ST. LOUIS EXPRESS MEN'S BASEBALL CLUB

After numerous battles over the years, the Express and Golden Knights finally met in the 18+ League Championship Series.  Despite flooding and fires, the games did not disappoint.  After the Golden Knights took Game 1 in a back and forth affair 11-10, the Express bounced back to win Game 2 8-5.  As the temperatures dipped and the injuries piled up for both squads, a wild finish ensued.  The Express took an 11-4 lead to the bottom of the 7th, but the Golden Knights mounted an improbable comback to tie the game and send it to extras.  After trading zeros in the 8th, the Express pushed accross 2 runs on a sacrifce bunt by Julian Bridges.  As the ball rolled away, Khalil Joiner raced around from first to score the 13th run.  That effort proved huge as the Golden Knights scored a run of their own in the bottom of the ninth.  With the tying and winning runs on base, Chris Audrain closed out the game by getting the final out on the mound to seal the Championship!

It was the definition of a total team effort for the Express.  Everyone played their part in the Championship run, and all stepped up big in the moment.  Eight years after their last STLMBL Championship, this victory was all too sweet.  

And special thanks to the Golden Knights for putting up such a massive fight.  We look forward to defending our title next year after a much needed offseason!