Connecticut MSBL, 25+
Newtown Outlaws 5, Stamford Pirates 0
‘Arconti Complete Game Shutout Seals Deal’
Submitted by Patrick Egan, Outlaws manager
The Outlaws won their second straight Connecticut National MSBL championship by defeating the Stamford Pirates two games to one. The series could have easily gone either way. In game one the Outlaws jumped out to an early 5-0 lead. Stamford rallied to tie it up and extra innings were needed. In the ninth inning the Outlaws got out of a base loaded jam with an inning ending double-play and in the tenth Tony Patane hit a homerun to give the Outlaws a 6-5 win. In the second game Stamford won 3-2. The game ended in dramatic fashion when the Pirates threw out the tying run at home plate to force a deciding game three.
In game three veteran Outlaw pitcher Chris Arconti, who has won over 400 games since he left college many years ago, pitched a complete game shutout to give the Outlaws the Championship. Arconti, who also won the clinching game in the divisional round, was brilliant and kept the Pirates off balance all game.
Throughout the series the seven, eight and nine hitters for the Outlaws kept the lineup going. Jon Chik went 3-8 with a walk, Mike Henry was 5-9 with a couple of RBI and Patrick Egan was 4-8 with a walk and two RBI. These three hitters kept extending the innings and helped turn the lineup over. This win was special for the Outlaws because they lost Dan Murdoch, Billy Armstrong, Adam Nancurtis and Matt Corcocan to season ending injuries during the year.
We have a great opportunity to make a goodwill humanitarian baseball tour to Nicaragua in late January and early February, 2019. The trip will be approximately 10 days. As many of you know, unlike the rest of Central America, baseball is the national pastime in Nicaragua. We are hoping to bring twelve ballplayers. Spouses and significant others are welcome. You can contact me for a complete itinerary. (contact information below) If you can’t make the trip, we are also seeking monetary and equipment donations to assist in our efforts. We are happy to deliver any used baseball equipment to help the children. Here are some of our goals and needs:
Nicaragua has a six team professional major baseball league. Some major league baseball players are from Nicaragua. At the lower levels of baseball, many kids play with homemade balls and bats. Nearly every small town has a baseball field. When coming to these towns and sharing your baseball knowledge, and giving out baseball equipment, you become an instant hero in their eyes.
The cost for the trip should be around $1600 per person (double occupancy) based on current airfares. We will need to collect a $800 deposit by September 25th of this year. We will travel in 30 passenger air conditioned bus. Our accommodations will include breakfast and dinner daily, and clean lodging that has air conditioning and hot water. The cost of the trip includes all of the above plus airfare, all ground transportation, and excursions. All participants are asked to bring one personal suitcase, and one extra suitcase or duffel bag with baseball equipment. Assignments for what equipment to bring will be given out before the trip. Myself and my native Nicaraguan assistant, Alejandro Rocha will be your guides for the entire trip.
‘Rivera Throws Shutout to Secure Title’
Carlo Adame is a second baseman for the Louisville Slugger Warriors National Amputee Baseball Team and served four tours of duty in Iraq as a US Army Sergeant First Class (Ret.). As you can see in the attached photo, Carlo and his dog Benny are both right leg amputees.
throws us all curve balls, but if you can’t adjust, then what’s the point. My brothers on this team inspire me every time I see them on the field, they help me get better and maintain a positive attitude. The Army has been good to me and I have no regrets,” said SFC Adame.
‘Dragons Play Possum to Perfection’ 
‘Sea Dogs Make it Four Straight Titles’
The Rhode Island Sea Dogs capped a season that saw them win 20 games by defeating the Somerset Braves in a best of five series, three games to one. The Sea Dogs were led the entire post season by their ace, Bob Barton. Barton pitched 17 innings in the championship series, giving up three earned runs and winning two games.
Front Row L-R: John Lee, Jared Clark, Brian Chesshir, Andy Jackson and James “Doc” Stephens. Back Row L-R: Tim Bloodworth, Brian Schulze, Dale Mahurin, Dan Cuffle, Kyle Volkers, Frank Volkers and Joe Bush
The Yankees quickly took advantage of a tired White Sox pitching staff with a 5-run lead in the first inning. Pat Tingley came in for the White Sox in relief and pitched two scoreless innings. The Yankees eventually found their groove again and scored another 11 runs in the fourth inning including a grand slam by Yankees starting pitcher Jared Clark. Clark held the White Sox scoreless until the sixth inning and Kyle Volkers came in to close out the game with a final score of Yankees 17 White Sox 5.