Championship Game ... again!

Well, they did it again.

Bowdie coached his minor league team to the championship game.

Not that he didn't have help ...

couldn't have done it without the Matts -

Matt Pognant & Matt Larson!

Blaine was thrilled to be playing in the big game again!

Read about last year's game here.

The only difference between last season and this season was:
1.  Jarrett wasn't on this team (he moved up to majors, remember?)
2.  this team was undefeated in the regular season (last year's wasn't)

So, it was a big night!

Love these pennants for the back of the dugout!

SOOOoooo much better than a big hanging banner ... 

each player keeps their pennant at the end of the season.

Pregame pep talk by Coach Bowdie.

Serious stuff.

Warming up at short stop.

This was Blaine's position,

unless pitching or catching.

Loved this pic so much, had to blow it up a little bigger.

Look at that face.

Pure determination!

The game was close for the first couple of innings.

Then we pulled away.

Blaine came in and pitched the last 3 and 1/3 innings.

He struck out 8, had 2 walks and no hits.

Offensively, he walked twice and scored 2 runs.

He hit a hard line drive, but the pitcher snagged it and threw him out.

After the win - RELIEF!

Lining up for the medals ...

Getting his medal from the minor league director.

So proud of all these boys!

Once again, a great season with wonderful players and families!!