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Here’s our TFP for Monday, Sept. 1, 2025:

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THE FINAL PITCH: BROOKLYN CLINE

Uncommitted 2029 MIF Brooklyn Cline recently talked to Line Drive Media about Texas Bombers Gold-Malpass, winning a 14U Tier 2 Alliance national championship with Bombers Gold Futures-Malpass, Texas players, Impact Gold-Jazz, athletic family, future college, college camps, future occupation, history, Jen Ogee, “The Maze Runner,” “Power,” “Outer Banks,” “Avatar” and juggling.

THE FINAL PITCH Q&A

Name: Brooklyn Cline

Hometown: College Station, TX

High School: A&M Consolidated

Club Team: Texas Bombers Gold-Malpass 14U

Graduation Year: 2029

Height: 5-7

Position/s: MIF

Nickname: “Little B” because I train with another Brooklyn, who is older than me (hers is “Big B”).

Social Media: @BrooklynCline14 on Twitter

Travel Ball Fall 2024 Stats: .330 AVG, .898 OBP and .959 fielding percentage.

Travel Ball Summer 2025 Stats: .351 AVG, .940 OBP and .983 fielding percentage.

Tell us about your travel team/organization and how you became involved with them? My older sister joined then when she was my age. We were living in Nebraska at the time and it was just a lot of travel. We decided to move to College Station the next year. I saw what the organization brought and I wanted to be a part of it!

Tell us about your team (Bombers Gold Futures-Malpass) winning a 14U Alliance Tier 3 national championship (in 2025)? We started off Game 1 of the series with a loss. That lit a fire in us and I knew we had to get motivated and step things up. We came together as a team and played clean in Games 2 and 3 and ended up winning the series and taking home the national championship. This game was special to me because it was against a lot of my former teammates from back in the Midwest.

What makes players from the state of Texas special? Texas players are something else! They eat, sleep, breathe softball! You have to love this sport to play competitively. To play competitively you need to work hard on and off that field. And that’s what Texas players do!

Which player/team has been your toughest opponent and why? I would have to say Impact Gold-Jazz has been our toughest opponent because their lineup is just stacked! Every person in the lineup hits like a 4-hole hitter. Texas Bombers 14U Gold, our sister team, is also a fun team to play against and train with, as they have some amazing athletes and are one of the best in the country.

Do you have any family members/siblings that are athletes? My older sister, Makenna Cline (2027), plays for Virginia Unity-Johnson/VB. Her and I will get to take the field together for the first time this year in high school at A&M Consolidated. I also have twin siblings, Stella and Sam Cline, who are 9 years old, and also play softball and baseball!

What are you looking for in a future college? I want to play softball at a school, which offers a competitive program where I can grow, contribute and be challenged. I want to make sure it is the right fit for me as a person and an athlete! I want to enjoy my time and people that are there. I only get to experience it just the one time, so I want to make sure I do it right.

What college camps have you attended and are you planning to attend and why? I have attended a Texas A&M camp. I plan on going to Florida because Tim Walton is an awesome coach and I have to admit their colors are awesome! I also plan on going to Tennessee, Clemson, Florida state and South Carolina!

What areas are you interested in future occupations and why? I’m not sure quite yet what I want to study in college. But one thing I do know for sure is that I don’t ever want to work for someone else. I want to work for myself!

What’s your favorite subject to study in school and why? History because I find it so interesting about what happened in the past and how people lived!

Who is your sports hero and why? My Aunt Jen (Ogee, my dad’s sister), who was an All-American softball player for the University of Washington. She has given my sister and I some great advice throughout our softball journeys.

What’s your favorite book to read and why? “The Maze Runner” (by James Dasher) because it’s one of my favorite movies and it’s such a good thriller.

What’s the best hype song and why? “Power” (by Kanye West) cause the beat is super good and because of A&M football!

What’s your favorite TV show to binge and why? “Outer Banks” because it’s suspenseful and popular! And I love all the treasure!

What’s your favorite movie and why? “Avatar” because of the action and thrill! And they’re blue!!

Do you have a secret talent/skill? I can juggle!!

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NEWS & NOTES

***The Triple Crown Super 72 NIT is Sept. 5-7 in Chicago, Il. To follow the tournament online, CLICK HERE.

***The Best in AZ is Sept. 6-7 in Phoenix, AZ. To follow the tournament online, you can click here.

***The Ultimate Battle of the Bay is Sept. 6-7 on Stockton, CA. To follow the tournament online, CLICK HERE.

***Rock Gold-Garvey 18U released its fall schedule.

Looking forward to competing in great tournaments against the best competition. Our fall schedule is ⬇️⬇️ pic.twitter.com/NOsEfbQCxF

— Newtown Rock Gold- Garvey (@GoldGarvey) August 28, 2025

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SIGNING/COMMITMENT ALERTS

Avery Brewer (2026, P/IF, Elite Chicago National-Hays/Selah High, WA, Michigan)

I am so excited to announce that I will be continuing my athletic and academic career at the University of Michigan! I want to thank Coach @btholl , Coach @CoachBrundage , and Coach @chiddy3 for the opportunity to play at the highest level. I also want to thank Coach… pic.twitter.com/bog7lKL6LY

— Avery Brewer (@ABrewer_2026) August 28, 2025

Caroline Brown (2026, MIF/UT, Southern Force National-Palmer/Chelsea High, AL, Louisiana Tech)

