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Owego Little League Under the Lights!

Sep 23, 2017

By Jackie Prager

VILLAGE OF OWEGO (WBNG) --- Owego Little League took to the field Friday night in the first game of the fall program. The game marked the first time in its 66 year existence that they are playing under stadium lights. Five fields at Hyde Park will be getting stadium lights installed.

The little league program is free for those who play and the organization has programs for all ages ranging from four-years-old to seniors.

Dick Franz has been with the league since it originated. He was at a loss for words when he tried to speak about how it's been to watch the league evolve over the years.

"It's been a constant progression and a constant parade of kids that you(What's happening with the Arkansas Razorbacks? Make sure you're in the loop --- take five seconds to Sign up for our FREE Razorbacks newsletter now!)

Andrew Benintendi finished runner-up in the voting for the 2017 American League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award, the Baseball Writers' Association of America announced Monday.

The former Arkansas star and current Red Sox outfielder finished behind the Yankees' Aaron Judge, who was a unanimous selection. Bentintendi received 23 second-place votes and six third-place votes, meaning he was left off of only one ballot.

In his first full season in the big leagues, Benintendi hit .271 with 20 home runs, 90 RBIs and 20 stolen bases. He was just the third Red Sox rookie with a 20 home run/20 stolen base season, joining Ellis Burks