Four former Batavia Muckdogs just earned World Series rings.
The Philadelphia Phillies just beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 to win the World Series 4 games to 1, claiming the first team title in 28 years.
Philadelphia used to be the parent club of the Muckdogs before St. Louis took over two years ago and some players on the team got their professional baseball start in Batavia.
First baseman Ryan Howard hit six homers in Batavia, playing 48 games in 2001. Second baseman Chase Utley batted .307 while playing 40 games in 2000.
Starting pitcher J.A. Happ went 1-2 in 11 starts for Batavia in 2004 and reliever Ryan Madson had a 5-5 record in 15 starts in 1999.
Its the year of the Muckdogs!
Its the year of the Muckdogs! Congratulations to the Phillies and all of our former 'Dogs! Thanks Hilly for all the updates and great work!
I totally batboyed for Chase
I totally batboyed for Chase Utley once