In a historic clash that marked the first-ever Commissioner's Cup Series, the Milwaukee Braves of the Galactic League and the Los Angeles Dodgers, winners of Major League Baseball (MLB)'s World Series, faced off in a thrilling Game 7 showdown. This monumental event came on the heels of the recent split between the Unified Leagues and MLB.
Last year, the baseball landscape underwent a transformation as the Unified Leagues and MLB decided to part ways. While 30 teams remained in MLB, a total of 12 MLB teams joined forces with four expansion teams to form the 16-team Unified Leagues circuit. As part of this new era, an agreement was reached to establish a post-season series champion between the winners of the World Series and the Galactic Series, the championship series of the Unified Leagues.
In this inaugural Commissioner's Cup Series, the Milwaukee Braves emerged as the victors, securing their place in history as the first-ever winners of this prestigious event. Their thrilling Game 7 triumph over the Los Angeles Dodgers marked a defining moment for the Unified Major Leagues.
With the series deadlocked at 3-3, the stage was set for an unforgettable clash at American Family Field. The Braves and Dodgers showcased their unwavering determination and showcased the true spirit of the game.
In a dramatic finale that captivated fans, the Braves secured a resounding 13-8 victory, culminating an extraordinary season that saw them rise above the competition. This triumph marked their first league championship of the year and solidified their status as Unified Major Leagues Champions.
The Braves' manager attributed their success to a potent combination of offense and defense executed at precisely the right moments. He said, "We had a lot of things going for us—offense and defense doing it at the right time. That's what it takes to win it all."
While the Unified Major Leagues were a new venture, the Dodgers' manager expressed disappointment in the loss but commended his team's efforts throughout the season. He acknowledged that the Braves played better baseball and were deserving champions.
The unity of the leagues and the electrifying atmosphere surrounding the first-ever Commissioner's Cup Series added an extra layer of excitement and significance to the historic Game 7. Over 44,412 fans packed the American Family Field, witnessing a clash that showcased the pinnacle of baseball excellence.
As the Milwaukee Braves celebrated their victory, the inaugural Commissioner's Cup Series served as a testament to the enduring power of the game and the unity it can bring. This new chapter in baseball history leaves fans eagerly anticipating future installments of this remarkable tournament.
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UNIFIED MAJOR LEAGUES COMMISSIONER'S CUP GAME 7
LOS ANGELES DODGERS AT MILWAUKEE BRAVES
GAME ID: 17237 - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25TH , 2047 - GAME LOG
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Los Angeles Dodgers 0 0 4 2 1 0 0 1 0 8 12 2
Milwaukee Braves 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 8 X 13 14 0
LOS ANGELES BATTING LINESCORE MILWAUKEE BATTING LINESCORE
Player AB R H RBI BB K LOB AVG HR RBI
B. Domínguez 2B 4 0 1 0 1 2 0 .133 0 0
b-K. Khawaja 2B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0 0
B. Martínez 3B 5 1 2 0 0 0 1 .438 0 4
M. Suniga LF 4 0 0 0 1 2 4 .200 2 3
L. Cordero DH 3 2 2 2 0 1 1 .400 2 3
a-T. Chattou DH 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 .200 0 0
E. Ryan SS 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 .222 2 3
L. Leyva RF 4 0 0 0 0 4 1 .176 0 0
T. Thompson C 4 1 2 0 0 1 0 .250 1 1
