June 6th, 2014
Drew's team faced off against the first place Mets in
tonight's contest, a team that has beaten them by a combined 20-2 score. The
Dodgers came out ready to play tonight, keeping the score close through the
first few innings. The Mets put a few runs on the board late in the game to take
a 4 run lead, and things were looking dire for the Dodgers. Drew managed a walk
in the final frame after making contact with the ball but popping out in his
first at-bat. He eventually came around to score, narrowing the gap as his team
attempted to come back. Although the inning ended before they could manage to
grab the lead, the highlight was a swinging bunt that was overthrown at first
and resulted in the batter coming around to score the tying run. This has to be
the shortest "little league home run" I have ever seen! The game was called due
to the time limit at that point, but coming back was just as good as a victory
to the kids on the Dodgers team!
For the first time Drew was moved to first base tonight -
because he had sunglasses and the normal first baseman did not - and he
performed quite well there. He did not get many throws that came his way while
in the field, but he did snag a hot line drive in the first inning. He made it
look like it was a commonplace play, but the ball went from the bat to his glove
quick! I was thrilled and amazed that he caught it!
Game 11 - vs. Mets
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Drew manning first base early in the game.
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Drew swinging and missing in his first at-bat.
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Drew was looking for a big hit tonight...
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...but his first shot was a popup to the right side of the
infield.
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Drew watching his popup go high into the air...
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...before heading back to his bench.
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Drew on first base with a runner at his side.
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Drew watching as hit pitcher throws a strike.
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Drew holding off swinging at a ball that was low and outside.
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Drew still looking for a base hit.
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Drew heading to first base after being issued a walk.
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Drew adjusting his gear after reaching first base.
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Drew listening to the third base coach after stealing second
base.
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Drew rounding third while coming home to score in the final
inning.
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