The Acadiana Amateur Baseball League wrapped up its 2022 season with the League Championship Game on Sunday, June 26 at Acadiana High with the Rays dominating the White Sox 12-1 to claim the title.
 

The Rays offense was consistent throughout the contest, scoring in six of the nine innings. Leading was catcher Dane Clark who had two hits and three RBIs while third baseman Ju’Juan Franklin (Louisiana Christian University) tallied a couple of hits, including a 2-run home run. First baseman Blain Sonnier also added two hits to the offensive attack.
 

However, the most impressive performance for the Rays came on the hill as starting pitcher and former UL Ragin’ Cajun Austin Bradford tossed a complete game, giving up only one run, surrendering just six hits and striking out 14 White Sox batters.
 

DH Josh Delahoussaye was the bright spot for the White Sox as he went 2 for 4 with a home run and a double.
 

The White Sox finish the season with an overall record of 10-2 while the Rays wrap up the year at 9-3.

With this title, the Rays now have three total spring league championships in team history (2018, 2020, 2022).

 

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Every year, the league managers vote on postseason awards. This season, they placed votes for League MVP and Pitcher of the Year.

 

And in a tight race, Braylon Dore of the Rays came out on top in both categories.

 

Dore was the ace of a solid Rays team. For the season he tossed 39 innings, going 4-1 while boasting an impressive 2.08 ERA. He gave up only 24 hits while striking out 70.

 

At the plate, Dore added to his MVP resume by raking for a .448 average on the season. His OBP was a splendid .568 and he only struck out twice in 37 plate appearances.