Postseason Awards

Chase Lee and Kobe Kato were named Cal Ripken League Pitcher and Offensive Player of the Year, respectively, and 11 other Big Train players also earned postseason honors. 

Kato among Big Train record-setters

With the 2019 Big Train regular season now concluded and the season's stats officially entering the books, take a look to see which Big Train players will go down in history at Shirley Povich Field.

The Bethesda Big Train have done it again! In a nail-biting game against the Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts Wednesday, the Big Train pulled out in the bottom of the eighth to bring home the league crown for the fourth straight year.

Big Train vs. T-Bolts: Game Three

It's here. Game Three of the Cal Ripken League Championship between the Bethesda Big Train and Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts is Wednesday night, with all the marbles on the line. 

Drew Hamrock (University of Virginia) attempting a bunt in his first at-bat of the evening.

The Bethesda Big Train have tied up the championship series and will be returning to Shirley Povich for game three! Bethesda ultimately overpowered Silver Spring 6-3 in a tense night of baseball. 

Christian Jayne (East Carolina) up to bat in game one of the championship series.

The Big Train will be traveling to Silver Spring to take on the Thunderbolts on their home turf. Bethesda hopes to tie the series up, forcing a third and final game back at Shirley Povich Field.

Big Train Falls in Game 1

With a jam-packed audience in attendance, the Bethesda Big Train dropped the first game of the League Championship Series 9-0, shocking the Bethesda faithful.

LCS Kicks off: Big Train vs. T-Bolts

Two teams remain for the Cal Ripken League's Summer 2019 season. With a couple wins, either of these top-seeded teams could walk away with all of the league's glory.

Kobe Kato (University of Arizona), Cade Hunter (Virginia Tech), and Chase Lee (Alabama) are all smiles after the dominating win over the Aces.

The Bethesda Big Train have officially swept the Alexandria Aces in the semifinals! Big Train bested the Aces 24-4, keeping a cool head on a lovely summer evening.

Gio Diaz (St. Mary's) alongside Big Train batboy, Owen.

The Big Train will be traveling to Alexandria to take on the Aces in the second game of the semifinal series. Big Train fans: it's time to ready the brooms. Bethesda has the opportunity to sweep their rival team and move straight into the final of the league championship.

Big Train Takes 1-0 Lead Over Aces

It wasn’t easy, but the Big Train fought off the Aces to take the first game of a best of three semifinal series.

LCS Semi Final Preview

The Big Train will open postseason play with a best of three series against the sixth-seeded Alexandria Aces.

BT Beats SS

Wednesday night's continuation of Sunday night's game against the Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts ended in victory for the Big Train three days later. Rewinding history for Bethesda means that, despite a loss Tuesday night, the Big Train technically set the team record for consecutive victories.

Chase Lee (Alabama) and Dalton Ponce (St. Mary's CA) at the Bethesda Metro Station

Rather than spending their off-days resting Chase Lee and Dalton Ponce explored the DMV. Here’s a look at some of their favorite spots.

Big Train Finishes Game vs. T-Bolts

Wednesday night's contest between the Silver Spring-Takoma Thunderbolts and the Bethesda Big Train will be a continuation of a game rained out earlier in the season. That means it will begin 1-0--that lone score? Drew Hamrock's first home run on the season.

Numerous host families throw out their first pitches to the players they hosted for the season.

Though the Bethesda Big Train may have fallen to the D.C. Grays, the evening was spent honoring the amazing host families within the community. Bethesda wouldn't be able to extend offers, much less play games without the tremendous help from these families.

Cade Hunter (Virginia Tech) and Gio Diaz (St. Mary's) celebrating a hard hit home run by Hunter.

The Bethesda Big Train will return to the station for the final time in the regular season Tuesday evening. They will host the D.C. Grays for Host Family Appreciation Night, and as it's Tuesday, all tickets will be $5!

Big Train Travels to Silver Spring

The Big Train will go for their 30th win of the season when they take on the T-Bolts Sunday night.

Big Train Wins 12th Straight, Beats Gaithersburg

Some games are exciting. Some games are historic. From the debut of the first ever female Big Train player to six errors, multiple balks, and multiple lead changes, this game had it all. Read more to find out how it all went down.

Big Train Hosts Giants for Nats Night

From July 18th to July 23rd, the Big Train play everyday. They also play every team for the last time in that span; surprisingly, though, Friday’s contest will be the second-to-last time that the Giants travel to Bethesda.