Change of plans♥️💙
I am super excited to announce that I have decided to continue my academic and softball career at Louisiana Tech University. Thank you Lord for everything you have blessed me with. Thank you to my parents and family for making sacrifices through everything.… pic.twitter.com/ct6V07FsKV

— Caroline Brown (@CarolineBrownsb) August 28, 2025

Sienna Renny (2026, MIF/3B, Team Long Island/Syosset High, NY, Seton Hall)

I am so blessed to announce that I will be playing Division I softball at Seton Hall University! 🙏💙 #bleedblue pic.twitter.com/2ve3dtHfJu

— Sienna Renny (@siennarenny7) August 29, 2025

Amelia Raziq (2026, 1B/3B/OF/UT, MO Bombers Gold/Francis Howell Central High, MO, Stephen F Austin)

Next 4 #AxeEm 💜🥹 🪓@08MObombers @hittingwithmac @iyhiamac @gatorjack72 @FHCSpartanSB @SBRRetweets @bombers_academy @sfa_softball pic.twitter.com/DPdMrCif48

— amelia raziq (@AmeliaRaziq) August 28, 2025

Leah Bowden (2026, MIF/OF, So Cal Athletics 2026 National-James/Springville High, AL, North Alabama)

Next 4 years!💟🦁@UNASoftball @Acozart44 @CoachHawkinsUNA @SHSTig3rPride @Tigers_Softball @08SCANATIONAL pic.twitter.com/bwdtw1B6pZ

— Leah Bowden (@LeahBowden_2026) August 28, 2025

Reagan Cullivan (2026, SS/P, Breakers Labs-Bobby/Torrey Pines High, CA, UC Davis)

🚨Commitment Alert🚨
Congratulations to our 2026 @ReaganCullivan, she will be continuing her education and softball career at @ucdavissoftball The Aggies have gained an outstanding SS/P and great teammate that will always put a smile on your face! Coach Bobby is beyond proud! pic.twitter.com/rm7JkHXQ0E

— Breakers Labs Bobby 18U Gold (@BreakersLabs18G) August 29, 2025

Reagan Hunt (2026, RHP/OF/2B, Hanover Lady Hornets-Doss/Amherst County High, VA, Lynchburg)

I’m so excited to say that i’m going to be a Hornet! I’m so grateful for this opportunity and to see where it take me. @lynchburg_sb @ladyhornetsdoss pic.twitter.com/nZrogdbxQd

— Reagan Hunt (@reaganhunt2026) August 27, 2025

Ashlyn Chatfield (2026, C/OF, 222’s Fastpitch/Daytona State College)

I am extremely excited and greatful to announce my commitment to further my academics and softball career at Daytona State College. Thank you to my family, friends and coaches who have helped and supported throughout my journey! Go falcons💙 @DSC_SBall @CoachBenGreer @Coach_Enev pic.twitter.com/HItSt0s60d

— Ashlyn Chatfield 2026 Catcher (@AshlynC2026) August 28, 2025

Sofia Tati (2026, 2B/OF, Rhode Island Thunder Premier-Oates/St. Marks High, MA, Rochester)

ROCHESTER ‘30 💛💙 pic.twitter.com/NuLWUr1eyh

— Sofia Tati (@SofiaTati2026) August 28, 2025

Addy Reed (2026, RHP/1B/3B, Indiana Gators-Thorpe/Craig/Center Grove High, IN, IU Columbus)

I’m so excited to announce my verbal commitment to IU Columbus! Excited for what is to come!❤️ @iupucsb @GatorsThorpe @Prospects25_26 @CenterGroveSB pic.twitter.com/7ZNTbQyvqF

— Addy Reed (@AddelynnReed) August 28, 2025

Emily Hacker (2026, SS/OF, Minnesota Force-George/Mankato East High, MN, Wisconsin-Green Bay)

#Committed Thank you @skubuske and @mbean_22 for this opportunity! I can’t wait for the next 4 years as a Phoenix!! pic.twitter.com/81yA4DXWXd

— Emily Hacker (@hacker_emily_) August 28, 2025

Sydney Jones (2026, OF/2B, Unity-Sizemore/Grassfield High, VA, Roanoke College)

Can’t wait for this next chapter! Go Noke! ♥️🖤🤍 @RoanokeSoftball @UnitySizemore pic.twitter.com/81NDGi31YD

— Sydney Jones (@Sydneyj_2026) August 28, 2025

Morgan Bzdusek (2026, OF, Wasco Diamonds-MM/Huntley High, IL, St. Olaf College)

Next 4 years!! 💛🖤@MmWasco @mahaffyt @WascoDiamonds @StOlafSoftball @HuntleySoftball pic.twitter.com/K4eCvLrzPb

— Morgan Bzdusek 2026 (@MorganBzdusek07) August 28, 2025

Izzy Rapson (2026, C, Indiana Shockwaves/Carroll High, IN, Danville Area Community College)

#rolljags🐆@GSP_Hitting @daccwsb @CarrollSoftball @shockwaveswhite pic.twitter.com/dD8jc2nUAe

— Izzy Rapson 2026 (@irapson2026) August 27, 2025

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HSOTD

Today’s Hype Song of the Day is …

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BTITW

Today’s Best Thing In The World is …

The treadmill screening of ‘THE LONG WALK’ took place, where every person had to walk on a treadmill faster than 3MPH for the whole movie.

If they stopped, they were escorted out of the theater. pic.twitter.com/ACGlKJ5Kwz

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) September 1, 2025

— Carlos Arias, Line Drive Media (Follow Carlos on Twitter @los_stuff)