Shirley Povich Field

July 11, 2016 | Phil Fabrizio

Bethesda’s Big Train Hosts MCM (PHOTOS)

Sunday night was non-profit night at Shirley Povich Field in Bethesda, home to the the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League’s  Bethesda Big Train.  I was there to see and record the ceremonial first pitch by MCM’s Executive Director Merlyn Reineke – he did not disappoint.  In pre-game warm ups and discussion with Reineke he was […]

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June 20, 2016 | Staff Writer

Bethesda Big Train vs. Herndon Braves June 23

The Bethesda Big Train collegiate baseball team hosts the Herndon Braves, Thursday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Shirley Povich Field in Bethesda. The theme of the evening is “Jewish Baseball Heritage Night.” Bethesda Big Train will honor barrier breaker and Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg by retiring his number 5. Greenberg’s #5 will […]

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June 2, 2015 | Krista Brick

Cal Ripken League Swings into Season (VIDEO)

The Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League is swinging into season and four of the ten teams in the league are in Montgomery County. Krista Brick has the story.

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August 2, 2014 | Staff Writer

photo of Bo Logan went all nine innings allowing three hits and one run.

Big Train Final Championship Game

UPDATED Baltimore Redbirds win 7-0. You can find out more by visiting the Bethesda Big Train website. ORIGINAL POST The Bethesda Big Train team beat the Baltimore Redbirds, August 1 with a score of 2-1. This win forces an additional playoff game, giving Big Train the home-field advantage. The final match for the 2014 Cal […]

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