CANES Baseball Hill . Carrollton, Ga

Another birthday today! 🎉 Happiest Birthday to Coach Justin! We hope you’ve had an amazing day celebrating.

We are so thankful for him and all he does for our team and boys. He doesn’t just show up for the team he shows up for the families as well. He’s always willing to lend a listening ear, offer encouragement, and be there whenever someone needs him, both on and off the field.

Not only is he the best heating and air man around, keeping everyone’s homes cool, but he also helps keep things cool for the team on the field! 😎⚾

We appreciate everything you do. Enjoy your day—you deserve it! 🎂🎈🎉

A BIG Happy Birthday from the Canes family to our one and only bookkeeper! 🎉⚾

Not only does he keep the books straight, but he’s also the proud keeper of the WD-40 for all our squeaky chairs. 🤣

He helps keep us all in line, answers the same question about the score approximately 3,824 times every tournament, and somehow always does it with a smile on his face.

We appreciate everything you do for our team and families. We hope you have an amazing birthday!

Our boys’ season came to an end in extra innings with a walk-off home run. While we’re disappointed not to be advancing to the championship game, we couldn’t be more proud of the way these boys battled back and competed against tough competition all weekend. This may not have been the ending we hoped for, but it’s been an incredible season, and we’re proud. 💛🖤⚾

Blue eye paint and number 6s showing support for Xavier Taylor! 💙⚾️🧢

Canes start off slow but make a great come back falling short by 1 run to East Cobb. Next game starting in a few minutes!

Early but beautiful morning for our families to get this last and final weekend started of the spring season for our team!

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🙏💔This week, kids weren’t gathering to play baseball—they were gathering to pray.

A community came together on the field for 12-year-old Xavier Taylor, who is fighting for his life after being struck in the neck by a baseball. Seeing teammates, classmates, friends, and families with heads bowed and hands lifted in prayer was a powerful reminder of hope in the midst of heartbreak.

Days ago, Xavier was doing what he loved most.
The New Jersey pitcher and shortstop was warming up before a youth baseball game when, according to his family, a baseball struck him in the neck. He collapsed, went into cardiac arrest, and was airlifted to the hospital.
Today, his father says Xavier remains in extremely critical condition on a ventilator.
But if you listen to the people who know Xavier best, you’ll hear something stronger than fear.
You’ll hear faith.
During a prayer gathering outside Cooper Hospital, one supporter shared a message that has spread through the community:
“If faith as small as a mustard seed can move a mountain, imagine what God can do through faith that roars.”
And Xavier’s family is roaring.
His father, Greg, says they believe in miracles and remain steadfast in their belief that Xavier will recover.
“We know that a miracle will come and our boy will play again,” he wrote.
As heartbreaking as this story is, there is also something beautiful happening around it.
Families across the country are placing baseball bats outside their front doors. Teams are wearing Xavier’s number. Strangers who have never met him are stopping what they’re doing to pray for a little boy fighting the biggest battle of his life.
Looking at this photo, I can’t help but think about what these kids are carrying. They should be talking about summer baseball, upcoming games, and who gets the start on the mound.
Instead, they’re standing together praying for their friend.
Today, Xavier remains in the ICU.
His family remains at his bedside.
And an entire community remains united in one hope: Xavier wakes up.
Please continue praying for Xavier Taylor and everyone who loves him. 💙⚾️🙏
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