I fought the ball, and the ball won (02 June 2007).

Prior to Saturday’s game against Lumen Christi, Chelsea’s Rodney Ostrowski receives treatment after losing an argument with a ground ball that took a bad hop during Chelsea’s infield warmup. He received stitches to close the cut.

Grinnin’ in the rain (02 June 2007).

Chelsea shortstop Adam Connell smiles during a rain delay Saturday. He had good reason to smile; when thunder interrupted the game, Chelsea had a 4-0 lead over Lumen Christi.

Two down, five to go (02 June 2007).

The Bulldogs gather around their district championship trophy after defeating Lumen Christi 4-0 and Dexter 8-5. Chelsea’s first opponent in the regionals next Saturday is not yet determined, but the site will be familiar: the regionals will be in Chelsea.

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