Mirkwood Repeats As League Champs!
GREY HAVENS - The Mirkwood Marauders defeated the Grey Havens Stars in five games to win the Return of the King Series and their third straight league championship title. After a Game 1 slugfest where the Stars winning 17-11 (they scored 8 runs in the 8th), the series was all Mirkwood. In Game 2, Grikak Dryadpoker turned in an 8-inning shutout performance to give the Marauders the 5-0 victory. Game 3 in Grey Havens saw the Marauders return the pummeling they got in Game 1, winning 17-8. In Game 4, pitcher Isaiwyn Imrialob rose to the challenge, pitching 7 innings, striking out 8, and getting what would turn out to be the game winning RBI in the 6th inning, as Mirkwood won 7-6. Finally, in Game 5, Geadriel Gamialf shut down the potent Grey Havens offense, turning in his own shutout, 4-0. The Marauders have now won the last 3 SGCBL championships. Denaigol Denaihir was named the Bilbo Playoff MVP for the Shire. Begrin Starsley got the nod for the Mordor Conference.
Boraulf (RIV) and Hammershaker (NUM) win Gandalf Pitcher Award
MIDDLE EARTH - The Shire Conference Gandalf Pitcher Award winner was announced today, with Rivendell's southpaw Boreathor Boraulf taking home the desired trophy. He certainly earned it, he struck fear into hitters all year long. His ERA of 2.62 helped him to a 24-7 record this year. He struck out 324 and walked 57 in 305.1 innings. Boreathor has pitched 2 shutouts and 7 complete games. He's 1st in the Shire Conference in ERA and 1st in wins! Boraulf wins the award for the 3rd time in his 12-year career. The 2007 Mordor Conference Gandalf Pitcher Award winner is from Numenor this year. Prilak Hammershaker put together impressive numbers on the mound this season as well. This season Hammershaker compiled an ERA of 2.41, going 22-10 in 42 starts. He fanned 266 while giving up 219 hits in 283.2 innings. He's 1st in the Mordor Conference in ERA and 1st in wins! Hammershaker wins the award for the 2nd time in his 5-year career.
Squishmasher (RIV) and Imrilron (MM) win Sam Gamgee Batter
MIDDLE EARTH - Rivendell's third baseman Loopy Squishmasher had a fabulous season, no doubt about it. The Shire Conference shared this opinion and names the 25 year old the Sam Gamgee Batter winner! This year Squishmasher drove in 130 and scored 124 runs while batting .345 with 45 taters. He's 1st in the Shire Conference in batting, 2nd in homeruns and 4th in RBI! A season for the ages earned Misty Mountain's leftfielder Isilborn Imrilron the Mordor Conference Sam Gamgee Batter this year. His season numbers are: .327 AVG, 192 hits, 30 doubles, 3 triples and 59 bombs, along with 134 RBI and 112 runs scored. He's 5th in the Mordor Conference in batting, 1st in homeruns and 2nd in RBI! Imrilron wins the award for the 3rd time in his 9-year career.
Peatfingers and Orebearer receive Frodo Rookie Award
MIDDLE EARTH - Samwise Peatfingers was named the Shire Conference Frodo Rookie Award winner today. Bucklebury's first baseman put up pretty good numbers for a rookie this year. This 24 year old kid will probably have a long and successful career! His season numbers are: .297 AVG, 196 hits, 21 doubles, no triples and 40 bombs, along with 141 RBI and 84 runs scored. He's 2nd in the Shire Conference in RBIs and 5th in homeruns! Getting an award is a nice way to start a career. Numenor's Misil Orebearer smiled as he was named the Mordor Conference Frodo Rookie Award winner. This season Orebearer compiled an ERA of 2.92, going 21-2 in 39 starts. He fanned 220 while giving up 221 hits in 262 innings. He has 2 complete games and 2 shutouts. He's 8th in the Mordor Conference in ERA and 2nd in wins!