MSBL Launches new Website...
After months of work and preparation, MSBL/MABL National has launched its newly designed website. It contains current, relevant topics as well as archived HARDBALL stories, information on all regional and national tournaments, and the ability for local leagues and teams to create their own online photo albums amongst many other features.
Please visit the site at www.msblnational.com and see why you are part of the nation's premier adult baseball league
Team New Era downs Wolfpack for 50+ title
Team New Era 6, Boston Wolfpack 5
Marty Sturgeon threw a complete game and Mike Williams delivered a clutch, two-run single in the seventh to propel Buffalo-based Team New Era to a 6-5 win over the Boston Wolfpack in the 50-and-over finals.
The game was battle of tournament powerhouses. Team New Era had played in three straight 50-and-over finals at the MSBL World Series in Arizona before winning the 2011 50 Wood Bat American Crown.
The Wolfpack was fresh off a title run at the Holiday Classic at Disney where they have won five straight titles.
The Wolfpack jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the second, but Team New Era rallied for three in the bottom half on a two run double by John Gervasi that scored Ed Warnke and Rob Steel. Gervasi later scored on an infield error. Down 3-2 after three complete innings, Boston tied the game on Bill Flutie's RBI double which scored Robert Indoli. Tied 3-3 in the crucial seventh inning, Team New Era scored three times with two outs to take the 6-3 lead. Team New Era skipper Ralph Proulx started the inning with a walk and a steal. Tony Frescura singled and stole second and Vern Van Skiver delivered an RBI single to score Proulx. With runners on second and third Williams delivered what proved to be the decisive blow – a line drive to right field that scored Frescura and Van Skiver.
Team New Era 50+ wins MSBL World Series in Arizona...
The beginning of the week was a little rough for the team who had reached the Championship game in each of the last 3 years only to lose. But it is not the way you start but how you end. Winning its last to pool play games New Era earned a bye into the semi-finals, they beat St. Louis 5-4 then faced top seed Dallas in the Championship finals. Game was scoreless thru 5 then both teams scored in the 6th, New Era then scored or in the 8th and 9th to win its first 50+ Championship. The team is made up of players from MUNY-Buffalo MSBL and San Diego MSBL.
Team New Era wins MSBL 35+ Capital City Classic in Columbus Ohio...
Going 2-1 in very tough Round Robin play. TNE played the championship game at Huntington Park the brand new AAA ballpark for the Columbus Clippers. TNE beat the Columbus Lugnuts 10-3 in the finals. Curt Hoffman was named tourney MVP, Curt was on fire with his bat all weekend... A great outing by the boys in Blue.
Team New Era wins MSBL 35+ Regional in Albany...
Going 4-0 in Round Robin play and beating Rochester 1-0 in a rain/lightning shortened 6 inning game the team looked strong as usual with its pitching and defense. John Catanzaro was named tournament MVP, Catz played stellar defense and pitched the Championship game. Overall a good outing for the team as they begin there pursuit of a 3rd straight National Championship.
1st MUNY - Buffalo MSBL 35+ season ends...
Erie - Buffalo crowned Champions
Erie - Buffalo beats The Chiefs 3 - 1 to take Inaugural title for new league... EB's squad has players from Buffalo, Rochester, Akron and Fredonia... Congrats to a great season and thanks to all the Managers and Players that help get the new league off to a great 1st Season...
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MUNY - Buffalo MSBL 25+ season ends...
Magruders wins 4th Championship in a row...
Magruders defeated New Era 3 games to 1 to repeat as League Champions for the 4th straight year. Congratulations to Magruders on a great season.
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Team New Era REPEATS -
The team consisting of players from the MUNY-Buffalo MSBL league
Wins its second consecutive 35+ American Division MSBL World Series Championship in Phoenix, Arizona
Congratulations to all the players!!!
League President Ralph Proulx - Inducted into the MSBL Hall of Fame
