Pro Division All Star Game a Success
The 2009 All Star Game is in the books. It was a battle of the much talked about dominance of Division II versus the upstart Division I. It was a well played game, with lots of lead changes, some strong pitching, solid defense, and timely hits.
At the end of the game the Division I team pulled off a 9-8 upset and held bragging rights for the rest of the season. Division I will now have home field advantage in the championship game. The day was about more than just the game though, as the two divisions got to know each other better and the game was a testament to sportsmanship. Lots of back slapping, high fiving, and joking around between the teams. We look forward to more events like this in the future.
Please share your thoughts of the game in the comments section.
April 13th, 2009 at 9:23 am
Let’s get some comments going on this thing. Who had fun at the all star game?
April 13th, 2009 at 9:30 pm
I wasn’t there at the All Star Game, but it definitely sounds like it was a success. Good to read that the players had a good time, and took it for what it was–a chance to hang out and play against some of the league’s best players–WITHOUT any drama.
Now that the All Star Game will decide home field advantage, will the playoff teams be determined by the top four teams in each division? Or will there be a seeding system used, and the top 8 teams REGARDLESS of division going to the playoffs instead?
(I’m thinking that since the All Star winner gets home field advantage, the former system would be used, with #1 playing #4, and #2 playing #3 in each division; the remaining Div I team would then play the remaining Div II team in the championship–with the Div I team being the home team for 2 of the 3 games). I could be wrong, of course!
April 16th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
It was a good time definitely. But I’d like to see how the playoffs are going to work out. We’re at the half way point, it’s probably time to get that up on the website
April 16th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Guys, I’m pretty sure we went over this at the managers meeting (Canes, I think you had to go back to work), I also thought I sent out an email, AND I’m 100% sure I discussed during the first Baseball Show video podcast…
Top 3 teams from each division make the playoffs… It’s #3 vs #2 (division winner earns a bye), with the winners facing the #1 seed, then the division champions square off in the final…. hope this helps.