WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Goldeyes are gearing up for a championship celebration at Shaw Park.
The Goldeyes will celebrate their third championship in franchise history on Wednesday beginning at 6:00 pm. Admission is free with the doors opening to the public starting at 5:00 pm.
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According to the baseball club, the celebration will include player introductions and the presentation of the championship trophy and banner. Fans will also have the chance to meet Goldeyes’ players.
The team secured the American Association title on Monday with an 11-4 win over the Wichita Wingnuts in the deciding game five.
“I love every last one of these guys.” said outfielder Reggie Abercrombie. “It’s amazing what they do, man. These guys, like I’ve been saying all season, resilience. These guys go out and bust their ass everyday man. I’m proud of every last one of them. This right here is the sweetest thing in the world.”
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It was the second championship for the Goldeyes in the last four seasons after they captured their first American Association championship in 2012. They also won the Northern League crown in 1994.
Goldeyes players and staff boarded the bus first thing Tuesday morning for the 1,500 kilometre trek back to Winnipeg from Kansas.
“We’re going back to the Peg baby, going back to the Peg.” screamed Abercrombie.
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