In a pivotal moment during the Long Island Class B baseball championship, Babylon's pitcher, Gavin McDonnell, faced a tight spot with the bases loaded and no outs. Coach Michael Birnbaum calmed McDonnell, emphasizing to keep opponents from getting the ball out of the infield. McDonnell responded effectively, retiring the next three batters and preserving Babylon's lead. With this momentum, Babylon eventually secured a 6-1 victory. Aidan Kistner highlighted the team's supportive spirit, and this win marked Babylon’s first title since 2023 and their sixth overall in the program's history.
Just get outs, the score doesn't matter. Just get as many people out as you can. You can only control throwing the ball for strikes.
I tell them all the time, whether it be a win or a loss, next season starts after the last pitch of the season.
Just keep on rooting for my guys - yelling for Gavin, yelling for everyone. Just keep on talking to him, and he got out of it.
I went out to just settle them. Told pitcher Gavin, just keep working. They haven't gotten the ball out of the infield, and if you do that again, they won't score.
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