Fogelberg – The Jenks Wildcats captured their first ever All-Star Baseball Classic Championship on Sunday afternoon by defeating the McCall Mudhens in a nail-biting Championship content that came down to a ninth inning Wildcats rally. The victory sealed a perfect day of baseball for the Cats’ as they blasted through the winners bracket of the double elimination tourney and sealed their third title.
The Cats’ offense was paced by lifetime player Mike Schmidt who provided timely hitting, including several game changing home runs. Other notable performers were Jack Clark, Luke Appling, Charlie Keller and Eddie Collins.
A game-by-game write-up of the Wildcats path to victory will follow in the next few days. The Jenks victory parade is planned for Tomorrow afternoon.
Mudhens place again
The McCall Mudhens placed for the third time in All-Star Baseball Classic play. Earning their second second-place finish, the Hens’ are the only team to finish in the top three in every Classic.
Ruth leads Sketchers to Third Place
With a late charge through the losers bracket, the Aginville Sketchers and single-season juggernaut Babe Ruth earned third place in this years Classic. This was their first top three finish in the Classic.
GO CATS!!!! An amazing tourney by all. Had a blast, several writeups to come this week and a few next too as we’re headed to Montana Thursday afternoon. Still riding the high!
That Championship game might be one of the best games I have ever played in ASB. Congrats to the Wildcats!