Mayor's Trophy Game Goes Extra Innings

It was a close game at the Fort Lee National Little League Field Tuesday evening, and it was fun for all.

Interleague play took place as the winner of the major league championship for the National League, Fort Lee AC, took on the winner of the American League championship, Fairway Market.

Morris Ginsburg’s Fort Lee AC won by a score of 3-2 in the bottom of the seventh inning on a steal of home. It was a fun game for all as the interleague Mayor’s Trophy game allows both sides of town to come together and for the kids to reunite with their friends. 52-year veteran of the league and legendary coach Ginsburg likes the idea of it.

"It’s been going on for I’d say about six years, and it’s more exciting," he said. "We play the other towns. Just so that the kid’s get acquainted more and it’s a friendly thing."

Head Coach of Fairway Market, Pete Mancini, agreed with Ginsburg’s thoughts ands thinks that the event is great as well.

"This is the greatest thing because it brings the two sides of town together, and most of these kids are friends from school anyway," Mancini said. "They know each other from playing and to get them together is great."

It was a fun season for the kids who love playing little league. Fairway Market pitcher Andy Won has had a blast.

"I’m 12 years old, and I’ve been on this team for three years," he said. "All three of my seasons have been okay, but the last two overall were good. It’s really fun. We get to do what we want, and we get to try out all new stuff, and our coach is very nice."

Fort Lee AC’s Mohamed “Momo” Abdelhamid has been playing on AC for four years and says that there are many rewarding things about playing in the little league.

"It’s fun to see the players improve and feel good about themselves when they get hits, and winning is nice too. But as long as we try hard, it’s fun," he said.

The low-scoring, extra-inning game was intense, but most of all, it was fun for the two sides to come together and showcase their talents.