Dan and Pat Donnelly offer a comprehensive recap of the MIAA State Baseball Tournament as it heads into its final weekend. They delve into notable performances and players from the tournament, discussing state championship matchups across divisions, including standout teams like Braintree, Chelmsford, and Walpole. The discussion also covers predictions for the finals, player injuries, and candidates for MIAA Player of the Year. The episode closes with a segment on stolen bases' value in modern baseball and personal reflections on memorable rookie seasons. Additionally, a touching tribute to Cape Cod League Hall of Famer Sol Yas.

Topics

01:10 Division 1 Tournament Recap

03:32 Braintree's Journey to the Finals

06:24 Chelmsford's Impressive Run

11:58 Division 2 Tournament Highlights

17:24 Division 3 Tournament Surprises

20:56 Division 4 and 5 Tournament Insights

25:26 MIAA Player of the Year Discussion

25:53 Shoutouts to Top Performers

26:44 State Tournament Highlights

29:54 Narrowing Down the Finalists

35:07 Three Up, Three Down Segment

35:43 Memorable Rookie Seasons

39:34 Underachieving Teams Discussion

44:53 The Value of Stolen Bases

47:56 Heartfelt Tribute and Closing Remarks