by Timothy Rutt
The East Altadena Little League Challenger team for children with special needs held its championship (and really, only) game of the season with the EALL's league champion White Sox on Sunday afternoon. Volunteer teenage coaches spent the season teaching team members about fielding, hitting, throwing, and the other basic skills, which culminated in Sunday's game.
The visiting White Sox did their best, but apparently were having a bad day in hitting, catching, and fielding, whereas every Challenger scored. For some reason, this happens every year -- thanks to the White Sox for making the game special for the Challengers. More after the jump.
Rosie had a hard time keeping on her hat as she ran to second.
The White Sox and Challengers high-five each other at the end of the game.
As they introduced the teams, there was a moment of silence as announcer Dwight Equitz read the name of No. 2, TIm Borquez, "now playing with the angels." Tim, 12, was a six year team member who died last month. The 2013 season will be dedicated to his memory, and the batting cages from now on will bear his name.
