NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS:
In 2012:
· In the 18+ league, the River Rats won their 3rd consecutive championship, sweeping the Marlins in the finals. The Marlins, a new team, were really tough in the regular season, however, finishing just percentage points behind the Rats. The Rats MVP was Matt Stubbs and the team was managed by Brad Moody and Chris Hays.
· In the 35+ league, the Cubs won their 3rd championship in 4 years, by sweeping the Rockdale Rays. But both games were close, and the Rays won the division in the regular season with the best record. Vince McGrath was the MVP of the Cubs.
· In the 18+All Star HR hitting contest, 3 players shared the lead with 4 HR’s after the first round: Kyle Melvin, Chris Anderson, and Brett Echols. Echols won the contest in the playoff, crushing a HR to left on his LAST pitch. In the 35+ contest, Craig Francis won in a playoff against teammate Phil Bailey.
· The Marlins’ Matt Cook crushed the ball all season. During one stretch, Matt hit a remarkable 8 HR’s in 4 games. He was also a dominating pitcher.