MONARCHS SOAR TO TITLE

Congratulations to Screech and his battling Butterflies for staving off the competition from the Wahoos and Chiefs and flitting their way to their first Hot Stove League title!  Well done, Brother Screech!

More later on how the 2014 Monarchs were formed and managed, but for now, let us record for posterity the final standings through the end of the 2014 Campaign: 

A magical season for a deserving member of our merry little band. 

ROYALS NEAR CROWN

Just returned at 1:30 this morning from Kansas City, where Joe and Will and I saw the en fuego Royals top the Orioles by the score of 2-1 to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the American League Championship Series.  We had hoped to be able to meet up with Stretch for a pre- or intragame libation or two, but he reported that he will instead be going to the game this afternoon and, if necessary, tomorrow night. 

10/14/14:  At Kauffman Stadium for the third ALCS game

Clearly a Full Moon Night at the K!

Last night’s game was one for the ages, from the ceremonial first pitch by HOF’er George Brett, to the unbelievable catches made by Moustakas at third, to the outstanding plays made by Cain in center field, to Alex Gordon’s diving catch in left, to Hosmer’s web gem at first, to the perfect bullpen pitching of Frasor, Herrera, Davis and Holland.  The stars were aligned. 

It would be fantastic to see a repeat World Series matchup of the Cardinals and Royals from 1985, but the Giants will likely have something to say about that. 

Anyway, it was a great night to be at Kauffman Stadium.  Go Royals!

Next issue:  Update on Final Finishes

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