Little League: SXM vs. Ontario

When a little league team from the Sint Maarten, Dutch Caribbean (SXM) visits Canada, what do they do? They play hard, of course. I’m so proud of our team, The Daily Herald. They consisted of five 14 or 15-year-olds, five 9 to 11-year-olds, and a six year old. They faced a team of 14 and 15-year-olds without a single qualm, and they dominated on the field. Someday, you might see some of these in the major leagues! Here’s Little King, on of our 10-year-olds, reporting on his team’s game. 

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Today we went to a baseball game, The Daily Herald vs. Blue Jays- St. Catherines.

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1st batter: Triston. Walk.

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Triston up at bat

2nd batter, Little King, walked.

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Puppy had no fear. He even made it to first base.

3rd batter Tre hit a single.

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Adonis after scoring a run

4th batter Big King hit the two runs batted in.

“I got two first base, two second base, third, and we won.” Adonis, 12

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Skijlaar ready at first

When we got three outs, Triston was the starting pitcher. Little King was the catcher.

“I went 2 for 2 with 2 singles.” -Tre, 14

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Lewis on the mound

 

The ball one could have passed, but I blocked it.

“I was left outfield and the team that we played never hit a pop fly so I didn’t do much.” Theo, 14

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Little King catching

A boy hit the ball. Herald make an error. He ran to second base after the next batter came to bat.

“We had so much fun.” Triston, 9

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Big King in the infield

The boy on second, he stoled 3rd. I got the ball and I throw one time.

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Zack watches his teammate slide into home

We win St. Catherines Blue Jays 11-7.

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SXM proud.

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Yes, these boys certainly did make SXM proud! Way to represent your country, team. It’s not so much that they won– it’s the hard work they put in and the courage it takes to go up against bigger kids. It’s the good sportsmanship, the encouragement, and the confidence. This team makes me proud all the time! I’m thankful for them and glad I get to be one of their coaches. 

Read Tre’s article on camping

Read Theo’s article on Safari Niagara

Read Tristan’s article on Harriet Tubman

Read Lewis’ article on the Welland Canal Locks

Read Adonis’ article on the Ontario Science Centre

Read Skijlaar’s article on Niagara Falls fireworks and magic

Read Big King’s article on Niagara Falls and the Maid of the Mist boat ride

 

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