Go Pig or go home

At Post Oak Little League, team spirit runs deep – and sometimes, it even oinks. The Minors team IronPigs had a memorable season, including a very special fan: Bacon the pig. Bacon made a surprise appearance at the POLL fields to root for the team. The team was coached by Matt Menger, Rodolfo Cooper, and Jeff Zarr, and brought energy and great sportsmanship to every game. Pictured (top row, from left) are player Jackson Bartlein, Coach Matt, Coach Rodolfo, Coach Jeff; (middle row, from left) Quentin Cooper, Russell Kline, Maximus Menger, Hawkins Clark, Coco Chambon, Cooper Zarr, Max Croley; (front row) Will Doherty, Bacon the pig, Bram Beddingfield; (not pictured) Alex Paizi. A big thank you to Cooper Zarr’s uncle, Mark Burney, for bringing Bacon to the ballpark and cheering on the IronPigs in unforgettable fashion. 

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