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One more win to get to Championship Saturday!
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The night game featured The 8-seed Cubs and the 2-seed Minnesota Bees at the Twins Spring Training Stadium. Ron Massaroni took the mound after having pitched 6 innings 1 day earlier (0 days rest). That is tough enough, but Ron was also dealing with a bum knee. Incredible heart and determination is wha...
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Cubs continue to move on in game 3 of the Playoffs.
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The task on Friday for the Cubs was to win both games and make it to championship Saturday where they would need to win another doubleheader to win it all. The day started at 1:45 pm, at the Twins Spring Training stadium, with the Cubs facing the South Dakota Rushmores (4-seed). Darrell Duncan got the st...
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Cubs stave off elimination.
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Just 40 minutes after a heartbreaking loss to the Border City Brewers, the Cubs squared off the Nova Scotia Monarchs. Both teams were facing elimination from the Double Elimination playoffs. The Cubs got off to a flying start in the top of the first. A walk by Shawn Martin; a single by PJ Martone, and a w...
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Cubs Second playoff game.
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Second game of the Playoffs ensued 40 minutes after the tough loss in game one to the Border City Brewers. The 8-seeded Cubs and the 3-seeded Nova Scotia Monarchs battled through 10 innings before the Cubs came out on top 10-9. It is quickly approaching time to head to the field for hopefully a double he...
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Game one of the AAAA double elimination playoffs.
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The 5-time defending champion Border City Brewers and Albany Cubs squared off in game one of the Quad A playoffs (double-elimination). The Brewers got off to their, typical start. The leadoff hitter blooped a single and immediately stole second. The #2 hitter also blooped a single and stole second...
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Cubs return to the Quad A Playoffs with a 12-7 win over the Alabama Bandits.
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Starting the day with a 1-2 record, the Cubs needed to impress the seeding committee with a strong showing in game 4. The opponent was the Alabama Bandits who had a 5-0 record in the round robin last year. They also had a tough start this year going 1-2 with a couple of tough losses to very good teams. Both t...
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Fort Orange Mohawks 14 Chicago Blues 7
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The Mohawks improved to 3-1 in pool play on Tuesday, winning its second game of a double header 14-7. The Mohawks set the tone early, scoring three runs in the first inning with a leadoff walk to Jim Jasiewicz, an RBI double from Ray Colletta, another walk to Jim Bradley, and a two-RBI single by Jeff Whit...
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Fort Lauderdale Americans 12 Fort Orange Mohawks 5
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Fort Orange suffered its first loss of the tournament on Tuesday morning, unable to overcome the Americans crafty pitching or the chilly, sub-50-degree temperatures. The Americans jumped out to an early lead, scoring four runs in the first inning off Mohawk starter Don Ball, helped by three hits,...
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Fort Orange Mohawks 17 Lansing Blue Jays 7
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The Mohawks are now 2-0 in the 60+ Roy Hobbs World Series, although things looked bleak early on. The Mohawks fell behind early, trailing the Jays 61 after three innings as Lansings bats came alive with nine hitsincluding three doublesoff starter John Weber, who also hit two batters and walked anoth...
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Mohawks Win Game 1
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Fort Orange Mohawks - 60+ Division Roy Hobbs Tournament - Fort Myers, Florida - November 9-15, 2025 John Cortese, Youri Alkalay,,Pat Alston, Clemente Alvear, Michael Arbour, Don Ball, Jim Bradley, Roy Coletta, Rick Fleurent, Charlie Freer, Greg Gougler, Jim Jasiewicz, Stefan Koutsakis, Fred M...
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The Cubs play much better in game two of the DH but . . .
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The Cubs faced perennial power Orlando Royals in game two of the doubleheader, after just playing one of their worst tournament games ever. This team beat the Cubs last year once in the round robin and one in the first game of the playoffs last year. Darrel Duncan was on the hill for the Cubs. He hit the se...
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Day 2 had so much promise and then . . .
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The Albany Cubs headed into Doubleheader Day wanting to exact revenge on two teams that got the better of us last year. All started well, as The Cubs faced the Banana Sharks in game one and got off to a 7-1 lead after the first inning against the Banana Sharks starter: Jim Bonaparte. Yes, that is the same J...
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Cubs get off to a good start.
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The Cubs squared off with the Tidewater Drillers, in their first round robin game. The Drillers went through their first Roy Hobbs World Series last year with a 5-0 record. They are a fully sponsored team with players from all over the country. Their airfare, lodgings and player fees were all paid for...
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One last time, into the fray!
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As I wake on the morning of the first game of the Roy Hobbs World Series (60+ Division), I find myself reflecting on how much I love this game and how big a part of my life it has been. More importantly, how many wonderful people are responsible for this love. From my coaches along the way who taught me how to...
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Tournament teams and individuals
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I among many await the results of your extended season south and southwest. Love to hear the daily adventures both individually and team-wise. Here please post your rosters and if playing as a free agent your team. The league cheers you on. I wish you success , I know our players and teams always repres...
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