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Teen umpire at center of Lakewood youth baseball brawl honored at Coors Field

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Josh Cordova was the guest of honor at Coors Field on Sunday afternoon.

He received a new chest protector and a blue umpires shirt, and prior to the first pitch, he took the Dodgers’ and Rockies’ lineup cards to home plate.

Sure, it was a cool experience, but the 13-year-old wanted make sure the story wasn’t just about him.

For those unaware of the circumstances that brought Cordova to Coors Field, here’s a recap:

Cordova, who plays youth ball as a catcher, pitcher and shortstop, was umpiring a Bear Creek Junior Sports Association baseball game in Lakewood on June 15 where a brawl broke out among several adults in attendance.