 & June 25
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

✅ Attend only one tryout date
✅ Attend multiple dates if you'd like
✅ No need to let us know which session you'll attend

For nearly 14 years, the SM River Rats have provided elite player development, experienced coaching, structured winter training, and a proven pathway for long-term player growth. We proudly offer teams from 9U–18U, including one of the region's most successful Showcase Programs.

If you're looking for a program committed to developing players the right way, we encourage you to come see what the SM River Rats are all about.

🔗 More information and registration links can be found in the comments below.

Week 8 SMRR Players of the Weekend 😎

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A tremendous weekend for the River Rats highlighted by tournament championships, strong finishes, and standout performances across the program! 👇

💥 9U ELITE
🏆 PG New England World Series – 3rd Place Finish

The 9U Elite squad earned a 3rd-place finish in their first tournament as a team at the Perfect Game New England World Series in Everett, MA. The Rats led the entire tournament with a .593 OBP and issued just 9 walks, the fewest of any team in the event.

Outstanding performances came from Barrett Turner, Xander Holmes, Joey Pulsifer, and Liam Higgins, but the entire roster contributed to an incredible weekend.
Most importantly, the group represented the River Rats' core values of Respect, Attitude, Teamwork, and Strength both on and off the field. Good luck this weekend as the #1 overall seed in the NH/Maine Majors Playoffs! 🐀⚾

💥 9U PROSPECTS
Eli Swenson ( #99) – Perfect 4-4 day with 2 doubles and 3 runs scored 🔥
Carter Mininni ( #13) – 1-1 with a triple and threw 1.1 scoreless innings on the mound

💥 11U ELITE
🏆 PERFECT GAME NEW ENGLAND WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS! 🏆

Congratulations to the entire 11U Elite team on bringing home the championship!
The following players were recognized as

Tournament Top Performers:
Logan Facteau ( #42) • Blake Huot ( #2) • Nolan St. Onge ( #28) • Brady Himes ( #1) • Collin Fearon ( #4) • Dexter Raby ( #19) • Anthony Head ( #45) • Elijah DiCenso ( #8) • Connor Pulsifer ( #25) • Wyatt Butters ( #9) • Riley Huston ( #24) • Lucas Huri ( #5)
An incredible accomplishment by the entire group! 🏆

💥 11U PROSPECTS
Blake Lerman ( #23) – 3-5, 2B, 3B, 3 RBI, BB, SB, and R scored. Also played excellent defense behind the plate and at second base.

💥 12U ELITE
Grayson Vandeventer ( #7) – 3-4, single, double, HR, 2 RBI 💣
Jordan Wentworth ( #22) – 3-4, HR, 4 RBI 💣
Joey Redstone ( #9) – 4-5, 2B, 2 RBI

💥 13U ELITE
Crosby Michaud ( #44) – 3-7 with 2 doubles, a triple, and an RBI in a doubleheader
Colton Kalakowsky ( #95) – 3-5, RBI, and 4 stolen bases

💥 13U PROSPECTS
Alex Croteau ( #12) – .667 AVG and tossed a complete 5-inning, 3-hit shutout victory 🔥
Christian Charette ( #7) – .500 AVG with 7 RBI on the weekend

👏 Congratulations to all of our players and teams for another outstanding week of competition. Championships, playoff runs, and continued development are a testament to the hard work these athletes put in every day.

Good luck to all SMRR teams competing in playoff action this weekend! Continue to play the game the right way, compete for each other, and represent the River Rats family with pride.