Challenger Division Game Highlight of Baseball Tourney

Story Updated 9:00AM Monday, August 22, 2011

The two week-plus Medford Invitational Tournament is wrapping up Monday, and for the fifth straight year, the all-star baseball players took a break from the action for a special game on Sunday.

MIT athletes and volunteers came together to help children with physical and mental disabilities play some ball in a Challenger Division game. There was no score, no strike count, and no outs. Everyone had a chance at bat, to run the bases, and to come home. There was dancing between innings, great fan participation, and several special guests.

The annual baseball tournament will conclude on Monday night with Tewksbury and Medford playing in the Championship game at 7:00PM at Columbus Park.

State Representative Paul Donato (D-Medford, Malden) was cheered on by Pat the Patriot, Wally the Green Monster, and Blades as he threw out the first pitch.

Malden All-star John Marsinelli heads to first base after getting a hit.

Everyone in the ballpark- athletes, volunteers, and fans- all busted a move throughout the game. Malden All-stars Kyle Colbert and Brady Maher have fun doing the Chicken Dance.

Blades, the Bruins’ mascot, greeted his fans.

Colbert keeps his eyes on the ball.

– InsideMedford.com