S. Vesselle CF 4 1 1 1 0 2 2 .333 2 2
C. Grout 1B 4 3 3 4 0 1 0 .375 3 4
Totals 38 8 12 8 2 15 9
a - T. Chattou inserted as DH in the 7th
b - K. Khawaja substituted for B. Domínguez in the 8th
BATTING
Doubles: L. Cordero (1, 3rd Inning off S. Gómez, 1 on, 2 outs)
Home Runs: S. Vesselle (2, 3rd Inning off S. Gómez, 0 on, 0 outs) , C. Grout 3 (3, 3rd Inning off S. Gómez, 0 on, 0 outs; 4th Inning off S. Gómez, 1 on, 1 out; 8th Inning off M. Tapia, 0 on, 2 outs) , L. Cordero (2, 5th Inning off C. Arft, 0 on, 0 outs)
Total Bases: B. Domínguez , B. Martínez 2 , L. Cordero 6 , E. Ryan , T. Thompson 2 , S. Vesselle 4 , C. Grout 12
2-out RBI: L. Cordero , E. Ryan , C. Grout
GIDP: M. Suniga
Team LOB: 5
FIELDING
Errors: S. Vesselle , C. Grout
Player AB R H RBI BB K LOB AVG HR RBI
H. Olin 2B 5 3 3 1 0 1 1 .259 3 8
M. Kitzman 3B 4 1 4 2 0 0 0 .364 0 8
Y. Santana C 3 0 0 1 1 3 6 .185 3 10
B. Simmons CF 5 1 1 2 0 3 4 .241 6 12
D. Waller LF 5 0 0 0 0 1 5 .232 7 16
I. Ramírez 1B 4 2 1 1 1 1 0 .154 1 3
B. Jackson RF 4 2 2 3 0 1 0 .273 4 8
A. Oliver SS 3 2 1 1 0 1 1 .239 5 9
a-J. Valerio PH 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 .200 0 0
b-V. Ramoutar SS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .333 0 0
S. Gómez P, DH 3 1 1 1 0 1 1 .195 0 2
Totals 38 13 14 12 2 13 18
a - J. Valerio pinch hit for A. Oliver in the 8th
b - V. Ramoutar substituted for J. Valerio in the 9th
BATTING
Doubles: M. Kitzman (4, 3rd Inning off B. Pérez, 1 on, 0 outs) , J. Valerio (1, 8th Inning off J. Cintron, 1 on, 0 outs) , B. Simmons (5, 8th Inning off J. Cintron, 2 on, 1 out)
Triples: S. Gómez (1, 6th Inning off C. Green, 1 on, 1 out)
Home Runs: A. Oliver (5, 2nd Inning off B. Pérez, 0 on, 2 outs) , I. Ramírez (1, 6th Inning off B. Pérez, 0 on, 0 outs) , B. Jackson (4, 8th Inning off J. Cintron, 2 on, 2 outs)
Total Bases: H. Olin 3 , M. Kitzman 5 , B. Simmons 2 , I. Ramírez 4 , B. Jackson 5 , A. Oliver 4 , J. Valerio 2 , S. Gómez 3
2-out RBI: B. Jackson , A. Oliver
Runners left in scoring position, 2 outs: Y. Santana , D. Waller 3
Sac Fly: Y. Santana
Hit by Pitch: M. Kitzman , B. Jackson , S. Gómez
Team LOB: 7
BASERUNNING
SB: H. Olin (3)
FIELDING
Double Plays: 1 (Oliver-Olin-Ramírez)
LOS ANGELES PITCHING LINESCORE MILWAUKEE PITCHING LINESCORE
Player IP H R ER BB K HR PI ERA
B. Pérez 5.1 8 5 4 1 9 2 98 6.75
C. Green H (1) 1.2 1 0 0 0 2 0 20 0.00
J. Cintron L (0-2), BS (1) 0.2 5 8 8 1 1 1 34 22.50
E. Delgado 0.1 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 1.23
PITCHING
Game Score: B. Pérez 42
Batters Faced: B. Pérez 26, C. Green 7, J. Cintron 10, E. Delgado 1
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: B. Pérez 2-5, C. Green 2-1, J. Cintron 1-0, E. Delgado 0-0
Pitches - Strikes: B. Pérez 98-71, C. Green 20-15, J. Cintron 34-23, E. Delgado 6-3
Inherited Runners - Scored: C. Green 1-1
WP: J. Cintron
Hit Batsmen: C. Green , J. Cintron 2
Player IP H R ER BB K HR PI ERA
S. Gómez 3.1 6 6 6 2 7 3 75 4.22
C. Arft 1.1 2 1 1 0 1 1 36 3.09
L. Bertrand 1.1 3 0 0 0 2 0 18 14.73
D. Mainville 1.2 0 0 0 0 2 0 23 4.15
M. Tapia W (1-0) 1.1 1 1 1 0 3 1 17 0.90
PITCHING
Game Score: S. Gómez 27
Batters Faced: S. Gómez 18, C. Arft 6, L. Bertrand 6, D. Mainville 5, M. Tapia 5
Ground Outs - Fly Outs: S. Gómez 2-1, C. Arft 2-1, L. Bertrand 1-0, D. Mainville 0-3, M. Tapia 0-1
Pitches - Strikes: S. Gómez 75-47, C. Arft 36-23, L. Bertrand 18-13, D. Mainville 23-15, M. Tapia 17-12
GAME NOTES
Player of the Game: Caleb Grout
Ballpark: American Family Field
Weather: Roof closed, 41 degrees
Start Time: 8:05 PM CT
Time: 4:24
Attendance: 44412
Special Notes: Caleb Grout sets the UL playoff game record for home runs with 3.