Connor's team was upbeat about their chances and really excited to experience the tournament atmosphere throughout the long weekend. Connor had earned the position of starting catcher and had worked his way up in the batting order due to his on-base percentage. He had worked out of his previous winter slump and was playing some great ball.
The Dubai Falcons had a great showing in their first several games. For the first time in 6-7 years, our players beat the tough team from Saudi and made it to the championship game! The team was really gaining chemistry and having so much fun together. We were ready to see our players in action in the final game, playing for 1st place against the controversial team from Kuwait (haha).
When it was time for the big championship game, we fueled up beforehand with some American grub (Chili's, haha) and Connor managed to photo bomb me for the billionth time. He cracks me up.
And then it was game time! The weather conditions were typical Dubai - warm, hazy, and even a mild sand storm that was blowing during the entire game. That didn't stop our Falcons, though.
Connor played a great tournament and really contributed to a solid performance by the Falcons. So solid, in fact, that they won by over 10 runs in the championship game (and other games in the tournament)! It was exciting baseball and so fun to see our team take the top prize. It was our first time ever to experience a first place medal and trophy.
I'm not sure who was more excited - Connor or Coach Jeff. Big smiles all around! Jeff had to miss his favorite golf tournament in Dubai due to the tournament schedule but this win made it all worth it. Even in the sand storm!
Next up for the Dubai Falcons was the final tournament in Singapore. But first, a well-deserved nap!
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