George Hernandez, of the Cubs, high fives Zach Fort during the Ahwatukee Foothills Pony Baseball Association Champions League opening day baseball game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012.
Julian Romen, of the Cubs, prepares for his turn at bat during the Ahwatukee Foothills Pony Baseball Association Champions League opening day baseball game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012.
Zach Fort readies the next at bat during the Ahwatukee Foothills Pony Baseball Association Champions League opening day baseball game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012.
George Hernandez, of the Cubs, hits the ball during the Ahwatukee Foothills Pony Baseball Association Champions League opening day baseball game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012.
Isaac Romen, of the Cardinals, lunges towards the ball to catch it during the Ahwatukee Foothills Pony Baseball Association Champions League opening day baseball game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012.
Lydia Osburn, of the Cardinals, hugs her friend after scoring a home run during the Ahwatukee Foothills Pony Baseball Association Champions League opening day baseball game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012.
Casey Rivers, of the Cubs, celebrates getting on first base during the Ahwatukee Foothills Pony Baseball Association Champions League opening day baseball game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012.
Grayson Thomas-Galloway, of the Cardinals, runs to first base during the Ahwatukee Foothills Pony Baseball Association Champions League opening day baseball game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012.
The Cubs and the Cardinals meet at home plate to start the Ahwatukee Foothills Pony Baseball Association Champions League opening day baseball game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012.
Casey Rivers, of the Cubs, hits the ball during the Ahwatukee Foothills Pony Baseball Association Champions League opening day baseball game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012.
Travis Yazzie, of the Cardinals, celebrates his home run during the Ahwatukee Foothills Pony Baseball Association Champions League opening day baseball game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012.
Michael Cooke, of the Cardinals, takes his turn at bat during the Ahwatukee Foothills Pony Baseball Association Champions League opening day baseball game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012.
Lydia Osburn, of the Cardinals, takes her turn at bat during the Ahwatukee Foothills Pony Baseball Association Champions League opening day baseball game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012.
Michael Cooke, of the Cardinals, throws the ball during the Ahwatukee Foothills Pony Baseball Association Champions League opening day baseball game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012.
Julian Romen takes his turn at bat with help from coach Pat Hickey during the Ahwatukee Foothills Pony Baseball Association Champions League opening day baseball game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012.
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Happy Mom posted at 2:57 pm on Tue, Oct 9, 2012.
My son is on the Cardinals and I just can't say enough how amazing I think this team is. That goes for all the people involved who cheered these wonderful guys and girls on and made the game so special. I am so looking forward to the rest of the season and watching these kids hit these balls out of the field!! I am a proud Mom watching all these kiddos rock out on the baseball field!! Go Team!! :)
Aunt Nita posted at 8:58 am on Tue, Oct 9, 2012.
I so enjoyed reading this article! If I lived in the area I would attend every game the Pony League Cardinals played! Loved seeing two pictures of my great-nephew, Michael, playing and obviously enjoying every minute of it! Congratulations to all the champions, their coaches, family and friends! This is sports at its best!