The WFBL kicked off our 29th season with a busy week that began with the Majors Draft and ended with some dramatic finishes in Week 1 of 22.

The WFBL champion VANCOUVER CUBS began the defense of their title with an 8-4 win over the visiting PORTLAND WOLFPACK at Cubs Park.  A strong outing from Jacob Misiorowski, who struck out 11 while allowing just one run on two hits, led the way.

In their first game under the guidance of new GM Mike Mannato, the GEORGIA PINES slipped past the visiting ALABAMA FARMERS by a 6-5 score at Peach Tree Park. The hosts were led by rookie Chase DeLauter, who blasted four homers, scoring five times and driving in five runs.

A battle between the last two Owens/East pennant winners ended in dramatic fashion with the host PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS eeking out the 6-5 victory over the BRANTFORD BISONS at the Navy Yard. A late homer from Alex Bregman tied it, and then a bloop RBI double by Cal Raleigh provided the margin of victory.

At Labatt Park, the host MONTREAL EXPOS put down the BOSTON BULLDOGS in a 9-2 final score. Les Expos were led by Randy Vasquez' eight-strikeout outing in which the righty earned a Win and Quality Start.

The HORSHAM CHARGERS galloped to a season opening 6-5 road win over the host NEW YORK KNIGHTS at Heroes of 9/11 Park in the Big Apple. Yandy Diaz hit .563 with a .588 OBP while scoring five runs and Jordan Walker went .400/.500 while adding a homer and scoring five times to lead the way.

Fans at Frog City Field got to enjoy the hometown RAYNE RAJIN' CAJUNS opening 9-2 smackdown of the rebuilding DETROIT DRILLERS. Shea Langeliers hit .500/.538 with three homers and six RBIs while Christopher Sanchez and Joe Ryan each turned in gems on the mound.

The CLEVELAND SPIDERS went into Busch Stadium and spun a web of confusion over the host SAINT LOUIS CARDINALS in taking the contest by a 9-2 final score. Sandy Alcantara and Cam Schlitter had strong outings to pace the Opening Week win.

At Avista Stadium, the SPOKANE INDIANS calmed the visiting OMAHA STORM CHASERS in registering the 8-4 season opening victory. Jonathan Aranda went .462/.529 and drove in four runs to lead the way for the Tribe.

The defending Mack/West pennant-winning EUGENE EMERALDS started hot with a 9-2 victory over the host LAS VEGAS HIGH ROLLERS out in the desert at World Series of Poker Stadium. Michael McGreevy and Eury Perez each delivered strong first outings on the mound for the Ems in this one.