Parasites sweep away Blue Sox in 2014
Portland Parasites
October 30, 2014 - It was a glorious moment at Yuengling Park whenPortland claimed the 2014 The CBU Championship Series title with a 13-0 victory.Portland players were jubilant as they swamped each other on the diamond after completing the fantastic sweep of the Brooklyn Blue Sox.
Chants of “Thank you, Parasites” reverberated all around the ballpark when it was over.
But in the losing dugout, sadness reigned. Commenting to reporters, the Blue Sox skipper described what it’s like to lose. “Your heart is heavy… you are hurting… it’s a very difficult time. And to be swept… it’s embarrassing. You just want to forget it ever happened.”
But it was a season to remember for the Portland Parasites. Their season record was 84-78 and good enough for third place in the Landis League Frazee Division. Then they topped it off by winning the The CBU Championship Series 4-0.
What a year!
The Parasites were led by lefty youngster Paul Adams who went 15-13 on the season in 34 starts, netting 202 strikeouts in 242 innings pitched. Adams was helped by Millard Jones and Jed Knox who also put up over 2oo IP during the regular season and helped shut down doors in the playoffs.
The Landis League continues their dominance by winning their 14th championship in 21 CBU seasons.
