First Tournament, First Championship
What a weekend for WinCity Baseball! Playing in a round robin hosted by the Stephen’s City Thunder, our team faced tough competition against the Thunder, the Stonewall Tigers, and the East Coast Cavaliers. We came away with a perfect 5–0 record and, most importantly, our very first championship as a team in our very first tournament.
This milestone was full of exciting firsts. Hayden C and Keegan M each hit their first home runs of the season! Hayden had an incredible weekend at the plate, driving in five runs in multiple games and hitting both a triple and a double in key moments. Keegan brought speed and power, combining clutch hitting with stolen bases to keep pressure on every opponent.
But this was far from a two-player show. Cullen T and William D delivered big RBIs, Ben M added consistent hitting and solid pitching, and Maddux H and Jayden F came up with timely at-bats to drive in runs. Our pitchers—Theodore, Gus, Ben, Jayden, and Hayden—combined for multiple shutouts, showing just how far our team has come in a short time. On defense, the team was sharp and steady, committing almost no errors across five games.
Every win was earned through teamwork. Against the Whitacre Tigers, aggressive baserunning made the difference, with the team stealing seven bases to edge out a 6–5 victory. Against the Thunder, patience at the plate led to double-digit runs, while strong pitching shut the door. In the championship-clinching game, the kids showed discipline and focus, walking away with a 9–0 win backed by another shutout performance on the mound.
This weekend was a reminder of why we built this program: to give kids the chance to learn, grow, and compete at a high level. This weekend showed how quickly these players are building chemistry, sharpening their skills, and rising to the challenge.
Thank you to our sponsors for making moments like this possible. Your support allows us to represent Winchester baseball proudly, build opportunities in youth baseball, and show what’s possible when a group of kids, coaches, and families come together. We’re only just getting started, but this first championship is proof that we’re on the right path in travel baseball in Winchester VA.
Left to Right: WinCity Baseball, Stephen’s City Thunder, East Coast Cavaliers, Stonewall Tigers
