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Newts win their 3rd ORWBL World Series after sweeping Maple City!
LA PORTE - For the third time in four years, the New Carlisle Newts reign supreme in the Old Republic Wiffle Ball League. New Carlisle completed a sweep of the Maple City Magic on Wednesday, winning 14-10 in Game 3 and 11-2 in Game 4. Game 3 was a back and forth battle, with the Newts grabbing an early 7-2 lead. Maple City was able to battle back a couple of times, chipping away and eventually tying the game at 10 heading into the sixth. However, the Newts scored four in the
Magic/Newts to kick off World Series on Sunday with Games 1&2.
NEW CARLISLE- After nearly 3 months of ORWBL wiffleball, only 2 teams remain in contention to win the 2016 ORWBL World Series. In the American League, the Maple City Magic rolled thru their opponents, going 5-0 with 4 blowout wins. Maple City brings a 9 game winning streak heading into the World Series. Meanwhile, the New Carlisle Newts will come out of the National League after taking down the White Lightning 3-1 in the NLCS. It will mark the Newts 4th consecutive World S
Bushman, Curless named MVP in 2016
NEW CARLISLE- The 2016 ORWBL MVP's were announced on Wednesday. In the American League, it was first time winner Bob Bushman of the Heat and in the National League, Garrett Curless of the Newts. Bushman, who's a 3rd year player for Hudson Lake had an incredible breakout season, hitting .564 with 43 HR, 64 RBI. This was the first full season that Hudson Lake kept stats so it would be very interesting to see if Bushman was at this level prior to this season. Bushman won a tig
N. Arndt, Emmons win Cy Young
NEW CARLISLE- Throughout the week, the Old Republic Wiffleball League has been handing out its yearly honors. Today we announce the 2016 Cy Young Award winners. With a shorter season, pitchers were not able to put up incredible numbers, but some were still able to stand out more than others. The 2016 Cy Young winners are Nate Arndt of the Junkballers in the American League and Jared Emmons of the Dabbers in the National League. It was a great year for both pitchers who also
Could this be the year? Maple City wins AL Pennant after sweeping Hudson Lake
LA PORTE- The Maple City Magic are back in the World Series after completing the 3 game sweep in the ALCS over the Hudson Lake Heat. After a 9 day break, the Heat traveled to Magic Park looking to attempt a series comeback. So far in the postseason, the Magic have been putting teams away in the 1st inning. The pattern continued as the Magic took a 6-1 lead heading into the 2nd inning. Unlike Games 1&2, Hudson Lake did not shy away however as they continued to battle until
Friedman, Keck named top skippers in 2016
NEW CARLISLE- Throughout this week, the 2016 season awards will be announced on ORWBL.com. All awards were voted on by the managers of the league. The second honors to be
handed out are for Manager of the Year.
Maple City's Alex Friedman and New Carlisle's Koby Keck won their respective league's: For the American League, Maple City's Alex Friedman and for the National League, New Carlisle's Koby Keck. Friedman led the Magic to the a league's best 17-7 record while Kec
Back at it again: Newts win the National League Pennant, advancing to the World Series.
NEW CARLISLE - The New Carlisle Newts are headed back to the ORWBL World Series, after defeating the Saugany Lake White Lightning, 3-1, in the National League Championship Series. It marks the fourth consecutive trip to the World Series for New Carlisle. The Newts won back-to-back titles in 2013 and 2014, but fell in seven games to Cult West in 2015. It is the franchise's ORWBL-record sixth appearance in the nine-year history of the World Series. The Newts got off to a slow
