Two Vineyard teams are still in competition and on Monday the 11-years-old-and-under team hosted Barnstable in what turned out to be a nail-biter until the very last out. Barnstable eventually won the game 8–7, but because the tournament’s early stages are double-elimination, the under-elevens are still in the competition.
Marlin Goodwin, #8, stood on the mound, his Vineyard-purple jersey tucked into gray baseball slacks. Penn Field was quiet. The scoreboard displayed a full count. Barnstable had runners on second and third.
Officials at Martha's Vineyard Little League decided Friday to cancel the weekend's opening day celebrations due to the impending wet weather forecast.
On Saturday, families, coaches and players gathered for the minor and major league championships. For the majors, the day ended with the Cubs on top, defeating the Pirates 13-9.
The clang of aluminum bats and cheers from parents echoed across Penn Field in Oak Bluffs Saturday for opening day of the Martha’s Vineyard Little League season.
