PEEWEE > Marlins Top Dodgers 16-13 to Win 2025 Toronto Playgrounds Baseball Association House League Tournament 13U Peewee Division Championship Game

AFTER THE ARTFUL DODGERS ERASED A 12-6 DEFICIT DURING THEIR LAST AT BATS IN THE SIXTH FRAME TO FORCE AN EXTRA INNING, THE GRITTY MARLINS PREVAIL IN THE SEVENTH INNING TO TAKE HOME THE 2025 TPBA HOUSE LEAGUE TOURNAMENT 13U PEEWEE DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE AT CHRISTIE PITS

Beneath a tranquil ceiling of warm mid-September skies, the Marlins prevailed 16-13 over the Dodgers in a riveting and wild seven inning 2025 Toronto Playgrounds Baseball Association (TPBA) House League Tournament 13U Peewee Division Championship Game tonight at Christie Pits Diamond 2.

After scoring a pair in the top half of the sixth frame to give themselves a six run cushion, the Marlins seemed to be on cruise control towards a championship victory.

However, it was at this juncture when the proceedings took a detour as the baseball gods sent the game into a wild Twilight Zone denouement.

Trailing 12-6, the Dodgers came up for their last at bats in the bottom portion of the sixth inning and staged a miraculous six run rally to force an extra inning.

Following a leadoff hit by Oscar (11), Lucas (2) stroked a single that put two ducks on the pond.

With one out and runners on third and second base, Lennox (13) delivered a two RBI single that brought Oscar and Lennox home with a pair of runs that sliced the Dodgers deficit to four. Lennox would advance to second base on the play.

After a theft of third by Lennox, Walter (9) hit a RBI single that allowed Lennox to score and pull the Dodgers to within three of the Marlins.

With Walter on second base following a stolen base, Etienne (1) stroked a RBI hit that brought Walter home with a Dodgers run that trimmed the gap to two. On the play, Etienne moved over to second on a Marlins error.

Owen (5) followed with a RBI double that allowed Etienne to score another Dodgers run that made it a one run affair.

Following a theft of third by Owen, Pierce (3) delivered a RBI single that brought Owen home with the Dodgers game tying run.

Maximizing his grand thievery skills, Pierce swiped a pair of bases to advance into optimal scoring position at third base.

With the game on the line, Marlins reliever Ben (11) chalked up two strikeouts and a 1-3 groundout that put a kibosh on the Dodgers coup d’état in the sixth frame.

Taking the bull by the horns in the extra frame, the Marlins scored four in the top half of the seventh inning to stake themselves to a 16-12 lead.

After Sam (2) drew a leadoff walk, Jaxon (6) garnered a walk that put two swans on the lake.

With runners on third and second, Milo (7) stepped up to the dish and stroked a RBI hit that advanced Jaxon to third and brought Sam home with the Marlins go ahead run.

Following a walk by Leif (4) that loaded the bases, Mason (13) delivered a two RBI single move Leif over to second and allowed Jaxon and Milo to score a pair of Marlins runs.

After a theft of third and second respectively by Leif and Mason, Ben connected for a clutch two out RBI single that brought Leif home with another Marlins insurance run.

In a lionhearted effort, Dodgers reliever Oscar (11) tallied two strikeouts against the Marlins in the seventh frame.

Refusing to go quietly into the night, the Dodgers donned their rally caps in the bottom of the seventh inning in a determined effort to change their fate in the time continuum.

After hitting a leadoff single, Oscar turned on the afterburners and swiped a pair of bases to reach third.

Lucas followed with a 5-3 groundout that allowed Oscar to score and close the Dodgers gap to three.

With no desire to pussyfoot around the mulberry bush, Marlins reliever Theo (9) dialed up a groundout and two strikeouts to terminate the Dodgers last gasp comeback bid and seal the deal on the Marlins championship game win.

In the top half of the first frame, the Marlins jumped out to an early 3-0 lead.

Displaying patience at the plate, Ben, Henry (1) and Issy (5) garnered a trifecta combination of walks to open the inning and load the bases.

Theo followed with a solid RBI single that advanced Henry and Issy respectively over to third and second, and brought Ben home with the opening run of the proceedings.

With one out and the bases still jammed tighter than rush hour traffic on the Gardiner Expressway, Jaxon hit into a fielder’s choice that erased Theo at second, moved Henry to Issy to third, and allowed Henry to motor homeward with a Marlins run.

Taking advantage of a wild pitch, Issy charged home and beat the tag of Dodgers starting pitcher Owen by his chinny chin chin to score a dramatic run for the Marlins.

Following a two out walk by Milo that put Marlins runners at third and first, Jaxon made the bold as brass decision to steal home.

In a kinetic play at the dish, Dodgers catcher Oscar tagged out Jaxon on a pretty 1-2 putout for the third out.

In a ready steady effort, Dodgers starter Owen tallied a strikeout and a groundout to subdue the Marlins insurgency in the first frame.

The Dodgers replied with a run in the bottom of the first inning to close the margin to 3-1.

After drawing a one out walk, Owen swiped his way around the horn to third base with aplomb. Taking advantage of a Marlins error following his theft of third, Owen hustled home with the Dodgers first run of the game.

Unfazed, Marlins starter Issy racked up three strikeouts to end the Dodgers subversion in the first frame.

The Marlins added another herring to their lunch bucket in the top of the second inning to extend their upper hand to 4-1.

After stroking a leadoff hit, Leif made like intercontinental ballistic missile as he stole his way over to third base with poise.

