Astros Season Ends

Despite an outstanding regular season in which the Astros lost only 2 of 14 games and finished second overall in the MYBA league, the Astros saw a quick exit in the playoffs. The Astros earned a bye in the first round but were defeated by the Rockies in the second round. We haven't acquired much video footage of Andrew playing baseball this year; and this wasn't the best game for it. Nonetheless, here are the highlights for Andrew (and his friend Nathan). Andrew was walked, was hit by a pitch, had a couple stolen bases, scored a run and made a nice catch in the field. The baseball season is finished ... time for hockey!

MYBA Tournament Bracket Set

The Medina Youth Baseball Association season ending tournament bracket is final (11-12 yr olds). Andrew and his Astros finished second in the league overall, and first among NL teams. This gets them a first round bye in the NL bracket. The winner of the NL bracket will play the winner of the AL bracket for the championship. The Yankees, the top seed in the AL, also finished the regular season in 1st place (by 1/2 game over Astros). Astros play the winner of Reds/Dodgers Monday night (click image to right for magnified view).

All-Star Game

Andrew was voted by his fellow teammates as one of two players to represent the Astros in the 11 year old All-State game that took place today (two were also voted to the 12 year old All-Star game). Unfortunately, the NL All-Stars lost the game to the AL All-Stars 5-15 mostly due to a poor start in which erratic pitching and fielding put the NL team in the hole 0-7 after the first inning. Andrew struck out his first two at bats and I was wondering if he'd "show up" for up for the game. Thankfully he redeemed himself by crushing a long ball over the left fielder's head in his last at bat for a double which also drove in 2 runs. It was the longest and only extra base hit of the game (yes, Dad was proud). Despite the loss, the NL All-Stars each received a medal of honor at the end of the game. Dad was busy helping coaching, but managed to take a few pictures and video clips with his phone shown here.

Astros Win Again

Last night the Astros played the Reds in a late MYBA league game. The Astros continued their hot streak winning the game easily with solid pitching and great hitting. Andrew was on fire with 3 hits in 3 at bats, stole 6 bases and scored 3 runs. In the field he played 1B, 3B and OF. The Astros remain undefeated with a record of 6-0-1. Two more games this week against the A's and the Pirates (although Andrew will miss the second game because we'll be at the Louisville Feis with weekend for Abby).

Astros Win Again

I have not posted much about Andrew's baseball team this year yet. However, they finally have been playing some games (after many rain-outs early in the season). Andrew's Astros played tonight and won again bringing their team record to an impressive 5-0-1 and keeping them in first place. In his last game Andrew had two big hits and earned the "game ball" from the coach at the end of the game. Tonight he was a little rusty but still managed to a walk in three at bats. More to come as the Astros pursue the championship in the MYBA.