East Washington Baseball Softball Association

08/06/2026

Last chance for Fall baseball signups!

08/03/2026

Sign up for Fall Softball and Baseball Tonight at East Washington Elementary open house! Don't miss out!!!

08/02/2026

07/17/2026

⚾ 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘣𝘺𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴

When this series began, it was just a way to share the moments that often go unnoticed — the quiet work, the small victories, the behind‑the‑scenes pieces of a season that make Little League what it really is. But somewhere along the way, these posts became more than that. They became a place to pause, to reflect, and to appreciate everything this game gives our kids, our families, and our community.

Now it’s time to close the series out.

Not because the stories are gone — they never are — but because the season has its own rhythm, and this chapter has reached its natural end. The dugouts have emptied, the equipment is turned in, the fields are resting, and the year has officially wrapped itself up.

These posts have celebrated the moments that don’t make the highlight reels: the first free weekend, the last huddle, the best memories, the people who make it all work. They’ve honored the coaches, the parents, the workers, and most of all, the kids who show up with big dreams and bigger hearts.

Ending this series is bittersweet. It’s a little like locking the gate after the final game...you know it’s time, but you still take one last look before you walk away.
Thank you for reading, sharing, and seeing the season the way we see it — through the small moments that matter most.

💜 Goodbye, Behind the Plate. Thank you for the season you helped us remember.

07/13/2026

⚾ 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘞𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘦𝘯𝘥

The first weekend after the season ends always feels a little strange.
For months, our schedules have revolved around games, quick dinners, rushed homework, and practices. And then All‑Stars comes along — just a few tournaments, but enough to make a couple weekends feel like they belonged entirely to the fields.

But now… nothing.

No packing the wagon. No checking the weather. No scrambling to find a missing belt or the other cleat. Just a quiet Saturday that feels almost unfamiliar.
You wake up expecting the usual rush — and instead, the house is still.

The kids sleep in. Their gear bag sits untouched in the corner, still holding the dust from the last game. The calendar that used to be full of practices, games, and tournament brackets suddenly has open space.

It’s peaceful. And a little weird.

You miss the rhythm of it — the warm‑ups, the dugout noise, the organized chaos. You miss watching them get a little better each week, a little braver, a little more themselves.

But there’s also something nice about this pause. There’s time to breathe, to rest, to let the season settle in your mind instead of racing to the next thing.

The first free weekend is a reminder of how much these months held — how much time we spent at the fields, how much our kids grew, how much life happened between practices and games.

It’s quiet now. But the season lingers in the best way.

Travel ball families, you don’t count — you’re already packing the wagon again. (wink)

07/04/2026

🎆𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐖𝐁𝐒𝐀!

We’re proud to be part of the Pekin community, home to the oldest Fourth of July celebration in the United States. Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and memorable Independence Day surrounded by friends, family, and fireworks.

06/30/2026

⚾ 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘳 𝘙𝘪𝘥𝘦

The car ride home after a game is its own kind of ritual. A kid climbs into the backseat covered in dirt, grass stains, and pride. Someone’s starving. Someone’s sweaty. Someone’s shoes are off even though you specifically said, “Leave your cleats on until we get home.” The smell is… memorable.

There’s a half‑mumbled recap of the game, a dramatic retelling of a single play, and at least one request for ice cream. A water bottle rolls under the seat. A batting glove mysteriously appears even though it wasn’t missing. The radio becomes background noise to the chatter, the sighs, and the quiet moments where a kid stares out the window replaying their favorite part of the day.

It’s messy, loud, honest — and somehow, it’s one of the most familiar, comforting parts of baseball life.

06/29/2026

🎉 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 – 𝗘𝗪𝗕𝗦𝗔 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁! 🎉

Mark your calendars for 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑶𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒃𝒆𝒓 17𝒕𝒉! We're excited to bring back our Community Night, and this year we're planning to hold it later in the season so everyone can enjoy cooler weather (last year was ROUGH 😅).

We know it's early, but we're so excited to see everyone that we just couldn't wait to let you know!

We're still finalizing all of the details, including the time, food, and additional activities, so stay tuned for more information!

Here's what you can look forward to:
● 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘆 – It's back! Come show us what you've got! (And yes...Adults are in from the beginning this time. No need to rage!)
● 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀
● 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 – Grab some FREE popcorn and enjoy a family-friendly Halloween movie under the stars! (We need your help choosing the movie! Drop your favorite non-scary Halloween movie recommendations in the comments. 🎃)
● 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 – We'll have donated cleats, gloves, and bats available for anyone who can use them.
● 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘁 & 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 – We'll have all lost and found items laid out. Please stop by to claim anything that belongs to you. Any unclaimed items after Community Night will be donated. Please only take items that are yours.
● 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – We will also be auctioning off 3 brand new bats! Bidding will start at $80 for each bat. Don't miss your chance to take home a high-quality bat while supporting EWBSA!

⚾ Baseball Bat #1: Victus Vandal 2 (-8) – $280 retail value
⚾ Baseball Bat #2: Victus Vandal 2 (-10) – $280 retail value
🥎 Softball Bat: Easton Crystal Fastpitch (-13) – $130 retail value

💜 𝙒𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥?
If you're interested in volunteering, donating items or gift baskets for our silent auction, lending equipment (such as tables, canopies, or lawn chairs), sponsoring part of the event, or sharing fun activity ideas, we'd love to hear from you! Every contribution helps make Community Night a success for our families.

📩 Send us a Facebook message, or contact Lakota:
📧 [email protected]
📱 502-333-8426

We can't wait to spend another fun evening with our EWBSA families and community. See you October 17th! ⚾🥎

06/24/2026

⚾ 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝘛𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘞𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴

Tournament weekend means the whole family is in.

Coolers packed with enough food for a small army. Chairs, blankets, sunscreen, bug spray. Extra uniforms because there will be multiple games and something will definitely get dirty. Snacks for the gaps between games. Entertainment for younger siblings who will eventually hit their limit.

You arrive early Saturday morning knowing you’ll be here most of the day — maybe the whole weekend. You set up camp in the stands or under a tree, claiming a spot that becomes your temporary home base.

The schedule is ambitious. Three games today, maybe more tomorrow if they advance. Back‑to‑back games with just enough time between them to catch your breath, grab food, and let the kids reset before they have to lock in again.

It’s exhausting. The sun is hot or the weather refuses to cooperate. Your player is tired after game one but has to find something in the tank for game two. You watch other teams play between your own games, half‑scouting, half‑killing time.
But there’s something special about tournament weekends.

The intensity shifts. The stakes feel higher. Teams start to gel under pressure. You see kids rise to the moment or learn how to push through when they’re tired. You watch your team become more than a lineup — they become a unit, trusting each other, leaning on each other.

The other parents become your people for the weekend. You’re sharing snacks, cheering together, laughing, venting, riding the emotional rollercoaster that comes with high‑pressure ball games. Coaches are managing not just the games but the moods, nerves, and energy of a dozen kids trying their best.

By Sunday evening, everyone is spent. Sunburned, tired, ready to go home. But proud. Win or lose, they showed up, competed, and gave everything they had.

Tournament weekends are a lot. But they’re also where memories stick.