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Flying Chanclas season ends, swept by Brazos Valley in first round
Read full article: Flying Chanclas season ends, swept by Brazos Valley in first roundBRYAN – The Flying Chanclas’ remarkable season has come to an end. After clinching a playoff berth thanks to a pair of cancellations at the end of the regular season, San Antonio bowed out of postseason play after a pair of losses to their South Division rivals, Brazos Valley. San Antonio fell behind 7-0 through five innings and mounted a comeback that ultimately fell short. Chanclas season comes to an end in Bryan. pic.twitter.com/FpOOV633XO — Flying Chanclas de San Antonio (@missionsmilb) August 6, 2020With the losses, the Chanclas finish their first season in the Texas Collegiate League with a 16-14 overall record.
Flying Chanclas to face Brazos Valley in first round of TCL playoffs
Read full article: Flying Chanclas to face Brazos Valley in first round of TCL playoffsSAN ANTONIO – The Flying Chanclas have finalized their playoff scheduleSan Antonio will face Brazos Valley in a best-of-three series starting on Tuesday night. Brazos Valley defeated the Generals 11-1 on Sunday night to claim the South Division title and secure home field advantage in their first round series against the Chanclas. Flying Chanclas will take on @bv_bombers in a best of three series. #FearLasChanclas pic.twitter.com/tUz0Gih2bA — Flying Chanclas de San Antonio (@missionsmilb) August 3, 2020Brazos Valley faced San Antonio six times this season over the course of six straight days from July 21-26. The Chanclas won two of the three games played at Wolff Stadium before the Bombers returned home to Travis Field and swept San Antonio.
Flying Chanclas win second straight game, take sole possession of South Division lead
Read full article: Flying Chanclas win second straight game, take sole possession of South Division leadSAN ANTONIO – After Saturday’s dramatic, extra-inning, walk-off 7-6 victory, the Flying Chanclas faced the possibility of a letdown with Sunday’s rubber match against the Generals. Thanks to a four-run fifth inning, highlighted by a Jordan Thompson two-run double, San Antonio knocked off Victoria for the second straight night, 5-3. With the win, the Chanclas improve to 11-6 overall and take sole possession of the South Division lead. San Antonio holds on late and takes series! pic.twitter.com/q56eVW3vvr — Flying Chanclas de San Antonio (@missionsmilb) July 20, 2020San Antonio faced a difficult situation in the top of the 9th.
Flying Chanclas win home opener against Cane Cutters
Read full article: Flying Chanclas win home opener against Cane CuttersSAN ANTONIO – The Flying Chanclas opened Texas Collegiate League play at Wolff Stadium and put on a show in front of the hometown fans, using a 5-run 4th inning to top the Cane Cutters 7-4. With the win, San Antonio improves to 2-2. MORE LOCAL BASEBALL COVERAGE
Twenty-five local players suit up for The Flying Chanclas de San Antonio
Read full article: Twenty-five local players suit up for The Flying Chanclas de San AntonioSAN ANTONIO – Baseball has returned to Wolff Stadium in the form of the Texas Collegiate League – a wooden bat league comprised of college players and the Missions are fielding The Flying Chanclas de San Antonio with former local standouts. The three months without school or conference-sponsored baseball events has been a difficult challenge for many of the players to navigate and they are grateful for the opportunity to play summer ball. Many of the players grew up playing against one another and look forward to suiting up for the same team. “It’s nice to see everybody that’s made it into college and made it to the upper levels to come back together and play again for San Antonio.”Playing for an organization tied to the San Antonio Missions and at Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium holds additional meaning for local players. “Ever since I was a little kid, I’d always watch the San Antonio Missions and Chanclas and everything and I’d always dreamed about being on this field and playing in a professional atmosphere and everything,” Porter said.
Texas Collegiate League Flying Chanclas hold media day
Read full article: Texas Collegiate League Flying Chanclas hold media daySAN ANTONIO – With a bevy of local talent on the roster, the Flying Chanclas of the Texas Collegiate League held media day on Thursday afternoon in preparation for the upcoming season. MORE: Flying Chanclas sign 4 local players to TCL rosterBASEBALL RETURNS: Flying Chanclas will play at Wolff Stadium this summer
Flying Chanclas sign 4 local players to Texas Collegiate League roster
Read full article: Flying Chanclas sign 4 local players to Texas Collegiate League rosterSAN ANTONIO – The Flying Chanclas de San Antonio announced the signing of four players, all with ties to the city, to the Texas Collegiate League roster on Tuesday. Flying Chanclas Return June 30Garrett, an infielder, was selected by Washington in the 32nd round of the 2016 MLB June Amateur Draft. Brandon, also an infielder, played in six games during the 2020 season for Grayson College. Flying Chanclas Return In Less Than Three WeeksThe Flying Chanclas full roster will be announced Tuesday afternoon. San Antonio will open the 2020 TCL season in Amarillo with a three-game set from June 30-July 2.
Hello baseball! Flying Chanclas Return In Less Than Three Weeks
Read full article: Hello baseball! Flying Chanclas Return In Less Than Three WeeksNow, baseball is returning to Wolff Stadium as Major League Baseball owners and players continue to fight on when and how to begin the 2020 season. Say hello to the Texas Collegiate League, a wooden bat league made up of college sophomore, junior and senior baseball players, many who didn’t get to compete this spring due to COVID-19. That mean’s we could see baseball players from UTSA, UIW, etc. Below you will find a few of the new procedures put in place at Wolff Stadium. There will be new social distancing rules in place at Wolff Stadium as baseball resumes later in June.