The Minor portion appears to be a tussle, yet the Vacaville American champion Mariners have done well this season. The Mariners enter today's Minor city championship series with a 19-4 mark. Brian Peat and Daniel Ponce have played key roles in the success - Peat as the top pitcher and Ponce as the catcher. By the way, when Peat doesn't pitch he catches, and when Ponce doesn't catch he pitches. The Mariners, champions of the American League, will join five other teams vying for two titles this week and next at Centennial Park.
Action begins today in both the Minor and Major divisions.
The Padres face the Cardinals on Friday, and the Mariners and Cardinals battle on Saturday. Next week's matchups depend on this week's results. All three leagues also will hold closing ceremonies on Saturday. The Central League will hold its ceremonies Saturday at 11 a.m. The Minor Division game follows at 1 p.m., with the Majors at 4.