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 | ABL World Series Sweep to Bandits Friday, October 26th, 2012: The season came to a crashing halt for the Las Vegas Jokers when the Montreal Bandits beat them 15-5 today at Labatt Bleue Park to sweep the ABL World Series 4-0. Fans in Montreal have already begun the celebration and officials are expecting huge numbers when the championship parade takes place in a few days. "Unbelievable for us, for our fans," the elated Bandits skipper said. "This team has worked as hard as any team ever. They deserve it. What these guys have done -- they're going to enjoy it for a long time." This was the 1st championship for the Bandits. Asked after the game, what it's like to lose in the ABL World Series, Las Vegas's manager replied, "You want the results to be different." Then he added, "They simply outplayed us, they deserve it. They beat us. They're the champions." Montreal finished the season with a record of 95-67 and ranked second in the Roberto Clemente League Tony La Russa Division. |   |
