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Nuka News Update
Reporting on the NWL, APL, NWLR, and BBL Leagues
by Evan Guy
9 September 2307
Cherry Pops Its Season Pass Series Cherry
The Cherry Ghoulrillas are champions of the Season Pass Association.
They polished off the Echo Lake Harbormen in the decisive game 11-2 to capture the series 4-0.
At the postgame press conference, the winning manager Jimmy Straw commented, "This is the reason you play this game. To get this trophy says you are not only the best team in your league, you are the best from several leagues. It is a very special feeling to win this Season Pass Association trophy."
The Ghoulrillas won the 3rd pennant to qualify for the overall crown. They lost to Dalton Farm in their last two attempts to win the SPS. Cherry compiled a record of 60-30 in the South Bradberton Division during the regular season.
Cherry Advances to Season Pass Series, Wins in 7
With a 5-0 win over the Grape Painted Ghouls at Grandchester Mystery Mansion Park today, the Cherry Ghoulrillas wrapped up their 3rd title in team history.
The Ghoulrillas left little doubt who was the better team. Celebrating a banner year, "team" was the word of the day in the victorious clubhouse after the game.
"Hitting, pitching, fielding; those are all things you need to win, but most importantly you need a team, a team that works together toward the same collective goal," said Cherry manager Jimmy Straw. "Our players felt that way all year, and they played that way. When one guy had an off day, 24 others stepped up their game and filled the void."
A jovial mood filled the air as Cherry celebrated into the night. The city's mayor said parade plans were underway and a "huge celebration" would be in order.
"I hope they have a big celebration," Grape manager Malik Christmasstory said. "They deserved to win this series and they deserve to celebrate it."
Vim! View
Veracious, Vivacious, Vainglorious Vision of the Vim! Leagues
by Vikky Vail
9 September 2307
Harbormen Prevail, Win Second Vim! Series
With a 9-4 win over the Far Harbor Ghoul Whales tonight at The Lumber Yard, the Echo Lake Harbormen wrapped up their 2nd title in team history.
Echo Lake left little doubt who was the better club. "Team" was the word of the day as the Harbormen celebrated the culmination of their banner year in the victors clubhouse following the game.
"Hitting, pitching, fielding; those are all things you need to win, but most importantly you need a team, a team that works together toward the same collective goal," said Echo Lake manager Juan Rodriguez. "Our players felt that way all year and they played that way. When one guy had an off day, 24 others stepped up their game and filled the void."
A jovial mood filled the air as Echo Lake celebrated into the night. The city's mayor said parade plans were underway and a "huge celebration" in the works.
"We're going to celebrate our team, our championship Echo Lake Harbormen," the mayor said.
The champions completed the regular season with a first-place finish in the Vim! League Fog Division and a 52-38 record.
MDIL's Nucleus Wins 3rd Straight
Sometimes the winner is the one who got the lucky bounces and the lucky calls, and sometimes the winner is just the one who played better.
It was the latter case in 2307, as the Nucleus Radchickens topped the Eagle's Cove Harpooners 7-4 tonight at The Show to win the Mount Desert Island Series. It was the 3rd title in franchise history.
"When you play for championships, you have to play better than the team in the other dugout. We did that in this series, and all year. Now we're the best team in baseball," said Nucleus third baseman Fluffy Featherstone, who was named series MVP.
The Radchickens took the series 4-3. The new titleholders completed the regular season with a first-place finish in the Small Bertha Division and a 54-36 record.
Nucleus manager Radlick Williams grinned and nodded when asked to comment on Featherstone's words.
"Fluffy said it best -- we played better than the other team," the skipper said.
Hometown officials announced they were already planning a "grand celebration" for the winners in the days to come.