2017 - Single A Marauders (CCLL)
2018 - AAA Pirates (CCLL)
2019 - Majors A's (ECLL)
The Championship game against the Giants was Saturday and we were going into the the game undefeated in a double elimination situation. We beat this team the previous Saturday, and they played the Wednesday before to make it to the Finals. There was a question about whether Drew would be the starting pitcher, and in the end the coach gave him the nod. Here's his first pitch.
Drew pitched for 2 innings never letting a runner make it home. At the end of the second, the score was 0-10 in favor of the A's. The game went only 4 innings when we mercy ruled the Giants on a passed ball at home plate to bring in the winning run. Kind of anti-climactic when the boys didn't realize that run ended the game.
 |
| Drew is on the top right |
On Sunday, our new league held closing ceremonies - which is new for us. It was really cool as only the winning teams received trophies except for our Major division which received rings!
 |
| Drew is on the far right |
 |
| The Bling |
And the big surprise to Dad and Drew was that he got the All-Star invitation for this summer! A new league and Drew made All-Stars for the 9-11 team! They do All-Stars differently in our league compared to our previous one. It's only 1 team per age group and it's 100% invitation only - not just because you sign-up and want to play summer ball.
I knew about the nod about 24 hours earlier, but chose to keep it a secret from father and son - so it was like a Christmas Gift for the both of them. Drew couldn't have been more excited and surprised, or Dave more proud. Drew's name was the first read and he had to go on the field to await his new teammates names to be called.
 |
| Drew accepting his All-Star Nod |
 |
| The Award |
More than 24 hours later - this family is still in baseball shock and glowing in the excitement. We are looking forward to the Tournament of Champions this weekend and All-Star games which kick off in about 2.5 weeks!
