2024 A.L. LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
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| SERIES PREVIEW – The 2024 American League Championship Series (ALCS) features an exciting matchup between the Chicago Mobsters and the Southwest Detroit Fighting. Both teams have defied expectations to reach this stage of the MWBL Playoffs. The Chicago Mobsters, with a record of 90-72, secured 1st place in the American League Central and are the 4th seed in the MWBL ALCS Playoff Bracket. On the other hand, the Southwest Detroit Fighting Chihuahuas, with a record of 87-75, finished 2nd in the American League East and are the 7th seed in the bracket.
Southwest Detroit has the edge in fielding, while both teams are evenly matched in pitching. However, Chicago boasts a much stronger offensive lineup. Despite this, Southwest Detroit won the regular season series against Chicago 8-4. |
2023 A.L. LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
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| SERIES PREVIEW – In a highly anticipated showdown, the #1 Seed Chicago Mobsters are set to face off against the #2 Seed Hollywood Werewolves in the American League Championship of the Mid-West Baseball League. Both teams have had outstanding regular seasons, boasting impressive records of 109-53 each. The stakes are high, with the winner earning the right to represent the American League in the World Series.The Chicago Mobsters, led by the dynamic outfielder Yordan Alvarez, have been a force to be reckoned with all season. Alvarez’s powerful bat and clutch performances have been instrumental in the Mobsters’ success. On the pitching side, Chicago boasts a formidable trio of Tony Gonsolin, Alek Manoah, and Julio Urias, who have consistently delivered strong outings throughout the year.
However, Chicago will face a significant challenge in this series as they’ll be without their rookie sensation, Julio Rodriguez, until Game #5. Rodriguez has been a crucial contributor to the team’s offense and will be sorely missed in the early games of the series. On the other side of the diamond, the Hollywood Werewolves are no pushovers. With Aaron Judge patrolling the outfield and delivering his signature towering home runs, the Werewolves have their own offensive firepower to contend with. Their starting rotation, featuring Shane McClanahan, Drew Rasmussen, and the legendary Clayton Kershaw, is nothing short of impressive. This series promises thrilling matchups, with power hitters and dominant pitchers on both sides. The absence of Julio Rodriguez in the Mobsters’ lineup early on may create an opportunity for Hollywood to gain an edge, but Chicago’s experienced veterans will be determined to step up in his absence. Baseball fans are in for a treat as these two juggernauts clash in a battle for supremacy in the American League. With the championship berth on the line, the Chicago Mobsters and Hollywood Werewolves are prepared to leave it all on the field, and every pitch and swing could be the deciding factor in this epic showdown. |
2023 N.L. LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
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| SERIES PREVIEW – The Tempe Tempers, N.L. Central Champions and winners of 126 games in the regular season, face the N.L. East Champion Baltimore Comets (99-63) for the right to represent the National League in the MWBL 2023 World Series. Tempe won the season series between the 2 clubs 8 games to 4. Tempe comes into the series after disposing of the Sacramento Capitals in 6 games. Baltimore knocked off the Selkirk Steelers 4-2. |
2022 – NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
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| SERIES PREVIEW – Long time division rivals Long Beach and Sacramento meet in the NLCS. This is Long Beach’s first time in this round of the playoffs while Sacramento is her for the 11th time. Both teams have strong pitching staffs so this figures to be a low scoring series. |
2022 – AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES
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| SERIES PREVIEW – One round away from the World Series! Chicago is looking for their sixth trip to the World Series, while it would be Fremont’s first. Fremont won the season series 7-5. The Cannons finished atop the AL with a 121-41 record, while the Mobsters were 4th overall at 93-69 while winning the Central.
Fremont brings the top offense to bear, but Chicago is no slouch at fourth in the AL. Fremont also tops the AL in pitching, with Chicago finishing 3rd. Fremont looks to have the better bullpen, as Chicago’s pitchers can get wild at times. Fremont holds the edge in fielding percentage at .982 compared to .979 for Chicago. |
