New York Day 15

Dax out in right field!

Today was Championship Day at Cooperstown. This was exciting because we had an early game against the Alaska Drillers. It was scheduled for 9 o’clock, but we had several delays because it rained most of the night. They mopped up the field with big sponge rollers, though, and they had it playable by about 10:30. Our boys played really well and it wasn’t a very close game. We ended up winning 13-4, so we advanced to the quarterfinal. 

This game would be against a team from Utah that was seeded #1 called the Clutch. In the top of the first, we jumped out to a 3-0 lead, but they quickly changed pitchers. In the end, we lost 20-5, partially because our best pitcher couldn’t go with a tight back. We still felt pretty good about a top 5 finish, and Dax finally had some balls hit to him. He made every play, which was nice, since he hadn’t seen many hit his way throughout the week.

Taking pictures of Dax is always an adventure.

His teammates came to help him get a good picture.

Dax really wanted a jumping pic!

Dax's team played so well!

Cooperstown was a success.

Professional photographers take a few pics throughout the tournament.
We snapped photos of them on the screen.

Dax made a great leaping catch that they photographed.

Dax went back to the barracks and got all cleaned up so we could check him out. Then we ate at the house and headed back for the closing ceremony. It was pretty low key, but they did introduce all the players and teams that showed up, which wasn’t too many.

The Barons walking across the stage.

Seth giving the baseball mascot a high-five.

The championship game started at 9:15, and Dax really wanted to go. He and Dad went and found his team and watched the game until pretty late. There were fireworks and lots of hits, and even a little wiffle ball. It was late by the time we finished seeing the fire flies and got to bed.

Dax hanging out with his friends pretty late to watch the championship game.