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Snappers Win 2019 SFCBL Championship

Date:  Source: South Florida Collegiate Baseball League

The West Boca Snappers have won their second consecutive SFCBL Championship after defeating the Ft. Lauderdale Knights twice on Sunday at Little Fenway in Delray Beach.  Ross Maertz (Adelphi University) had the game winning 3 run home run in Game 1 which was a no doubter over the Green Monster in left-field.  Gus Carter (Florida Gulf Coast University) was the winning pitcher going 6 inning with 6 strikeouts and giving up 3 runs.  Francisco Urbaez (Florida Atlantic University) also added a hit and RBI.  For the Knights, Tegan Woods (Rock Valley C.C.) went 2 for 3 with a solo home run.

In Game 2, Luis Aviles (Tulane University) led the offense going 2 for 3 with 3 RBI's and Luis Chavez (Florida International University) added a double and RBI.  For the Knights, Shawn Rigsby (Wisconsin Parkside) was 1 for 3 with an RBI.  On the mound Gavin Gillespie (Broward College) picked up the win throwing 4 innings with 2 strikeouts and 1 earned run.  Nelson Smith (Palm Beach State) threw excellent in relief striking out 4 batter in 3 innings.  Emanuel Fernandez (Santa Fe) picked up the save throwing 1 inning and striking out 2 batters.

The Championship Series MVP was awarded to Ross Maertz (Adelphi University). 

Stay tuned for the announcement of all league awards and honors next week.