Schools
What’s the key to success in a Little League all-star game? “Really belting it out, hopefully,” said nine-year-old Jared Regan after the major league all-stars finished their game.
This week marks the end of the regular sports season; although specific seedings have not yet been announced, several Vineyard teams end the spring with records strong enough to move them into the postseason.
The high school teams move into the last days of regular-season play this week, so be sure to come out and support the Vineyarders on their home turf! With the exception of track and field, each team has at least one home game.
Unlike other spring sports at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School, sailing can’t move indoors in inclement weather.
The team is on the water most afternoons, after catching the bus from school to Sailing Camp Park (parent organization Sail MV provides the facilities and equipment for the team). When it rains, they rig up the boats. When there’s no wind, they go out and practice nonetheless. And if there’s a late-season snow shower, well, the team’s still on the water. About the only thing that can keep them inside is lightning.
Expect the fields at the regional high school to be busy this week, with 10 home games being played between now and next Thursday.
Little League
Richie Bartlett of the Orioles hit a grand slam during Saturday’s game against the Reds, but the Orioles were nonetheless outslugged 11-9.
Ben Peters threw three scoreless innings for the Marlins in his pitching debut, helping his team to a 14-3 victory over the Rays. The Rays came back in their next game, however, winning 16-12 against the Orioles. Andrew Morehead and Keaton Aliberti of the Rays had seven strikeouts between them.
The Twins remain undefeated after three games.
