Fall Classic 'Daily News' Final Edition
Sunday, November 17, 2019
MSBL Fall Classic in the books...
Seven Champions Crowned!
The 2019 edition of the MSBL Fall Classic has certainly had it's share of weather trials and tribulations but all ends well as the tournament ended on a high note. Many thanks go out to USA Today photo journalist Elliot Brownstein for his beautiful work the past two weeks in keeping our Daily News stocked with wonderful photos, along with his band of brothers who reported the championship games for permanent inclusion on our Fall Classic page of the MSBL national website. Those stories will appear in the days ahead.

Thanks to all who helped bring you the coverage from Florida and especially to Gary D'Ambrisi and Mike Lucas for steering the ship.

Congratulations to the winners and 'thank you' to all participants!

Steve LaMontia, MSBL Director of Communications
Here are your 2019 MSBL Fall Classic champions:
50+ National division: Rhode Island Salty Dogs 4, Team Puerto Rico 3

A dominating complete game performance by Rhode Island Salty Dogs pitcher Jimmy Clark helped secure a 4-3 win in the 50+ National Championship. Clark held his composure and pitched a complete game which came down to the wire. Team Puerto Rico trailed 4-3 with two outs and a runner on third but an incredible stop at first by Jim Foster ended the game. “Jim Clark threw a gem against a very good Puerto Rico team,“ said Salty Dog manager Noah Clark . “Jim Foster and Izzy Gonzalez had two big hits to get us to four runs.”
 35+ Central Division: Missouri Stars 8, Perritos BBC 0

The Stars were led by an absolute gem from pitcher Pat Judge , throwing a complete game two-hit shutout. The Missouri Stars had bases loaded in multiple innings and finally broke through with a 2-run triple from Andy Dickinson in the bottom of the sixth inning. Dickinson was named the MVP for the Stars with his play during the tournament. The Stars are managed by Barry Grant who started the team in 2010 with ace pitcher Pat Judge. 
50+ Central Division: Tainos 10, Chicago Oaks 7

The Tainos emerged victorious on Saturday morning, battling back from a 0-4 hole to win 10-7 following a huge fourth inning. All-around player Reggie Barrau won tournament MVP after an outstanding relief-pitch performance. He also collected four hits, including a score-capping two-RBI triple in the bottom of the 8th inning.  
35+ Mountain Division: San Antonio Titans 12, Long Island Brewers 7

The San Antonio Titans took an early lead and never looked back, defeating the Long Island Brewers 12-7 in the 35+ Mountain Championship. The Titans had 17 hits collectively as a team in the three-hour game, as it sometimes seemed like the game would never end. The team was led by Henry Pachardo, who sprayed the field with base hits as well as making plenty of defensive plays in the outfield. 
50+ American: Caballeros 11, Cleveland Steve’s Sports 8

The Caballero’s battled through nine innings to capture the 50+ American championship. Despite trailing 5-1 early in the game, the Caballero’s bounced back in the third inning to take a commanding lead over Steve’s Sports . 

The win didn’t come with ease for the Caballeros as five pitching changes were needed to get the four hour long, 11-8 win Saturday evening.

(Click on the team picture to view the video of the final out)
35+ National Game: Valqueros de Puerto Rico 12, Towson Titans 0

Carlos Gil’s dominant complete game shutout overpowered the Towson Titans in a convincing 12-0 victory. An early offensive surge gave Gil a comfortable lead and he never looked back. Valqueros’ offense continued to roll with a small-ball rally in the bottom of the sixth inning, which put an exclamation point on their championship-winning effort.
60+ Wood Bat: Puerto Rico A’s 6, Long Island Yankees 2

The Puerto Rico A’s rallied behind a complete game effort from starting pitcher, Jose Miguel Cruz , and won 6-2 to capture the 60+ Championship title. Ten stolen bases bolstered Puerto Rico’s small-ball offensive approach with six different players getting RBI’s. The Yankees rallied late but it wasn’t quite enough to overcome the six-run lead Puerto Rico accumulated throughout the game.
Here are a few parting shots from Florida
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