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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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