The Mitchell Astros – Red delivered an unforgettable weekend of baseball, battling their way through the WOBA South Consolation I bracket and capping it off with a dramatic walk-off win in the finals.
The Astros opened their tournament Friday night with a statement 9–0 shutout over the Zurich Thunder – Black. On Saturday, they stayed hot, earning a 6–1 win over the Howick Hawks – Black before closing round-robin play with a decisive 14–5 victory over the Goderich Seahawks – Black.
Sunday’s semifinals brought a tense showdown with Listowel #2. In a nail-biter that needed extra innings, the Astros edged out a 3–2 win to punch their ticket to the championship game.
The finals set up an all-Mitchell clash, as the Red squad faced the undefeated Mitchell Astros – Blue. In front of an electric crowd, the game became an instant classic — a back-and-forth battle that ended in dramatic fashion with an 8–7 walk-off victory, securing the Consolation I crown.