Newts Close out Migley in Storybook Fashion after Winning 5th ORWBL Title

The 2026 ORWBL World Series featured the league's two winningest franchise's as the New Carlise Newts took on the Maple City Magic with both teams seeking a record 5th World Series Championship. This was the 5th time that the two sides faced off in the World Series with each team having previously won 2.

The 2026 World Series kicked off at Magic Park where Maple City would play host to New Carlisle for Games 1-3. Maple City jumped out to a nice start before the flood gates opened for the Newts as their 9 run, 4th inning was too much for the Magic to overcome as the Newts took Game 1 by the score of 13-9. Noah Shail put the team on his back in Game 1 as he belted 4 HR while Kody Webb added 2 HR.

New Carlisle kept that momentum rolling into Game 2 as Noah Shail added 3 more HR while Brett Mason and DJ Hill each added 1 HR. That would be all the run support New Carlisle would need in Game 2 as the Maple City bats went ice cold. After a 5-1 victory in Game 2, New Carlisle was now within just 2 wins of their 5th ORWBL Title.

In Game 3 it was Collin Babcock who led the way for Maple City as his 2 HR sparked the Magic to a 9-6 win as Maple City avoided falling down 3 games to 0. Maple City's Wes Ellis also had 2 HR while Walter Griffin III picked up the win for the Magic. All in all, with Matt Soos and Garrett Curless tag teaming pitching duties, New Carlisle could not have asked for a much better start to the series which would then shift to Migley Field for the conclusion of the 2026 World Series.

With the Newts just 2 wins away from their record 5th ORWBL World Series title, fans started packing into Migley Field for what would be the final time in the ballpark's storied history. With the wind howling out at Migley, it was clear that there were going to be a lot of runs scored in the final games ever played at Migley Field.

Game 4 was an instant classic as both sides went back and forth from start to finish with Maple City just a few outs away from tying the series. While the Magic had a lead heading into the 6th, they had very little room for error and while Walter Griffin III nearly shut the door on Game 4, New Carlisle picked up some timely HR's before Kody Webb proved to be the Game 4 hero as his walk off HR helped seal the deal on a 14-13 victory.

With New Carlisle just 1 win away from a 5th World Series title, they sent out Matt Soos to close the door en route to a championship. Game 5 proved to be another instant classic as the Newts jumped out to an early lead as fans around Migley started to count down the outs. With their season on the line, the Magic put together their most memorable moment of the Postseason as they stormed back from 9 runs down to force extras where they would go on to win a high scorring affair by the score of 21-19 in 7 innings as Ethan Bumgardner led the way with 7 HR.

It was a remarkable comeback for the Magic as they were down to their final 3 outs before the entire team caught fire. After a stunning Game 5, Matt Soos was able to halt the Magic momentum from the start as he got the first 6 Magic hitters out in Game 6. After a crazy comeback in Game 5 with the season on the line, the Maple City bats went collectively cold as New Carlisle was in control for all of Game 6. NL Cy Young Award Winner Matt Soos silenced the Magic hitters in the early innings of Game 6 as the Newts were able to jump out to a huge lead early as they never looked back.

Maple City ran out of Magic in Game 6 as New Carlisle cruised to their record 5th ORWBL World Series title as the celebration was under way at Migley Field. It was truly a storybook finish for the Newts who closed out their historic ballpark with a record 5th World Series title over Maple City. With Go Newts Go blasting on the loud speakers and Koby Keck raising the W flag, there was truly no better way to close out the field that made all of this possible. It was a perfect ending for the town of New Carlisle as Migleyville was able to soak in what would be the final championship celebration at the friendly confines.

It was a special season from start to finish as National League Manager of the Year, Tyler Shupert did a phenomenal job leading the charge with a roster full of talent. Shupert relied on Matt Soos, Noah Shail, Garrett Curless, Kody Webb, DJ Hill, and Brett Mason for most of the World Series while Scott Soos also joined in on the fun. Shupert's moves all paid off as the Newts lineup was able to get in a roll during the World Series while alternating between Soos & Curless on the mound. It was a true storybook ending for Migley Field as the New Carlisle Newts championship celebration was one for the ages. Congratulations to the entire New Carlisle Newts franchise on their record 5th ORWBL World Series Championship as they will get set to defend their ORWBL title in a new ballpark in 2027.