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Birmingham Patriots Achieve Historic League & City Titles
7 Jun
Summary
- Birmingham High's baseball team won their league and city championships.
- Co-coaches Mowry and Rico guided the team through personal tragedy.
- Pitcher Aidan Martinez returned strong from Tommy John surgery.
Birmingham High School's baseball team, led by co-coaches Matt Mowry and Gus Rico, celebrated a momentous season. They secured the West Valley League title for the first time in two decades and went on to claim the City Section Open Division championship. This achievement marks Mowry's sixth City title.
The coaching duo faced significant challenges, including supporting a player dealing with the death of his father. Coach Mowry drew from personal experience to help the player cope with the traumatic loss. The team also witnessed the strong return of pitcher Aidan Martinez, who recovered from Tommy John surgery.
Martinez's resilience was crucial, as he finished the season throwing at 92 mph. He played a key role in the championship game, saving a 4-2 victory over El Camino Real at Dodger Stadium. Mowry and Rico have been recognized as The Times' coaches of the year for their leadership and the team's success.
