By the summer of 2001, it was time to prepare for every little-leaguers dream – the Little League World Series. It was only a matter of time before they’d face Japan in the finals and bring the trophy back to the United States of America like those kids from Toms River, New Jersey. First they just had to take care of some petty regional qualifiers. No problem, right? The field was amped up with snack stands, an announcers booth, and caution tape around the dugouts to keep the children’s parents from seeking autographs mid-game. Fast forward to the 4th inning and the game was over. The 10-run-rule, or mercy rule for those unfamiliar with the rules of little league, had taken effect. Fishtown 11 East Abington 1. So much for that dream. After finishing up the regionals in a much more quiet way, one more win and two more losses, without the announcers, snack stands, or caution tape, it was time to focus on the next step of his baseball career – junior high.
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