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A combination of tears for a disappointing loss and smiles for an unforgettable season put an end to the final huddle of the 2010 varsity baseball team.
On May 6, the varsity baseball team said their final goodbyes to the closing season with a devastating 5-8 loss to the Washington Eagles in the playoffs. “It was difficult for the team to have done so well all year winning 23 games and being in first place 13-1 all season only to have some breaks in the final game against Washington,” coach John Donohue said. “We overcame some adversity, but when it ends up being three runs short, I know the players felt disappointed.”
At the championship on May 13, Galileo shot down the Washington Eagles 5-4, winning the City Championship for the first time since 1978.
Despite outplaying formidable opponents and overcoming multiple hardships in the past, the Cardinals did not bring their full potential to the field in time, according to senior pitcher and designated hitter Chris Chen. “We didn’t come out with a sense of urgency,” Chen said. “We waited too long to pick up the intensity.”
Although the Cardinals were eliminated in the playoffs, the season came to an end filled with remarkable accomplishments: Donohue made his landmark 600th career win in Hawaii, the team won a game for the first time in three years in San Diego, and earned the best record in the AAA League this year. “We were by far the best team in the league, and even though we didn’t make it to the championship, we had a great season,” senior shortstop Dominic Schwartz said.
The season coming to a finish and the seniors moving on to college means the beginning of a new team. “ I hope that the younger players on the team remember this disappointing feeling of coming up short, and use it to motivate them to take the championship for the 2011 season,” senior centerfielder Michael Inouye said.
MVP
Due to their outstanding performances and leadership skills, senior outfielder and pitcher Nate Gilchrist and senior third base man and first base man Nick Allen are The Lowell’s choices for Most Valuable Players this year. “They not only lead the team with their superior play, but also motivated us with their inspirational speeches in team huddles,” senior pitcher and outfielder Sam Mallonee said.
Other than providing the team with their full support, they also did their best to contribute to the team. “Nate set a really good example on the field with hard work and great leadership, and had a great season at the plate and on the mound,” Schwartz said. “Nick was also a good leader and always came through for us when we needed a big hit.” |
