World Series: Denver vs Boston
Game 1
Road Win Lifts Denver to 1-0 Lead
Carlos K Hernandez and the Denver Rabbits opened the Championship Series in brilliant fashion today, traveling to Boston and shutting out the host Beaneaters at Fenway Park 5-0 to secure an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Hernandez, the Rabbits right-hander, threw 7.0 innings of shutout ball.
Hernandez gave Denver a solid start. The right-hander allowed no runs on 2 hits over 7 innings.
"It's a mindset," said Hernandez. "Just trying to do your job, trying to be consistent."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Fenway Park in Boston.
Game 2
Walker, Rabbits Sink Beaneaters Again in Game 2
With right fielder Chris Walker leading the charge, the Denver Rabbits got a road win over the Boston Beaneaters, 7-5, in Game 2 of the Championship Series today. Walker went 1 for 5 with a home run, while adding 4 RBI and scoring once at Fenway Park to help Denver take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-7 series.
The Rabbits took a 7-2 lead in the top of the sixth inning. Facing Boston hurler Bruce Wright with two outs, Walker hit a grand slam home run.
"I just tried to see the ball and put a good swing on it," said Walker.
The next game is set to be played for Thursday, October 31st , 2024 at Mile Long Stadium in Denver.
Game 3
Home Loss Shrinks Rabbits Series Lead to 2-1
Behind a bravura effort from starter Ignacio Robles, the Boston Beaneaters topped the Denver Rabbits by the score of 7-3 today and got their first win in the 2024 Championship Series. Robles threw 7.2 innings allowing 2 runs for the Beaneaters. The win narrows Boston's deficit to 2-1.
Bernardo Pineda, the 24-year old left fielder , had a direct impact on the outcome. Pineda contributed a 2-run home run in the top of the second inning to put Boston up, 5-1.
Robles called the win the result of "everyone working in tandem."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Mile Long Stadium in Denver.
Game 4
Almost There: Denver On Cusp of Championship Series Triumph After 4-2 Win
The Denver Rabbits defeated the Boston Beaneaters, 4-2 in Game 4 of the Championship Series today. A big contributor was second baseman Lee Thompson, who was 1-2 with a home run and a walk, while scoring 2 runs and driving in 2. The win moves Denver into a 3-1 lead in the series.
In the bottom of the third, Thompson had one of his most important at-bats: a 2-run home run off Cristobal Gonzalez that staked the Rabbits to a 2-0 lead.
Thompson attributed the win to "energy and focus on the part of everyone."
The next game is set to be played tomorrow at Mile Long Stadium in Denver.
Game 5
Rabbits Triumph in 2024 Championship Series
With a 1-0 win over the Boston Beaneaters tonight at Mile Long Stadium, the Denver Rabbits wrapped up their 1st title in team history.
Denver left little doubt who was the better club. "Team" was the word of the day as the Rabbits celebrated the culmination of their banner year in the victors clubhouse following the game.
"Hitting, pitching, fielding; those are all things you need to win, but most importantly you need a team, a team that works together toward the same collective goal," said Denver manager Brian Woods. "Our players felt that way all year and they played that way. When one guy had an off day, 24 others stepped up their game and filled the void."
A jovial mood filled the air as Denver celebrated into the night. The city's mayor said parade plans were underway and a "huge celebration" in the works.
"We're going to celebrate our team, our championship Denver Rabbits," the mayor said.
The champions completed the regular season with a first-place finish in the Major Conference Central Division and a 97-65 record.