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Blue Sox to Present Ring to Mayor, City of Holyoke

Date:  Source: NECBL: Valley Blue Sox
 
BLUE SOX TO PRESENT CHAMPIONSHIP RING TO MAYOR MORSE, CITY OF HOLYOKE
 
SPRINGFIELD, MA – The Valley Blue Sox will present a special 2018 championship ring to the city of Holyoke on Tuesday, May 28th at 12:30 p.m. in the Mayor’s Office at Holyoke City Hall. 
 
Accepting the ring on behalf of Holyoke will be the Mayor of Holyoke, Alex Morse.  Blue Sox mascot, Paws, and the NECBL Championship Cup will also be in attendance for the presentation.
 
"I want to congratulate the players, the coaches, and the staff of the Valley Blue Sox for winning the League Championship (again!),” says Morse.
 
“I know I speak for the people of Holyoke when I say that you have made us proud, and we are looking forward to kicking off the new season to defend that title.  Go Blue Sox!”
 
The 2018 Blue Sox were named “Summer Team of the Year” by Perfect Game following a season in which they finished with a league-best 30-12 record.
 
The Blue Sox won four straight games during an undefeated postseason en route to a second consecutive New England Collegiate Baseball League Championship.
 
This year’s Blue Sox team will kick off the season on Saturday, June 8th at 6:35 p.m. as the 2018 NECBL Championship Banner will be raised.  The first 500 fans through the gates will receive a limited edition 2018 NECBL Championship Pennant. 
 
The gates will open at 5:35 p.m., and fans are encouraged to arrive early for pregame ceremonies.