Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 16, 2019 Red Sox bring World Series trophy to Challenger Day By Tara Vocino A pproximately 70 regional baseball players attended Challenger Day at Bruce Field on Aug. 4. For the first time, the Boston Red Sox brought the 2018 World Series trophy along. Also on hand were the Red Sox mascots, Wally and Tessie; the Boston Bruins mascot, Blades; and comic book characters Spiderman, Captain Marvel and Captain America. A sports banquet and award ceremony followed the two separate baseball games. Tara Vocino may be reached at printjournalist1@gmail.com. Red Sox mascot Wally manages third base while Lauvauni Roberto, of Revere, is on deck. (Advocate Photos by Tara Vocino) Blades, the Bruins mascot, entertains the crowd near the pitcher’s mound. For the first time, the 2018 World Series trophy was brought to Challenger Day. Carl Mercauto and his father, Mark, pose by the signature 2018 World Series trophy. Nicholas Susi and his brother Michael put on props in the photo booth. Captain Marvel, comic book fan/outfielder Derrick Bartholomew, of Malden, Captain America and Spiderman. Miah Vincent, of Malden, holds up a “Who let the dogs out?” sign. Vincent is a fan of the comical pop song by the Baha Men. Challenger third baseman Theophanis Tsilpanos receives a teddy bear at the sports banquet after the game on Aug. 4. Challenger third baseman Theophanis Tsilpanos with his friend, Matthew Vocino, both of Lynn, see the trophy for the first time. Ana Bella Brewer, 8, of Haverhill, with her gray sword balloon animal on the basketball court. Challenger players Kyle Colbert and John Williams with Mayor Gary Christenson. Outfielder Derrick Bartholomew, of Malden, receives a medal from Mayor Gary Christenson. Mayor Gary Christenson said good prevails over evil in light of the recent shootings in Texas and Ohio. Medford Invitational Challenger League CEO Ron Giovino said 70 athletes played two separate games at Challenger Day.
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