The Mafia Baseball Club Secures Spot in World Series History
The Mafia Baseball Club, a team from the Pacific Northwest, has earned their ticket to play in the prestigious Babe Ruth World Series.
The team, coached by Luke Roth and Mateo Vodjansky, was the top finishing team in the Pacific Northwest Regional Tournament in Calgary, Alberta, from July 13-17. They will now head to Branson, Missouri, where the World Series is scheduled to begin on July 27 and run through August 5.
The club has roots in both Toledo, Washington, and Northwest Oregon, with local athletes from Astoria, Warrenton, Seaside, and Knappa, among others, making up the team. Oliver Stevens (Knappa), Zephan Pierce (Warrenton), Sam Schacher (Astoria), Dallas Norris (Astoria), and Hayden Halsen (Seaside) are some of the talented players on the team.
According to Roth, most of the players on the Mafia Baseball Club have the talent to play at the next level, so the club is designed to be a building block for them to continue to get extra reps and develop outside of the high school season. "Playing in the Babe Ruth World Series is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for any baseball player," Roth said in an email to The Astorian.
The team has already started fundraising to help cover the cost of sending the team to the World Series. They are currently holding a raffle for a chartered crabbing or fishing trip. To purchase tickets, contact @Dara-Stevens-2 via Venmo.
Roth shared a Q&A he conducted with four of his team members with The Astorian. The players discussed their experiences with the team and what they enjoy about playing for the Mafia Baseball Club.
The team's success is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the players and coaches. As they prepare to head to the World Series, fans will be able to watch the games live-streamed by the subscription streaming platform SportsEngine Play.
The Mafia Baseball Club's journey to the World Series is a remarkable achievement, and the team is looking forward to competing against the best teams from around the world.
Source: Yahoo Sports