May 30, 2009

ST. ALBANS defeats wilson hs FOR SECOND STRAIGHT Congressional Bank BASEBALL CLASSIC TITLE

(Washington, DC) – St. Albans School held on for a 5-4 victory over Wilson High School in the 2nd annual Congressional Bank Baseball Classic (CBBC) before 1,891 fans at Nationals Park Saturday night. The Congressional Bank Baseball Classic features a matchup between D.C. public and private high schools.

“What a great game and a great effort by both teams,” said Erik Moses, CEO for the DC Sports and Entertainment Commission which helped organize the tournament. “The kids really enjoyed themselves especially getting an opportunity to play in Nationals Park.”

St. Albans also defeated Wilson HS for the 2008 title.

2009 RESULTS
CBBC Championship Game
St. Albans 5, Wilson HS 4
Senior Matt Bowman went 3-for-4 at the plate and drove in one run. Bowman had three of St. Albans five hits.

CBBC Public School Semi-Final Game (DCIAA Championship)
Wilson HS 9, H.D. Woodson HS 1
Wilson sophomore Jacob Polin pitched seven complete innings giving up only one run and striking out eight. The Tigers scored nine runs on seven hits including a 2-for-2 effort by second baseman George Geiger.

CBBC Private School Semi-Final Game
St. Albans School 8, Gonzaga College HS 1
St. Albans senior pitcher Matt Bowman went 3-for-3 at the plate and pitched seven complete innings giving up one run and striking out 11.

CBBC All-Star Game
Red All-Stars 10, Blue All-Stars 3