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Division Series Goes the Distance, Orono Prevails
Tuesday, September 24th , 2024
In a series that had a little bit of everything, the Orono Oaks have edged the Hickory Crawdads.
The two rival clubs went the distance in the tightly-contested Division Series, with a 4-2 win in the clincher being the difference for Orono and giving them the ticket to the League Championship Series with a 4-3 series triumph.
"We never stopped believing in ourselves. When push came to shove we were going to get it done," said Matt Tindall, who was named series MVP.
For the series, Tindall hit .240 with a .321 on-base percentage. He had 2 home runs, drove in 4 RBI and scored 3 runs.
The Orono Oaks will play against the Westwood Bruins in the next round. Westwood won their series against the Quebec Fighting Quakers 4 games to 2. The League Championship Series schedule will be announced after the Division Series finishes.
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Fremont Advances to League Championship Series
Monday, September 23rd , 2024
The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat were on full display tonight at Hedgehogs Park as the Division Series stretched to the final game.
It was the Fremont Marshalls feeling the thrill of victory, with a 4-2 win over the Lubbock Stampede, who were feeling the devastation of coming up short in their quest to make the League Championship Series.
"There's no way around it -- this sucks," said Lubbock manager William Maysonet. "Congratulations to Fremont, but I won't sugarcoat it, no one is happy about anything that transpired here tonight."
Instrumental in the 4-3 series win was catcher Jim Kaufman, who was named MVP. He hit .333 with a .357 on-base percentage. He had 4 home runs, drove in 10 RBI and scored 5 runs.
"We've got the most important stat of all and that's this final win -- that's the one that matters," he said.
The Fremont Marshalls will play against the Joilet Jesters in the next round. Joilet won their series against the Portland Mad Ants 4 games to 2. The League Championship Series schedule will be announced after the Division Series finishes.
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Bruins Advance to League Championship Series
Monday, September 23rd , 2024
The championship dreams are still alive for the Westwood Bruins, while it's back to the drawing board for the Quebec Fighting Quakers.
By a score of 3-1, Westwood won the decisive game at Jackie Robinson Stadium today. The Bruins took the series 4-2.
Tony Thomas of the Bruins was named the Division Series MVP.
"All our guys are really focused winning the World Series," Thomas said. "I'm not too concerned about personal awards."
The Westwood Bruins don't know who they will face in the next round. They will play the winner of the Orono Oaks - Hickory Crawdads series. That series is tied at 3 games apiece. The League Championship Series schedule will be announced after the Division Series finishes.
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