Miners Take Title

Saturday, October 30th, 2027
"It was two outs in the last inning of the 2027 Return of the King Series and my heart is pounding. When the last out was made, a grand feeling came over me. We were the champs for today and forever. We were the champions." That is how the Moria manager described his feelings to reporters after the game. "This is the goal. This is the pinnacle of success. This is why we play the game."

The Moria Miners won their 1st league championship with a 8-5 win over the Minas Morgul Slayers. During the season the new champs compiled a 94-68 record in the Shire Conference Dwarf Division and finished in first place in the standings. They triumphed over the Slayers 4-3 in games.

Slayers Elrilmalith Sizzles with Cycle

Saturday, October 30th, 2027
Minas Morgul's Thuvtai Elrilmalith hit for the cycle today, becoming the first player ever to do so in the playoffs, but his club still went home with their heads hung low. The Slayers were upended by the Moria Miners 8-5.

"It was a good game for me," Elrilmalith said. "I wish it could have been a good game for all of us."

The Slayers center fielder sparked the offense with a truly special performance, hitting a single, double, triple and home run to add his name to the record books. Still, it wasn't enough to stop Moria. Elrilmalith went 4-for-4 for the game with 1 run scored and 4 runs batted in.

Thuvtai Elrilmalith doubled in the 3rd, hit an RBI single in the 5th, hit a two-run home run off Gusil Halflingshaver in the 7th and hit an RBI triple in the 9th.

Elrilmalith has a .251 average and a .284 on-base percentage for the year. He has picked up 106 hits, 7 home runs and driven in 62 runs.

.362 Average Wins Title for Green

Friday, October 1st, 2027
Crystal Green went to the plate 563 times, collected 204 hits and came away with the 2027 Mordor Conference batting title. H .362 average placed her at the top of the list. The Dead Marshes Uruk-hai first baseman played in 150 games and had 23 home runs, 106 RBIs and 78 runs scored.

*Trollbasher Tops SC with .368 Average

Friday, October 1st, 2027
No one hit Shire Conference pitching at a better clip than Minas Ithil's Brutus *Trollbasher in 2027. Playing in 141 games this year's batting champ registered a .368 average with 205 hits, 44 home runs and 132 RBIs.

SGCBL News: Playoffs begin

Friday, October 1st, 2027
From spring training to the last out of the regular season, it has been the goal of every GM, team, manager and player to reach the Tolkien Baseball playoffs. They all aspire to win baseball's Holy Grail, the Return of the King Series title. Now, for the elite teams, the first steps of that journey begin in earnest with the Fellowship Series starting today. The opening playoff series will pit these teams against one another:

Bucklebury Fairies versus Minas Ithil Wyrms
Mirkwood Marauders versus Moria Miners
Dol Guldur Dragons versus Ravenhill Darkwings
Minas Morgul Slayers versus Misty Mountain Hops

Witch Kings Ditchdigger Named MC's #1 Player

Monday, September 27th, 2027
There's nothing like being in the prime of your baseball career -- and playing like it. Just ask Nusin Ditchdigger, the Weathertop second baseman, who swung a sweet bat all week to not only aid his team, but also pick up the Mordor Conference Player of the Week honors.

Ditchdigger piled up 8 hits in 22 at-bats, 4 home runs and 7 RBIs while hitting .364.

In the current season, Ditchdigger has put up a .268 batting average with 163 hits, 39 home runs, 127 RBI and scored 100 runs.

SC's Star Player Named

Monday, September 27th, 2027
At the age of 26, Diazava Elölindë might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The Minas Tirith right fielder put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days with a .444 batting average. For his efforts Elölindë collected the Shire Conference Player of the Week Award.

He racked up 12 hits in 27 at-bats, 5 home runs and 8 RBIs last week in 6 games.

Elölindë is currently hitting at a .297 pace with 22 home runs and 72 RBIs.

MC Player of the Week Goes to Burrus of Numenor

Monday, September 20th, 2027
At the age of 30, Brandon Burrus might have some potential he hasn't realized yet -- if his success at the plate last week is any indication. The Numenor right fielder put up some exceptional numbers the past seven days with a .385 batting average. For his efforts Burrus collected the Mordor Conference Player of the Week Award.

He racked up 10 hits in 26 at-bats, 4 home runs and 7 RBIs last week in 6 games.

On the year Burrus is hitting .244 with 135 hits, 26 home runs, 77 RBIs, .348 OBP and has scored 68 runs.

Baigrin Caps Great Week

Monday, September 20th, 2027
There's nothing like being in the prime of your baseball career -- and playing like it. Just ask Eruhai Baigrin, the Minas Tirith first baseman, who swung a sweet bat all week to not only aid his team, but also pick up the Shire Conference Player of the Week honors.

Baigrin piled up 7 hits in 15 at-bats, 3 home runs and 6 RBIs while hitting .467.

This season Baigrin is batting .225 with 45 hits and 9 home runs. He has scored 26 times and has 27 RBI.

MC Names Best Player

Monday, September 13th, 2027
A battle-tested Glomli of Erebor declared war on opposing pitchers last week, attacking the ball like the well-schooled veteran he is. Today the 37-year-old Isengard left fielder collected the Mordor Conference Player of the Week Award.

He wrapped up the week with a .429 average, 9 hits in 21 at-bats, 4 home runs, 6 RBIs and 4 runs scored.

In his 2027 season totals, of Erebor has 38 home runs, .293 BA, .407 OBP, 101 RBIs and 117 runs scored.