Athletics

In a hard fought playoff, the Orioles emerged victorious over the Cubs, defeating them Wednesday night. Congratulations to the Orioles, and to both teams for a very successful season!

The Reds emerged from the grueling Majors playoffs undefeated Sunday, as they defeated the Diamondbacks, 9-7. After 4 innings of a pitching duel between Ozney Guillen and Josh Karr, the Reds erupted for 6 runs in the bottom of the 5th. The Diamondbacks gamely fought back in the top of the 6th with 4 of their own, but fell just short. Congratulations, Reds for the championship, and to both teams for demonstrating high levels of skill and sportsmanship on Sunday!

The Cardinals were the first NMBOLL team to emerge from the rain-soaked playoffs as champions. They defeated the White Sox, 15-5 on Sunday, June 1.

For the second day in a row, rain has washed out the entire playoff slate for Wednesday, May 28. All games have been rescheduled for Thursday, with everything else moved back a day.Watch the web site for updates.

Thanks to all of you who have already returned your coaching evaluations. Parents and players alike should fill out the forms. First, you are the best people to judge whether our coaches are doing right by your children. Although it's too late for them to be considered for our NMBOLL Coach of the Year Award, your opinions are still important for our careful consideration next year. You can mail them back, fax them, or email them (if you fill them out on line)