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Series Recap: MCSLBA Majors vs. IU Korean Baseball Club
Over three enjoyable Saturday evenings in September and October at Winslow Park Field 6, the MCSLBA Majors and IU Korean Baseball Club engaged in a spirited recreational series that showcased great sportsmanship, strong teamwork, and plenty of exciting moments on the diamond. Both teams brought energy, patience at the plate, and solid defensive plays to the field, creating memorable games for players and fans alike. While MCSLBA swept the series 3-0, the focus was on the love of the game, with standout performances from athletes on both sides highlighting the positive spirit of recreational baseball.
Game 1: September 13 – A Strong Start with Impressive Hitting and Pitching
MCSLBA kicked off the series with a convincing 18-1 victory, powered by a potent offense that racked up 14 hits and eight walks. Key contributors included Elsesser, who drove in four runs with a 2-for-3 performance, and Herr with timely triples. The MCSLBA pitching staff, led by Elsesser and supported by relievers Thomas, Henson, Burnworth, Grubb, and Herr, dominated with multiple strikeouts and shutout innings. IU Korean Baseball Club showed resilience and notable contributions from #3, who drove in their lone run, along with hits from #32 and #52. It was a great opener that set a positive tone, emphasizing strong fundamentals from both squads.
Game 2: September 27 – A Back-and-Forth Battle Full of Patience and Power
The second game was a lively affair, with MCSLBA pulling ahead for a 16-8 win after an early exchange of leads. MCSLBA’s offense tallied 10 hits and an impressive 13 walks, led by Elsesser (three RBIs on a 2-for-4 day) and multi-hit games from Field, Hamilton, and McKinney. Their pitchers, starting with Chapman and backed by relievers Field, Newby, Elsesser, Hamilton, and McKinley, held firm to secure the victory. IU Korean Baseball Club matched the energy with 14 walks of their own—led by #52, Park, Lee, and #8 with two each—and RBIs from #52, Lee, #8, #02, and Kwon. #02 paced the team with a hit in two at-bats. Both teams turned double plays, making it a testament to disciplined, patient baseball that kept everyone engaged.
Game 3: October 11 – A Thrilling Walk-Off Finish
The series wrapped up with an edge-of-your-seat 8-7 walk-off win for MCSLBA, decided in the bottom of the fifth when Chapman’s double plated the winning run. It was a seesaw battle, with MCSLBA building early leads through hits from Herr and others, only for IU to rally back with timely groundouts, dropped third strikes, walks, and fielder’s choices. MCSLBA’s pitching, anchored by Thomas (four strikeouts in two innings) and relievers Chapman, Herr, Hamilton, and McKinney, delivered clutch shutout frames. Offensively, Chapman, Newby, and Garret each drove in runs, supported by eight team walks. IU Korean Baseball Club shone with aggressive baserunning, stealing six bases (multiple from #32 and #29), and RBIs from #52 and #29. #8 led with a 1-for-2 hitting performance, and the team drew seven walks, showing their tenacity in keeping the game close until the end.
Overall, the series was a celebration of baseball at its best, with MCSLBA’s consistent hitting (multiple multi-hit games across the board) and shutdown relief pitching complementing IU’s disciplined plate appearances and opportunistic scoring. These games fostered camaraderie between the teams, proving that friendly competition brings out the joy in the sport. Here’s to more great matchups in the future!
2025 MCSLBA Minor Division Champions – Ziebart Rhino Linings!
Congratulations to Ziebart Rhino Linings on winning the 2025 MCSLBA Minor Division Championship!
Ziebart pulled the upset in a thriller and defeated top seed Hunger Skateparks in extra innings!
Ziebart Rhino Linings MCSLBA Claim Victory Over Hunger Skateparks
By GameChanger Media
Ziebart Rhino Linings MCSLBA were triumphant over Hunger Skateparks 11-8 on Thursday at Winslow Sports Complex.
Ziebart Rhino Linings MCSLBA got on the board in the top of the first inning after Adam Vitale walked, Zach Roberts walked, and Zachariah Walls singled down the left field line, each scoring one run.
A wild pitch extended the Ziebart Rhino Linings MCSLBA lead to 4-0 in the top of the second inning.
Hunger Skateparks tied the game up in the bottom of the sixth thanks to three singles. Hunger Skateparks tied the game at eight on a single by Reid Shaw.
Ziebart Rhino Linings MCSLBA captured the lead, 11-8, in the top of the seventh after Atlas Tucker doubled down the left field line, Vitale singled down the left field line, and Walls singled to center field, each scoring one run.
Cole Dillon earned the win for Ziebart Rhino Linings MCSLBA. The pitcher allowed two hits and zero runs over three innings, striking out six and walking none. Harry Rosales took the loss for Hunger Skateparks. The pitcher went two innings, giving up four runs (one earned) on two hits, striking out three and walking four. Liam Tucker collected the save. Roberts appeared in relief for Ziebart Rhino Linings MCSLBA.
