by | July 25, 2020 · 3:06 pm

Robert Lewis throws out first pitch at Red Sox home opener


Before the Red Sox opened the 2020 season against the Baltimore Orioles, YBL franchise holder Robert Lewis was joined by Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and Mass. Governor Charlie Baker to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

Read more at: https://nesn.com/2020/07/watch-robert-lewis-jr-throw-first-pitch-before-red-sox-opening-day/

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by | · 2:50 pm

Game Photos: East Boston vs Stoneham (07/18/20)

Photo credit: Bob Marra

New game photos from Robert Marra from a recent game between East Boston and Stonheam.

East Boston vs Stoneham (07/18/20)

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by | July 20, 2020 · 3:37 pm

Robert Lewis appointed to UMass board of trustees


Robert Lewis Jr., founder and executive director of the BASE, was recently appointed to the UMass board of trustees by Gov. Charlie Baker. During the ceremony to Gov. Baker said “Robert Lewis is a dedicated leader and fierce advocate for our urban youth.” The Yawkey League congratulates Robert on receiving this great honor.

In 2020, Robert along with his son Stephen entered a new franchise into the Yakwey League. The BASE is off to a great start to the season going 5-0.

For more details on the appointment, pleas read the following article in the Boston Business Journal

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by | July 16, 2020 · 3:32 pm

New Game Photos

Eddie Hardiman (Salve Regina) on the mound for the Brighton Braves.
Photo credit: Bob Marra

As he often did last year Robert Marra stopped by and took photos at a couple of our games. Photos are from games between the McKay Club and East Boston, as well as the Bright Braves vs The BASE.

McKay Club vs East Boston (07/11/20)

Brighton Braves vs The BASE (07/12/20)

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by | July 7, 2020 · 3:08 pm

A Return To Baseball

Nick Powers on the mound for Stoneham. Photo credit: Natalina Colucci

Last night the Yakwey League returned to field with a game between the Stoneham Sabers and Charlestown Townies. Despite the layoff it was an exciting well played game that ended in an eight inning tie.

Stoneham took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first. Charlestown bounced back to take a 5-1 lead by scoring three runs in the second and two runs in the third. Stoneham would score four in the top of the fifth to tie the game at 5-5.

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Game two of the Yawkey League season will be tonight on the turf field at Pine Banks (map). The Charlestown Townies will play host to the East Boston Expos with a first pitch schedule for 8pm.

Anyone choosing to attend the game is encouraged to adhere to all social distance guidelines.

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by | July 6, 2020 · 4:24 pm

2020 YBL Season Opener

With the start of Phase 3, Step 1 the Yakwey League is set to begin its 2020 season in accordance with all state and local guidelines.

The first game will feature the Stoneham Sabers and the Charlestown Townies on the grass field at Pine Banks (map). First pitch to be thrown at 8pm.

Anyone choosing to attend the game is encouraged to adhere to all social distance guidelines.

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