Orioles finish third in NABF World Series

Brunswick won the NABF World Series in 2004, and was third in 2006.

John McDowell, the Orioles' catcher, had a particularly good series, hitting .529 and winning the Tournament batting title. He was also named to the All-Tournament Team.

The Orioles went 3-1 in pool play, which started on Thursday at the Derby City Field in Louisville, Ky.

They came out big with a 10-2 win over the Cincinnati Flames, piling on a three-run fourth inning and a six-run fifth.

McDowell had a two-run homer and Wayne Toms had an RBI double, while Corey Green and Roger Dawson added RBI singles. Andrew Derr had an RBI triple and went 3-for-5.

Travis Lee earned the win, allowing only one unearned run, four hits and two walks while striking out four.

Brunswick (31-9) lost 5-3 to New Haven, Conn., despite taking the lead in the fifth. Green, McDowell, Jayson Mobley and Andy Maught all hit doubles in the game.

With a second loss meaning elimination, the Orioles came to life to beat the Chicago Clout 3-2. Maught opened with an RBI double, then Dawson drove in the tying run in the third inning. Toms reached in the seventh on a fielder's choice, then made it to third on a wild pick-off throw. He scored off of an RBI hit from Gerrad Talkington to the left side of the field.

Mobley was the only multi-hit batter for the Orioles, going 2-for-3.

Willie McLane earned the win, throwing a complete game with seven strike outs and no walks.

The Orioles then clinched the No. 1 seed by beating the Ohio Titans 4-0. McDowell and Mobley each hit doubles, while Green added a sacrifice fly.

John Sechler threw the complete-game shutout, striking out five while scattering seven hits and two walks.

Brunswick was then eliminated by eventual tournament champion Tampa Elite with an 8-4 loss on Sunday.

In the semifinal, Brunswick racked up 11 hits and led the game twice in the early innings. For the Orioles, Green had a solo home run as part of a three-hit performance. McDowell, Seth Keyser, Toms and Maught all had multi-hit showings. Maught also added a double.