2026 Braves Dominate 45+ Division on Way to Title at Chesapeake MSBL
Chesapeake MSBL, 45+ Division
Chesapeake Braves 21, White Sox 1 (Game two in Best-of-Three Championship series sweep)
‘Braves Log ‘Back-to-Back’ Titles in Chesapeake MSBL’
Submitted by Todd Perry, manager
The 45+ Chesapeake Braves in the Chesapeake MSBL secured back-to-back championships, beating the White Sox in a best-of-three series on 8/23/26. The Braves bats put up an early lead in game one of the series, scoring six runs in the first inning.
Starting pitcher Rich Ropp threw seven innings, allowing two runs (one earned) and striking out five. The Braves cruised to a 19-2 win in game one. 
In game two, the Braves offense once again ignited in the first inning, scoring eight runs. Starting pitcher Dave Greeley kept the White Sox offense in check, allowing just two hits (one run) through six innings and striking out four. Steve Hoffmann pitched the final inning to close out the game, leading the Braves to their second consecutive league championship in the 45+ division. The Braves won game two, 21-1.
In the semi-finals, the Braves beat the Blue Jays in a best-of-three series, winning games one and two 15-2 and 21-1. The White Sox advanced against the Rays, winning the first two games of the three-game series.
The Braves finished the 2026 regular season in first place going undefeated with a record of 22-0. The Braves offense scored a league best 306 runs, while the pitching staff and defense allowed only 21 runs on the season (fewest in the league). 
The Braves welcomed six new additions to the 45+ team this year: Austen Brandt, Casey Trout, Chad Hartman, Pat Boucher, Tom Bloom, and Tom Schauppner.
Every Braves player contributed to the offense and the team’s success!
2026 roster: Adam Keim, Adam Kinney, Austen Brandt, Bryan King, Casey Trout, Chad Hartman, Dack Coleman, Dave Eason, Dave Greeley, Earl Willams, Howard Jones, Ian Pharoah, Jason Tores, Jeff Pate, Jon Wallace, Josh Molnar, Nick Collingham, Pat Boucher, Pat Conley, Pat Crawford, Rich Ropp, Steve Hoffmann, Tom Bloom, Tom Schauppner, Todd Perry, and Tony Tiani. The pitching staff consisted of: Dave Greeley, Josh Molnar, Pat Boucher, Pat Crawford, Rich Ropp, Steve Hoffmann, Tom Bloom, and Tony Tiani.