Little League Update: NEAA/Hillhouse Little League Teams Clash

The NEAA Major’s baseball program played an intra-league series with the Hillhouse Little League baseball program last week. This was the first meeting of the two programs and hopefully the start of an annual event.  The four NEAA teams were matched up against the four Hillhouse teams in a two game series with each team playing one game at home and one on the road. The first match up was the NEAA Cubs vs the Hillhouse Astros played at Langone Park. The Cubs got out to and early lead and hung on for an 11-9 victory to give game one to the NEAA. Game two pitted the NEAA Cardinals vs the Hillhouse Red Sox at Boston Common. This game was a back and forth affair with the NEAA Cardinals eventually pulling out a 6-5 victory and give the NEAA a 2-0 lead in the series. Game three saw the NEAA Tigers battle the Hillhouse Nationals at Boston Common. The Tigers were no match for the first place Nationals and the Nationals walked away with an 11-3 victory cutting the NEAA lead in the series to 2 games to 1. Game four saw the NEAA Indians take on the Hillhouse Rangers at Langone Park. The Indians prevailed in that match-up giving the NEAA a 3-1 lead in the series. Saturday was supposed to bring the last 4 games but rain washed out the day and shortened the series. Still, the series was enjoyed by all and it was great for the players in the NEAA to get to meet and play against their peers in Hillhouse. The coaches and fans also did their part to make the games special. The NEAA would like to thank David Wolf for taking the lead on this and making it happen from the Hillhouse side. When all is said and done this experience only helps enhance the quality of baseball for all the players involved and that is what these two programs are all about.

North2South Baseball Classic to be held

Teams from the North End and the South End Little Leagues will once again square off at the annual North2South Baseball Classic Baseball Tournament playing at home in each part of the City.

The classic baseball event is coordinated each year by State Representative Aaron Michlewitz in an effort to unite two of the best communities through athletic activities.

“As a youth baseball coach for the previous nine years, I am proud to sponsor an event like this,” Michlewitz said.

He extended his thanks to the North End Athletic Association and the South End Baseball League, who helped orchestrate the planning and execution of this special event.

“I’m looking forward to having another successful turnout and two competitive games between the teams,” Michlewitz said.

Michlewitz encourages his constituents from both communities to join him in cheering on the players (12 year olds and under) as they participate in two action packed games scheduled for Tuesday, June 19 at 6pm at Langone Field and on Sunday, June 24 at6 Peter’s Park in the South End at 5pm.

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