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Baseball is just around the corner for the SVABL.  Entering it's 11th season, the SVABL will be starting on Sunday, May 20th.  After one of the most competitive seasons in it's 10 year history, the SVABL is preparing for another great summer of baseball.  Check back soon for more details as we approach Opening Day.

The 10th season of the SVABL concluded today at Captains Park on the campus of Christopher Newport University in a day of great baseball.  After being rained out Saturday night the Cardinals defeated the Cannons 6-4 in a tightly contested contest, enabling the Cardinals to advance to the championship game to face the Pirates.  The Cardinals jumped out early on the Pirates to take a 2-0 lead in the 1st inning.  The Pirates got one run back in the bottom of the 1st inning.  The Pirates tied it up in the bottom of the 5th inning & went ahead 3-2 in the bottom of the 7th inning.  That lead was short lived as the Cardinals tied it up at 3-3 in the top of the 8th inning.  In the bottom of the 8th inning the Pirates responded with two runs to go up 5-3 & that's how the game ended.  The Pirates captured their third title in the 10 year history of the SVABL, trailing only the Gloucester Astros, who have captured four SVABL titles.  We'd like to thank everyone for allowing us to have what was probably the most competitive season yet in the history of the SVABL.

Saturday's games have been finished & here's how it shapes up.  The Cardinals traveled to Deltaville & defeated the Deltas 14-2 while the Pirates defeated the Cannons 7-0 at Warhill Park in Williamsburg.  Meanwhile, the Tides were victorious against the Braves 3-1 in an elimination game at Kiln Creek in Newport News.  Sunday's action shapes up as follows, with all action at Kiln Creek:  The Cannons will host the Tides at 12pm, with the winner facing the Deltas at 3:30pm.  The nightcap will feature the Pirates hosting the Cardinals at 7:00pm.

Friday night begins the double elimination playoff tournament in what has been one of the most exciting seasons of the SVABL's 10 year history.  Play will begin at Kiln Creek in Newport News at 7:00pm with the #3 seed York Cannons facing off against the #6 seed Hampton Braves.  At 7:30pm the #4 seed Peninsula Cardinals will take on the #5 seed Tappahannock Tides at Warhill Park in Williamsburg.  The winner of the Cannons - Braves game will face off against the Peninsula Pirates Saturday, 7:00pm at Warhill Park while the winner of the Cardinals - Tides game will take on the Deltaville Deltas Saturday at 7:30pm in Deltaville.  The two teams that lose Friday night will tangle on Saturday, 7pm at Kiln Creek in an elimination game.  The action continues Sunday at Kiln Creek.  Check the "Schedules" link to the left and click on the "Playoffs" tab for the game times & matchups.

Brandon Hanks of the Tappahannock Tides captured the 2011 SVABL Homerun Derby championship today at Deltaville Ballpark in one of the most exciting Homerun Derbys in recent memory.  Scott Crump of the Deltaville Deltas led off the event with a bang, blasting 10 homers over the wall.  This number stood up until Hanks had his chance, knocking 10 homers over the wall.  Chris King of the Deltas & Anthony Harris of the Cardinals each threatened to take the lead but fall just short with eight homers each.  This led a swing off between Crump & Hanks to determine the 2011 champion.  Hanks captured the 2011 title with a momentous blast over the left center field fence.  Congratulations Brandon!!!!!!!!

In the 10th season of the SVABL this will be the first year the All-Star game will be held in Deltaville.  On Saturday, July 16th, the SVABL will assemble it's most talented players for a night of baseball that promises to be exciting.  In what has become a much aniticipated annual event, the Homerun Derby will take place at 4pm, followed by the All-Star game at 7pm.  Much of the anticipation surrounding the Homerun Derby revolves around the question of whether two time defending champion Chris Balus of the Cannons will be participating in the Homerun Derby.  Mark this date on your calendar & make the short trip to Deltaville & enjoy the day's activities!

SVABL playoff action is set to begin tonight.  After needing the last game of the regular season to be played to determine the final seeds, playoff action will begin at 4pm today.  Opening the playoffs at 4pm will be the Astros taking on the Braves at Kiln Creek.  The winner will face the Cardinals at 7pm.  Over at Denbigh High at 4pm the Deltas will take on the Pirates, with the winner facing the Cannons at 7pm.  Don't miss the excitement!!!!!

With a few make-up games to go the landscape is beginning to take shape as the SVABL begins it's double-elimination playoff tournament this weekend.  With 2nd through 5th place still up for grabs the competition will be intense as the Cardinals, Deltas, Pirates & Astros all battle to gain the 2nd seed in the playoff tournament.  The 2nd seed is important because that team will have a bye as play begins this Friday, 7/30.  The 1st seed is already taken by the Cannons.  Whichever teams don't get the 2nd seed will be playing Friday night.  Another note of interest is that the Championship game this year will be played at Captains Park on the campus of Christopher Newport University on Sunday, 8/8 @ 1pm, with a 4pm game if necessary.  Admission will be $5.00.  Check out the whole playoff schedule on "Schedules" link on the left.  See ya at the ballpark.

The 2010 SVABL All-Star game will be held at Captains Park on the campus of Christopher Newport University Sunday, July 11th.  This will mark the first time the All-Star game has been held at Captains Park.  This year's events will begin at 1pm with the annual Homerun Derby, followed by the All-Star game at 4pm.  As in the past, the Homerun Derby is open to any SVABL player.  Entry fee is $10 & is limited to the first 25 paid entrants.  Aluminum bats are allowed in the Homerun Derby & each participant must provide his own pitcher.  Check out the "SVABL Homerun Derby Champions" link on the left to see the past winners.  The All-Star game again should provide the opportunity to see some of the Peninsula's finest baseball talent on display.  Admission is $5 at the gate & includes both the Homerun Derby & All-Star game.  Mark your calendar & come out to support your favorite players.

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