DISTRICT FINALS - The Rocklin Orioles, left, and the Bear River Giants stand during the national anthem before last Friday's Game One of the District 11 Tournament of Champions championship series. The Orioles won Game One, 13-4, and then followed with a 12-1 win on Saturday to cinch the TOC title for 2008. See story below for details.

June 30, 2008

Rocklin Orioles Complete Sweep of BR Giants

The Rocklin Orioles left little doubt last Saturday night in Auburn on just who was the powerhouse majors division team in District 11 this season.

Flexing their offensive muscles for the second straight game and receiving a fine pitching effort from hard throwing lefthander Jake Faulkner, the Orioles rolled past the Bear River Giants, 12-1, to capture the District 11 Tournament of Champions title.

The win came in Game Two of the District 11 championship series and gave the Orioles a final season won-loss record of 21-3. The Orioles had broken open a close game to win Game One on Friday by a 13-4 count.

The Bear River Giants, the Area II TOC champion, plated their lone run in Saturday’s game via a home run by Jake DePass.