Mason followed with a RBI single that brought Leif home with a Marlins run.

In a free and easy effort, Dodgers reliever Keiran (15) racked up three strikeouts to diffuse the Marlins in the second frame.

With a modicum of eagerness, the Dodgers threatened in the bottom half of the second inning.

After Lucas garnered a two out walk, Connor drew a walk that put two aboard.

With runners at third and second, Dodgers baserunner Lucas threw caution to the wind as he bolted towards the plate like a nimble blue wildebeest in an audacious bid to steal home.

In a rousing play at the dish, Marlins catcher Ben tagged out Lucas to thwart his grand thievery ambitions and ring up the third out.

Marlins reliever Mason chipped in with strikeout and a groundout against the Dodgers in the second frame.

With the wind in their sails, the Marlins tallied a four spot in the top of the third inning to widen their lead to 8-1.

After a leadoff walk by Henry, Issy stroked a hit that put two plankton on the pond.

Following a walk by Theo that loaded the bases, Sam drew a bases loaded RBI walk that allowed Henry to shuffle home with a Marlins run.

With the bases still loaded, Jaxon hit into a groundout that moved Theo and Sami over to third and second, and allowed Issy to score a Marlins run.

After Milo drew a walk that reloaded the bases, Leif delivered a two RBI single that brought Theo and Sam homeward with two more runs for the Marlins.

In a spirited foray, Dodgers reliever Pierce tallied a groundout versus the Marlins in the third frame.

Feeling a degree of umbrage at their situation, the Dodgers replied with a pair in the bottom of the third inning to slice their shortfall to 8-3.

After respective walks by Lennox and Walter, Etienne reached base on a hit by pitch that loaded the bases.

Owen followed with a one out bases loaded RBI walk that brought Lennox home with a Dodgers run.

With the bases still packed, Pierce hit into a fielder’s choice that erased Etienne at third, moved Owen over to third, and allowed Walter to score another run for the Dodgers.

In a gallant effort, Marlins reliever Sam (2) chalked up a strikeout, groundout and a fly out to short circuit the Dodgers rally in the third frame.

In the top half of the fourth, the Marlins replied with two runs to increase their advantage to 10-3.

With one out, Connor (10), Victor (3) and Ben garnered consecutive walks to load the bases.  

At this juncture, an errant Dodgers pickoff attempt went awry and allowed Victor and Ben to advance respectively to third and second, and brought Connor home with a Marlins run.

Following a walk by Henry that reloaded the bases, Issy drew a bases loaded RBI walk that allowed Victor to shimmy home with another Marlins run.

In a resolute effort, Dodgers reliever Lucas rang up three strikeouts to wind up the Marlins treachery in the fourth frame.

With no inclination to wave the white flag, the Dodgers responded with a run in the bottom of the fourth inning to trim the degree of difference to 10-4.

After stroking a leadoff hit, Thor (10) took advantage of a Marlins error and a stolen base to advance over to third base.

With one out, Lucas delivered a RBI single that brought Thor home with a Dodgers run.

In a stalwart effort, Marlins reliever Ben tallied a strikeout and a pair of groundouts to put a stop to the Dodgers dissent in the fourth frame.

Throwing down the gauntlet, the Dodgers defense took a stand against a Marlins threat in the top of the fifth inning.

After Jaxon drew a leadoff walk, Milo followed suit with a walk that put Marlins runners at second and first.

Craving more, Jaxon darted towards third in a brazen effort to take the base with a saucy steal.

As Jaxon hustled towards his goal, Dodgers catcher Lucas made a smokestack lightning throw down the line to third baseman Owen, who tagged out Jaxon in a snappy 2-5 play to ring up the first out.

With a runner on first, Dodgers first baseman Keiran battled glare of the incandescent lights along the first baseline to reel in an eight mile high pop up off the bat of Leif for the second out.

Noticing that Marlins baserunner Milo had wandered afar from the base without tagging up on the play, Keiran hustled over to first and stepped on bag to ring up a solo double play that vanquished the Marlins threat in the fifth frame.

Dodgers reliever Oscar chipped in with a pop out against the Marlins in the fifth inning.

With unbridled resolve, the Dodgers clawed back with two in the bottom of the fifth inning to trail 10-6.

After a leadoff walk, Walter made like Bennie and the Jets as he stole a pair of bases to get over to third.

With one out, Owen stroked a RBI single that brought Walter home with a Dodgers run.

Following a theft of second by Owen, Pierce delivered a RBI hit that allowed Owen to score another run for the Artful Dodgers.

With spunk, Marlins reliever Theo wrapped a groundout around a pair of strikeouts to end the Dodgers insurgence in the fifth frame.

Seeking some additional insurance, the Marlins tacked on two in the top of the sixth frame to solidify their lead at 12-6.

After Mason reached base on a hit by pitch to begin the inning, Connor drew a walk that put a pair of Marlins on the discotheque floor.

With one out and runners on third and second, Ben delivered a RBI hit that advanced Connor to third, and allowed Mason to zoom home with a Marlins run.

Subsequently, with two outs, Issy stroked a clutch RBI single that brought Connor homeward with another Marlins run.

In a nitty gritty effort, Dodgers reliever Keiran chalked up two strikeouts and a pop out to scuttle the Marlins civil disobedience in the sixth frame.

And it was at this moment in the bottom of the sixth frame where the trajectory of the 2025 TPBA House League Tournament 13U Peewee Division Championship Game veered into a wild roller coaster ride to the finish line for the Dodgers and Marlins.