Apalachin Attack - 2029 American Conference Champions

K. Fields
2019-02-28T19:36:13-05:00
Baseball

The 2029 season was magical for the Apalachin Attack. Playing in the American Conference Central Division, the Attack started the season well, hit a bit of a rough patch in the middle, and then delivered a scorching finish that was one for the record books. Apalachin and Maine finished the regular season tied at 88-74. The Attack prevailed in a tiebreaker game in Maine to advance to the wild card playoff.

For the wild card game, Apalachin played on the road against Marin City. Larry Dierker prevailed against Carl Hubbell as Apalachin’s power overwhelmed Marin City’s pitchers. The Attack blasted five home runs: two by Carl Furillo, two by Cal Ripken, and one by Javier Baez. The final score was Apalachin 12, Marin City 6.

Advancing to the Division Series, the Apalachin Attack faced the Buffalo Thundering Herd. Buffalo was a solid team, which posted a 94-68 regular season record. Underdog Apalachin prevailed in this best of five series to continue its playoff run. Cal Ripken was named the series MVP.

Game 1: Apalachin 9, Buffalo 6

Game 2: Buffalo 8, Apalachin 6

Game 3: Apalachin 8, Buffalo 0

Game 4: Apalachin 11, Buffalo 3

The American Conference Championship was a matchup between the Apalachin Attack and the Shreveport-Bossier Captains. The Attack remained red hot and swept the Captains in four straight. Andrew McCutchen was awarded the honor of series MVP.

Game 1: Apalachin 4, Shreveport-Bossier 3

Game 2: Apalachin 8, Shreveport-Bossier 6

Game 3: Apalachin 6 Shreveport-Bossier 3

Game 4: Apalachin 5, Shreveport-Bossier 3

Apalachin had won 17 of its last 20 games heading into the League Series. Unfortunately, the Attack ran out of magic against the Lakewood Tigers. The Tigers’ Jimmie Foxx was the series MVP.

Game 1: Lakewood 6, Apalachin 1

Game 2: Lakewood 9, Apalachin 4

Game 3: Lakewood 6, Apalachin 1

Game 4: Lakewood 5, Apalachin 1