Bear Creek Express Runs the Table in Las Vegas, Claims AA/Open Crown for 2025

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Pitching Prowess and Timely Hitting Lead Canadians to Tournament Crown

Sunday Recap

Bear Creek Express from Ontario, Canada journeyed across the continent to compete in the 2025 Las Vegas Road Trip XVIII and left as champions, maintaining a perfect record throughout the tournament. The Canadian squad sealed their AA/Open title with two dramatic one-run victories on Sunday over Tijuana Buda’s on the final day of competition. Their championship run was highlighted by exceptional pitching performances and clutch hitting in critical moments.

In the first Sunday matchup, the winner’s bracket finale, Devon McCullough dominated on the mound with 13 strikeouts in a tense 1-0 pitchers’ duel. The championship game featured even more drama as Bear Creek Express overcame multiple deficits before Mathieu Roy delivered a walk-off single in the eighth inning for a 7-6 victory, completing their perfect tournament run and securing the 2025 AA/Open championship.

McCullough’s 13 Strikeouts Lead Bear Creek Express to 1-0 Shutout Victory over Tijuana in Semifinal

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Devon McCullough struck out 13 batters as the starting pitcher led Bear Creek Express past Tijuana Buda’s 1-0 on Sunday. Devon McCullough gave up three hits and zero runs over six innings while walking one.

Both teams were strong in the circle. Bear Creek Express pitchers struck out 13, while Tijuana Buda’s sat down nine.

Bear Creek Express were the first to get on the board in the sixth when a wild pitch scored one run.

Marco Diaz took the loss for Tijuana Buda’s. The pitcher went six innings, surrendering one run on five hits, striking out nine and walking two.

David Galeno, Ty Sebastian, Mathieu Roy, Justin Laskowski, and Yusef Davis each collected one hit for Bear Creek Express. Bear Creek Express didn’t commit a single error in the field. Nic Moore had the most chances in the field with 13.

Ruben Bojorguez, Jonathan Ayon, and Lenny Villalvazo each collected one hit for Tijuana Buda’s. Tijuana Buda’s turned two double plays in the game. Tijuana Buda’s were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Jorge Pena had the most chances in the field with seven.

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Roy Delivers Walk-Off Single in Championship Thriller as Bear Creek Express Claims Title 7-6

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It came down to the wire on Sunday, as Bear Creek Express grabbed the victory in walk-off fashion, 7-6, over Tijuana Buda’s. The game was tied at six in the bottom of the eighth when Mathieu Roy singled, scoring one run.

Bear Creek Express got on the board in the first inning after Ty Sebastian hit a solo inside the park home run.

Tijuana Buda’s took the lead in the top of the third. Lenny Villalvazo homered to left field, scoring three runs, to give Tijuana Buda’s the advantage, 3-1.

Bear Creek Express tied the game up in the bottom of the third thanks to two singles. Bear Creek Express tied the game at three on a single by Cody Pannebaker.

A single by Ismael Pena gave Tijuana Buda’s the lead, 5-3, in the top of the fifth.

Bear Creek Express tied the game in the bottom of the seventh thanks to a ground out by David Galeno, and a single by Luiger Pinto.

Tijuana Buda’s took the lead in the top of the eighth. A passed ball scored one run, to give Tijuana Buda’s the edge, 6-5.

Bear Creek Express won the game in a walk-off 7-6 in the bottom of the eighth thanks to singles by Dylan Cunningham, and Mathieu Roy.

Ty Sebastian earned the win for Bear Creek Express. The starting pitcher allowed three hits and three runs (zero earned) over three innings, striking out six and walking none. Pami Madzulukwa pitched five innings in relief for Bear Creek Express. The hurler surrendered four hits and two runs (one earned) while, striking out 12 and walking two. Marco Diaz took the loss for Tijuana Buda’s. The hurler went seven and one-third innings, surrendering six runs (five earned) on 12 hits, striking out 13 and walking one.

Bear Creek Express accumulated 12 hits in the game. David Galeno provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Bear Creek Express with two runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 1-for-4 on the day. Alan Salgado led Bear Creek Express with three hits in three at bats. Ty Sebastian and Mathieu Roy each collected multiple hits for Bear Creek Express.

Lenny Villalvazo provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Tijuana Buda’s with three runs batted in. The 3-hole hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Ruben Bojorguez and Lenny Villalvazo each collected two hits for Tijuana Buda’s. Tijuana Buda’s were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Jorge Pena had the most chances in the field with 13.

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