The race for the championship crown intensifies as two thrilling Triple-A baseball championship series get underway. The Las Vegas Aviators are set to clash with the Tacoma Rainiers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners, in the Pacific Coast League Championship Series, which begins on Tuesday. Las Vegas, having clinched the first half of the season with a 49-26 record, will face Tacoma, who dominated the second half with a 48-27 record.
Following Tuesday’s confrontation, the second matchup will occur on Wednesday, with a potential decisive game three scheduled for Thursday if needed.
Simultaneously, excitement brews in the International League Championship Series, where the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, the Miami Marlins’ Triple-A affiliate, will host the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, affiliated with the New York Yankees. This series kicks off at VyStar Ballpark at 4:05 p.m. local time.
The stakes are high as the winners from each of these series will advance to the prestigious Triple-A National Championship Game. This decisive face-off is set to transpire at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Saturday, September 27, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. in Summerlin.
As teams vie for top honors, these series promise to deliver exceptional baseball action, with the potential to shape the future careers of players aiming for Major League prospects. This championship season provides an exciting spectacle for fans and a golden opportunity for players to showcase their skills on a significant stage.