ONTO THE TITLE GAME
For the 7th straight season, the Cyclones will play for the league championship

Jan 11, 2026 - After two frustrating losses to the Marauders earlier in the season, the Cyclones looked to avenge those losses when it matters most, in the playoffs. Consider it Mission Accomplished.  The Cyclones won their playoff game against the Marauders 12-6 on a beautiful, sunny, cool afternoon. After dropping out of second place when the Cyclones lost to the Marauders in the season finale, and losing the bye week in the process, the Cyclones were determined to continue their quest for their third straight championship. After defeating the Expos in the first round, the rematch was set.

With the Cyclones playing visitors, they got the first crack. And the first crack they got. Chuck Poteet continued his torrid playoff run with his 4th consecutive hit going back to the Expos game where he was 3-for-3. What followed was a series errors, swinging bunts, hits and runs scored.  After one inning, the Cyclones led 5-0. After two innings, they led 8-0. After four innings, the score was 9-1. Juan Zuniga pitched 5-2/3 innings allowing 5 runs, 3 earned and kept the Marauders off balance all game. Zuniga tired in the 6th and gave way to Chuck Poteet who shut the door down on the Marauders best inning where they got as close as 10-5.

Craig Baser led off the 7th inning with a solo bomb to make it 11-5 and Taylor Scaggs scored the 12th run on a RBI ground out by Tom West. That closed the book on the Cyclones scoring, the Marauders and the game.

Juan Zuniga delivers a pitch during playoff game vs. Marauders Jan 11, 2026

Craig Baser rounds the bases after hitting a HR vs. Marauders Jan 11, 2026