Page 14 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, August 21, 2026 Malden Challenger team takes on Lynn and Wakefield teams Mayor Gary Christenson was the pitcher. He also handed out an award to each player. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Camron Lawrence at bat. Saugus resident Caitlin Soroko runs to first base. T he Malden Challenger League played against Lynn and A runner to first base. Ronan Lawless, 10, at bat. Wakefield Challenger teams outside of the Irish American Club recently. Malden Challenger Day is an annual special baseball event for children and teens with physical and developmental disabilities. It featured a friendly baseball game, Wally the Red Sox mascot and character visits and post-game food. Shown from left to right: Belle, Larry Walker, his buddy Justin Consoro, Eoghan Lawless and Cinderella. Shown from left to right: Malden Challenger players Faith Chandler, Shannon O’Connell and Krista Doyle. Wally, the Boston Red Sox mascot, cheered on Maria Person, who was guided by her buddy Nevaeh Clough. Shown from left to right: Fire Captain Thomas Walsh, Firefighter Nicholas Rodriguez, Firefighter Matthew Moreschi, Malden resident Erik Carlson and Fire Lt. Nicholas Hooper. Shown from left to right: Malden Challenger players Elizabeth Zamudio, Christopher Sanchez, Lina Gutierrez and Christopher Cabrero. Jeremiah Doucette ran to first base.
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