Maine Mania

This weekend the boys and their respective teams made it to the Elite Baseball League playoffs. 

Garrett was playing his games up in Westbrook, ME (near Portsmouth) first thing Saturday morning and Connor was playing in South Berwick, ME about an hour south of Garrett's game.  So it was a divide and conquer weekend.  

This crew headed out bright and early but still managed to be smiling.

Garrett and his team looked like a well oiled machine winning 13-3 against their rivals Team Mizuno Gold.  Their next opponent, the South Maine River Rats, were the number 1 seed in the bracket and we knew this wasn't going to be an easy game.  

It looks like Garrett was selected to pitch and he didn't disappoint.  He managed to pitch four amazing innings and the team beat the number 1 seed 9-8.  Go Hurricanes!

A very happy team after a stellar day!

Unfortunately the Fury team didn't have a lucky day.  They lost 10-5 to Mizuno Northeast Nationals (who ended up winning the championship) and another loss to SU Pirates North 12-2.  It wasn't the day they hoped for but in the end a huge ice cream and some fun raised their spirits.  Connor, I apologize I don't have details and lots to write but I didn't make it until the end of the second game.  I tried my best to get there but the distance and the timing was tough.  We love you!

  

We all met up (Silverman's included) in Wells, ME for the evening.  We went out to dinner at the Lobster Pound Restaurant where we were greatly entertained by the lobsters.

What a fun night and the perfect way to celebrate a great club season.

Garrett returned for day 2 of the EBL championships.  Garrett came to play and used all his intensity and determination throughout the two games.  Garrett lead off the game and he dropped a triple against one of the best pitchers in New England.  He continued the whole day with amazing defense and killer offense.  Unfortunately they had to play the number 1 seed again twice (losing 13-3 and 22-2).  Putting an end to the Hurricanes season.

At the end of the second game, Garrett held strong and congratulated the other team even though he was very upset.  The other teams coaches seeked out Garrett to compliment his play and tell him he played great.  On the way to the car, one umpire drove up to Garrett and told him he was remarkable.  He told Garrett it was like watching his son play and it was an honor to watch him play.  During this conversation, the other umpire came over to congratulate Garrett.  He told Garrett that he mainly umpires 12 year old baseball games and his swing was better than most he sees.  Garrett really appreciated the compliments but the sting of losing will take a while to get over.

Boys you played great and played hard.  Be proud of your accomplishments and know that we are proud of you!