Dons Baseball: Incredible Season

Baseball isn’t just a game—it’s a full-blown ceremony, cloaked in superstition and stitched together by rituals as old as the infield dirt. From the pint-sized pros of Little League to the thunderous crowds of the MLB, players cling to their customs with the grip of a well-oiled glove. Lucky socks? Essential. Hats that haven’t seen a washing machine since Frozen hit theaters? Absolutely. And stepping on the foul line? Blasphemy.

If you’re any kind of fan, you know about the superstitions that have been around forever:

  1. Pitchers usually don’t shave on game day.

  2. Some players never stand in the on-deck circle, where they’re supposed to be.

  3. Different chewing gum for different teams.

  4. No one talks to the pitcher once he gets close to a no-hitter.

  5. Joe DiMaggio (and there are plenty of others) always stepped on second base on his way in from centerfield.

We don’t just accept it—we revere it. Just ask the Dons’ most devoted believers in the stands. Christy Winkles hasn’t missed a game in her “magic” shirt.  Mike Gonzales won’t set foot near a playoff without his trusty golf hat.  And Elizabeth McManamon? She’s always in her lucky blue and white striped shirt for Dons. To outsiders, it might look like a collection of quirks. But to the Dons and their fans, these rituals are a secret recipe, a little sprinkle of faith, a dash of tradition, and a lot of heart. It is good mojo that fuels every pitch, every catch, and every moment on the field.

Congratulations to the 2025 team—NCS Champions, CIF Semifinalists, and forever Dons.