Curacao, Italy Earn SLWS Spots

Curacao has won the Latin America Senior League regional and Italy is Europe-Africa regional winner. Both teams come to Bangor next month for the Senior League World Series.

The international field for the SLWS at Mansfield Stadium is almost set, only the Canadian championship is to be decided - on July 29th.

Curacao(Willemstad League) went 3-0 in its pool at the Latin America regional held in Puerto Rico. Curacao then defeated Venezuela 14-2 in the semi-final and then beat El Salvador 1-0 in the championship game.

Italy(Lazio League) went undefeated in its Europe-Africa regional at 5-0, beating Belgium in the championship game 9-4.

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is Asia-Pacific champ.

Maine District #3 Senior League Tournament Today:

5PM          Bronco-Hermon  vs  Brewer-Orrington (Bordick Park in Hampden)

7:30PM      Bangor  vs  Old Town (Bordick Park in Hampden)

NOTE:  The local host team from Maine District #3 will be determined this week. The championship game is set for Tuesday at 7:30pm. An if necessary game is Wednesday at 7pm. Sports Radio 92.9 The Ticket and 929theticket.com will have live PBP coverage.