M. Lakes resident Stephen Rodriguez shines during 12U Cooperstown tourney

Sports Wednesday, July 16, 2014

 

Stephen A. Rodriguez, son of Miami Lakes residents Paul and Ibis Rodriguez and grandson of Esteban and Magda Minsal,  participated in Week 4 at the Cooperstown Dream Park Tournament in Cooperstown, New York. Rodriguez is a member of the 12U Weston Rattlers Black. The Rattlers were 6-0 in seeded games and were tied for 7th place in a field of 104 teams. The Rattlers were eliminated in the round of 32 in a tough 9-8 loss but Stephen finished with a .444 batting average, 3 HR, 2 doubles, 3 singles, and 13 RBI for the tournament. He will be entering 8th grade at Mater Lakes Academy in this fall.