St. Johnsbury's Little League team defeated Barre 20-12 in the District IV semifinals on July 9, 2025, playing in honor of No. 14. The number belongs to Max Cloutier, whose family is facing what the article describes as "life's toughest challenge."
During the game, Gavin Medico hit a two-run inside-the-park home run and was greeted at home plate by Logan Leithead and Max Cloutier. The win advanced St. Johnsbury in the tournament.
The feature story by the Caledonian Record explores how baseball has helped the Cloutier family cope with an undisclosed serious situation. No further details on the family's challenge were provided in the brief excerpt available.
Originally reported by Caledonian Record.
Photo: Mick Haupt via Pexels. Photo is illustrative and not from the scene.
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