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Serge, Koch claim Cy Young awards
Two hurlers excel in slow-pitch league
ORWBL.com Report | 08/07/11
Two hurlers excel in slow-pitch league
ORWBL.com Report | 08/07/11
NEW CARLISLE- As evident from many of the inflated Earned Run Averages around the Old
Republic Whiffle Ball League, it is no easy task to pitch in a slow-pitch whiffleball league.
However, Matt Serge of South Bend and Tony Koch of Wills Township were able to put
together campaigns on the mound worthy of Cy Young recognition.
Serge narrowly edged out teammate Bob Ellam (2010 AL Cy Young) for this year's honor in
the American League. Ellam put together another fine season on the mound, going 13-5 with
a 7.93 ERA. The left-hander struck out 11 batters in 112 innings pitched.
However, Serge logged a 12-3 record with 4.90 ERA and 9 strikeouts. The Sour Wowers
player/manager won nine consecutive games to start the year. His 9-0 record at the All-Star
Break earned him the starting nod for the American League team even though he was not
officially on the ballot.
Koch, on the other hand, came on strong at the end of the season. The Federalists won 10 of
their last 11 regular season games, in large part because of the arm of Koch. He only pitched
37 innings, but did win all seven of his starts, all of which were complete games. Koch's 3.89
ERA was among the National League leaders.
Republic Whiffle Ball League, it is no easy task to pitch in a slow-pitch whiffleball league.
However, Matt Serge of South Bend and Tony Koch of Wills Township were able to put
together campaigns on the mound worthy of Cy Young recognition.
Serge narrowly edged out teammate Bob Ellam (2010 AL Cy Young) for this year's honor in
the American League. Ellam put together another fine season on the mound, going 13-5 with
a 7.93 ERA. The left-hander struck out 11 batters in 112 innings pitched.
However, Serge logged a 12-3 record with 4.90 ERA and 9 strikeouts. The Sour Wowers
player/manager won nine consecutive games to start the year. His 9-0 record at the All-Star
Break earned him the starting nod for the American League team even though he was not
officially on the ballot.
Koch, on the other hand, came on strong at the end of the season. The Federalists won 10 of
their last 11 regular season games, in large part because of the arm of Koch. He only pitched
37 innings, but did win all seven of his starts, all of which were complete games. Koch's 3.89
ERA was among the National League leaders.
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The Old Republic Whiffle Ball League is a slow pitch whiffleball league based in New Carlisle, Indiana, founded in 2007. ORWBL operates
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and all other team related content are the property/responsibility of the respective ORWBL club. World Series, American League, National
League, Division Series, League Championship Series, and All-Star Game are trademarks of Major League Baseball.
the Championship of Whiffleball and the New Carlisle Whiffleball Hall of Fame. The league has no affiliation with the Old Republic or
Historic New Carlisle, Inc. The league holds no legal trademarks, and the names, nicknames, logos, uniform designs, color combinations,
and all other team related content are the property/responsibility of the respective ORWBL club. World Series, American League, National
League, Division Series, League Championship Series, and All-Star Game are trademarks of Major League Baseball.
