Yankees

Giants

The Yankees defeated the Tigers, 7-5, recently to claim the 2008 championship of the American League of the Bronco Division of the Swansea Independent Baseball League. The Yankees concluded the season with a 17-4 record. Team members shown here, from left, are: 1st row, Ryan Arruda, Nick Soares, Tyler Elmes, Jesse Mendes and Chad Stroum; 2nd row, Chris Padula, Matt Lavoie, Conor Carmichael, Jordan Menard, Jameson Rose and Aaron Wolfang; and 3rd row, Coach Jack Carmichael, Coach Chris Padula, Manager Rodney Soares and Coach Mark Menard. (Photo courtesy of Swansea Independent Baseball League)

The Giants defeated the Cardinals, 6-1, recently to claim the 2008 championship of the National League of the Bronco Division of the Swansea Independent Baseball League. The Giants concluded the season with a sparkling 20-1 record. Team members shown here, from left, are Taylor Bell, Mitchell Midwood, Alex Nunes, D.J. Machado and Marcus Pegurri; 2nd row, Evan Waddicor, Dimitri Rosa, Kyle Bouchard, Cameron Coelho and Drew DeCoste; and 3rd row, Manager Doug Machado, Coach Bill Bouchard and Coach Scott Pegurri. Not shown is Jacob Raposo and Brandon Wilson. (Photo courtesy of Swansea Independent Baseball League)