Ziebart Rhino Linings MCSLBA piled up 10 hits in the game. Tucker, Walls, and Savannah Walls each collected two hits for Ziebart Rhino Linings MCSLBA. Tucker and Walls each drove in two runs for Ziebart Rhino Linings MCSLBA. Rowan Hogue paced Ziebart Rhino Linings MCSLBA with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, accumulating seven walks for the game. Walls stole two bases.
Aiden Meza provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Hunger Skateparks with two runs batted in. The number three hitter went 3-for-3 on the day. Liam Pate collected two hits for Hunger Skateparks in three at bats. Ricky Eakin stole two bases.
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MCSLBA Majors vs. IU Korean Baseball Club
On Saturday April 12 and Sunday April 13, a team of current and former MCSLBA Major Division players participated in the IU Korean Baseball Club’s tournament at Twin Lakes and Bark Kaufman Field, continuing the friendly relationship between the two organizations. MCSLBA took home the championship!
Hamilton’s Clutch Hitting Propels Bloomington Blue To Victory Over Neverdies
By GameChanger Media
Fenn Hamilton drove in four runs on five hits to lead Bloomington Blue past Neverdie 22-5 on Saturday. Fenn Hamilton singled in the first scoring two, tripled in the second scoring two, and singled in the sixth scoring one.
Neverdie opened the scoring in the top of the first thanks to two singles. Neverdie first got on the board when 김명환 singled, scoring one run.
Bloomington Blue took the lead, 4-2, in the bottom of the first thanks to singles by Fenn Hamilton, Theo Dove, and David Carpenter.
Bloomington Blue scored five runs on five hits in the bottom of the second inning. Kaden Lang drew a walk, scoring one run, Jackson McGaha drew a walk, scoring one run, Fenn Hamilton tripled, scoring two runs, and Chase Henson lined out, scoring one run.
Bloomington Blue scored six runs on five hits in the bottom of the fifth inning. Chris Crane lined out, scoring one run, Jackson McGaha doubled, scoring two runs, Theo Dove drew a walk, scoring one run, and Chase Henson singled, scoring one run.
Bloomington Blue scored five runs on five hits in the bottom of the sixth inning. A wild pitch scored one run, Nash Henry grounded out, scoring one run, Fenn Hamilton singled, scoring one run, and Chase Henson tripled, scoring two runs.
Fenn Hamilton earned the win for Bloomington Blue. The hurler allowed three hits and three runs over four innings, striking out nine and walking none. 박인규 started on the bump for Neverdie. The pitcher gave up eight hits and nine runs over three innings, striking out five and walking four. Theo Dove collected the save. Jackson McGaha pitched one inning of zero-run ball for Bloomington Blue in relief. The reliever gave up two hits, striking out two and walking none.
Bloomington Blue collected 21 hits in the game. Chase Henson provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Bloomington Blue with five runs batted in. Chase Henson went 3-for-5 on the day. Lyle Henry, Peyton Flynn, and Theo Dove each collected multiple hits for Bloomington Blue. Jackson McGaha led Bloomington Blue with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating eight walks for the game. Lyle Henry, Jackson McGaha, Kaden Lang, Theo Dove, and Fenn Hamilton each stole multiple bases for Bloomington Blue. Bloomington Blue ran wild on the base paths, tallying 17 stolen bases for the game.
김명환 provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Neverdie with three runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 2-for-4 on the day. 김건후 led Neverdie with three hits in four at bats. 권영빈 collected two hits for Neverdie in four at bats. 김건후 stole two bases.
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MCSLBA annual meeting – Monday October 21st.
6pm, at Mother Bears Pizza East (campus location)
Our goal, as an organization, is to provide young adults the opportunity to stay involved in organized baseball while further developing both as athletes and as people. We provide a firm and supportive environment, which encourages continual learning while building self-confidence and self-esteem. We stress throughout the league the teaching of fundamentals, sportsmanship, and express the fun of the great game of baseball.
In the minor division we introduce the ballplayer to a regulation field, while limiting the age gap leading to a competitive and comfortable environment where the ballplayer can work on the finer nuances of the game. In the major division we continue to provide the recreational ballplayer and high school ballplayer alike an opportunity to continue to play the game in a fun and competitive environment.
We understand that one can get caught up in the competition aspect of the sport. But, the first law of sports participation is that it is supposed to be a fun, rewarding and a learning experience. We want our players to get the most from their baseball experience.
Everything we as the Officers, and hopefully everything that you do will support these goals and the mission statements of MCSLBA Baseball. So on behalf of the MCSLBA, we look forward to the opportunity to provide you and/or your child with a quality and enjoyable baseball experience. See you at the ballpark.
Patrick Dove
President – MCSLBA
Monroe County Senior League Baseball Association (MCSLBA)
PO. Box 7421 ~ Bloomington, IN 47407-7421
The Monroe County Senior League Baseball Association (MCSLBA) in conjunction with the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the following NEW and familiar opportunities for young adult recreational baseball in 2024.