Spring 2002 Season Complete

The 4th seeded Orioles stunned the league, rolling through the Major League Championship tournament in surprisingly convincing fashion. 

Taking their first round game 11-0 vs. the 5th seeded Dodgers, they next faced the regular season champion Angels and prevailed in an exciting 5-3 ball game. In the Championship game against their regular season's most difficult opponent, the Orioles defeated the Rockies 6-0 behind the dominant pitching of Ian Martin and Robbie Smith (combined 12 KOs), outstanding defense (the O's third straight game without an error) and impressive offense (an astonishing 21 batters safely reached base). The Orioles players put in tremendous effort during the season, including attending an extra batting practice every week, and in the end reaped their just rewards.

The Braves beat the Cardinals in the Minor League Tournament Championship game, by scoring the winning run in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Braves battled back with 2-outs in the bottom of the sixth and no runners on base. They preceded to load the bases and then an infield single scored the winning run from 3rd base. Congratulations to the Braves and the Cardinals for a great and exciting game! 

The Rookie League Tournament Championship was settled on Thursday with the Marlins edging the Dodgers by the score of 7-5. Congratulations to the Marlins and Dodgers for an exciting game!

Major League Playoffs

The Orioles soundly defeated the Rockies in the Major League Tournament Championship game by the score of 6-0. 

The Orioles entered the game "loose" and ready to play after being beaten by the Rockies in their previous 3 meetings this season.  The Orioles stunned everyone by rising from the 4th seed in the tournament to capture the championship. Key to the Orioles victory was the contribution of all team members– strong pitching, defense, hitting and base running proved to make the difference.

Congratulations to the Rockies for not only rising to the championship game, but also being the runner-up team during the regular season with an impressive 11-4 record. The Rockies are the only Major League team to capture two trophies this season due to their consistently solid play.

Saturday, June 8th 1st Round  
(highest seed is always home team, no time limits)
#1 seed (Angels) and #2 seed (Rockies) receive a bye (no game)
Game #1  Blue Jays vs. Cubs; 10:00 am Bready Park [Blue Jays 7, Cubs 5]
Game #2  Orioles vs. Dodgers; 1:00 pm Alabama [Orioles 11, Dodgers 0]

Tuesday, June 11th Semifinals
Game #3 Rockies vs. Blue Jays 5:30 pm Alabama [Rockies 11, Blue Jays 6]
Game #4 Angels vs. Orioles 7:45 pm Alabama [O's 5, Angels 3]

Friday, June 14th Finals
Game #5 Rockies vs. Orioles 6:00 pm Bready Park [O's 6, Rockies 0]

Minor League Playoffs

The Braves beat the Cardinals in the Minor League Tournament Championship game, by scoring the winning run in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Braves battled back with 2-outs in the bottom of the sixth and no runners on base. They preceded to load the bases and then an infield single scored the winning run from 3rd base. Congratulations to the Braves and the Cardinals for a great and exciting game!

Tuesday, June 4th 1st Round
(highest seed is always home team, no time limits)
Game #1 Braves vs. A's;  7:45 pm Bready [Braves 9, A's 2]
Game #2 Twins vs. White Sox;  5:30 pm Bready [White Sox win]
Game #3 Cardinals vs. Tigers;  7:45 pm Alabama [Cards 13, Twins 6]
Game #4 Reds vs. Devil Rays;  5:30 pm Alabama [Reds win]

Saturday, June 8th Semifinals
Game #5 Braves vs. Reds;  10:00 am Alabama [Braves win]
Game #6 White Sox vs. Cardinals;  1:00 pm Alabama [Cards 4, W.Sox 2]

Tuesday, June 11th Finals
Game #7 Braves vs. Cardinals #6 6:00 pm Bready Park [Braves 8, Cards 7]

Rookie League Playoffs

The Marlins beat the Dodgers in the Rookie League Tournament Championship game, by the close score of 7-5.  Congratulations to the Marlins and Dodgers for an exciting game!

Thursday, June 6th 1st Round
(highest seed is always home team, no time limits)
#1 seed (Dodgers) and #2 seed (Pirates) receive a bye (no game)
Game #1  Marlins vs. Orioles 6:00 pm Bready Park  [Marlins 11, O's 5]
Game #2  Indians vs. Mariners 6:00 pm Alabama  [Indians 8, Mariners 3]

Saturday, June 8th Semifinals
Game #3  Pirates vs. Marlins 10:00 am Haley Smith   [Marlins over Bucs]
Game #4  Dodgers vs. Indians 1:00 pm Haley Smith   [Dodgers over Tribe]

Thursday, June 13th Finals
Game #5 Marlins vs. Dodgers 6:00 pm Bready Park  [Marlins 7, Dodgers 5]