Birmingham players celebrate after the final out during the LA City Division I baseball championship against the Chatsworth at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, June 3, 2017 in Los Angeles. Birmingham won 4-3. (Photo by Michael Yanow for fi360 News)
Birmingham pitcher Eddie Rosales (21) celebrates after the final out during the LA City Division I baseball championship against the Chatsworth at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, June 3, 2017 in Los Angeles. Birmingham won 4-3. (Photo by Michael Yanow for fi360 News)
Los Angeles, Ca – On the big stage players rise or fall under the bright lights. The Birmingham Patriots pitcher Eddie Rosales fighting the elements found a way withstand a late Chatsworth rally for 4-3 victory for the title at Dodgers Stadium.
Rosales had to dig deep after the favorite Chatsworth just delivered a two-run double by Josh Medina in bottom of 7th inn with two-out. You could ask for better spot to be in to show your greatness.
Birmingham catch Johnny Tincherin (4) celebrates after scoring a run during the LA City Division I baseball championship against the Chatsworth at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, June 3, 2017 in Los Angeles. Birmingham won 4-3. (Photo by Michael Yanow for fi360 News)
Birmingham shortstop Alex Ballesteros (16) throws the ball for first base during the LA City Division I baseball championship against the Chatsworth at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, June 3, 2017 in Los Angeles. Birmingham won 4-3. (Photo by Michael Yanow for fi360 News)
“I’m going to Disneyland,” said Rosales “We’re City Champs.”
Birmingham grad night was little more special after leaving Dodgers Stadium with the win.
They always say it’s very tough to beat a team three times in a year. This was their third time meeting up this year being league rivals. Chatsworth would definitely give away one of the regular season wins for the big one.
Chatsworth pitcher Josh Medina (24) throws the ball during the LA City Division I baseball championship against the Birmingham at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, June 3, 2017 in Los Angeles. Birmingham won 4-3. (Photo by Michael Yanow for fi360 News)
Birmingham pitcher Armando Yanez (9) throws the ball during the LA City Division I baseball championship against the Chatsworth at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, June 3, 2017 in Los Angeles. Birmingham won 4-3. (Photo by Michael Yanow for fi360 News)
Birmingham’s title victory was its second in four years. Chatsworth finished a runner-up for the fourth time in six years. So best believe this two teams will have more battles to come.
Birmingham outfielder Daniel Gamboa (25) jumps into the arms of outfielder Dylan Hernandez (7) while celebrating after the final out during the LA City Division I baseball championship against the Chatsworth at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, June 3, 2017 in Los Angeles. Birmingham won 4-3. (Photo by Michael Yanow for fi360 News)
