CMNLL Majors: Marlins claim crown

COSTA MESA - The Marlins rallied to win the final two games of

their three-game series with the Diamondbacks to win the division

championship Saturday.

In the opener, the Diamondbacks were led by the strong pitching of

Brandon Maurer and Austin Elliott, who combined to shut out the Marlins

en route to a 3-0 victory. The duo had four strikeouts.

Allan Kincaide hit a solo home run for the D’Backs, while Riley Hart

and Elliott each produced RBI hits as well.

Solid, all-around play for the Diamondbacks was turned in by Trevor

McDonald, Ryan Redding, Aaron Quella and Kyle Miller.

The Marlins rallied to take the last two games of the series to

conclude the league’s Closing Ceremonies.

Also at the ceremonies, Elliott won the home run hitting contest with

five dingers, edging out T.J. Lankford of the Astros, who hit four.

Both the Marlins and D’Backs will represent the CMNLL in the District

62 Tournament of Champions.